Some of the areas most talented citizens will be featured in Haywood Arts Regional Theater’s first Haywood’s Got Talent event which culminates with the final round on Friday, Sept. 23. The finalists have made it through auditions and a voting round last week, where three judges and audience members picked their favorite performers. The top prize winner will receive a check for $1,000.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children and students. Reservations may be made in advance by visiting www.harttheatre.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. A schedule of who is performing is also available on the HART web site and from the Box Office.

The event is being presented as a fundraiser for HART, one of the region’s most active theater companies. HART, located in Waynesville, is now in its 26th season and presents a year round schedule of plays and musicals. www.harttheatre.com.