YOUNG AND GIFTED: Claudio Mir, left, and Sarah Ferreira host a new talent competition for ages 5-25 at the State Theatre New Jersey on June 1.

State Theatre New Jersey presents “Jersey Talent” on Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m. Hosted by Claudio Mir and Sarah Ferreira, the new talent show is for ages 5-25. Ten finalists, including singers, dancers, a pianist, a rock band, and more, will perform live. The winner gets a spot as a featured performer at the New Brunswick Heart Festival on August 10.

Video auditions for the show began in early March. From the video submissions, 26 acts were chosen to audition live at the State Theatre. Of the 26 acts, 10 were selected to move forward to the live performance on June 1. Four judges from the New Brunswick community will select the top three finalists. The winner will be chosen based on audience applause.

The 10 finalists include John Boudouvas, a 9-year-old tap dancer from Metuchen; Isabella DiStasio, a 17-year-old singer from Hillsborough; Victoria Wylde, a 16-year-old pianist and composer from Milltown; Emmanuelle Aria Castañeda, a 14-year-old singer from New Brunswick; Angelina and Marianna Berberich, 9-year-old twin Irish step dancers from Avon-by-the-Sea; Elizabeth Larsen, a 14-year-old singer from Elizabeth; Laura Rodriguez, a 24-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarist from Colonia; Cullen Hussey, a 20-year-old singer from Southampton, Pa.; Marissa Lazovick, an 18-year-old dancer from Branchburg; and the band Crowfield from Monmouth County.

“’Jersey Talent’ was created to provide a platform for youth to express themselves through art in a safe environment before a supportive audience of friends, family, and community,” said Sarah Chaplin, State Theatre New Jersey president and CEO. “There are so many talented kids in our region who are looking for an outlet, a place to perform outside their schools, and we wanted to provide that outlet with ‘Jersey Talent.’”

The State Theatre is at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick. Tickets for “Jersey Talent” are $15. Visit Stnj.org.