Southeast Ohio's Got Talent is the Ohio Valley's Newest and Biggest progressive talent competition to hit the state. Qualifying contestants that make the tryouts cut in October, will go head to head for a chance to walk away with $2500 CASH (Winner Take All). Twenty-Five will be selected during tryouts. Contestants will be judged and critiqued by a panel of celebrity judges. Up to three competitors could get a GOLDEN BUZZER!… The top ten scores will move on to Decembers Semi Final Night, and the 5 will move on to January's Finale Show. The live audience will vote and determine the final champion to walk away with the $2500 in CASH. This competition is open to anyone living, working or attending school/college in Monroe, Noble, Washington, Guernsey, and Belmont counties in Ohio. Also Wetzel, Tyler, and Marshall counties in West Virginia. This will be an amazing series of shows showcasing some of the best and undiscovered talent in the region.. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. You don't want to miss this one by any means. Grab your tickets today! Being open to the broad area that it is, this show should pack the seats every time.

Legacy of the Historical Monroe Theatre

The Historic Monroe Theatre first opened its doors on a chilly Saturday in December 1939. It was the vision of the formidable Mrs. Mena Fliehman, who established it as the premier place to see a movie and a legendary stop for live entertainment.

The Monroe’s stage became a launching pad for future stars and an essential venue for traveling talent. Long before they were household names, icons like Bill Monroe, Hank Snow, and Minnie Pearl graced our stage. Most famously, a 15-year-old girl named Virginia Patterson Hensley, who we all know now as the sensational Patsy Cline, performed here in 1946.

Though the curtains sadly closed in 1977, the spirit of the theatre never left. After sitting dormant for decades, the Monroe was lovingly gifted to the Monroe Arts Council in 2016. A team of dedicated volunteers immediately began the challenging work of cleaning, restoring, and bringing this gem back to life.

Today, the Monroe Theatre is alive again, serving as the cultural cornerstone of Southeast Ohio. Thanks to incredible community support and recent transformative grants, including $4.6 million from the Appalachian Community Grant Program, we are undertaking our full restoration. This project ensures we can continue to host the next generation of musical legends while preserving our history for decades to come.