Signature Program

M.A.D. Talent Showcase

Students create digital characters, perform through motion capture, and premiere a fully animated talent show. This is the future of student performance.

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25-35
Students
K-12
All Grades
Students creating at computers
Students in motion capture suits
Stage performance
Student with VR headset
Live Production

A Full Production Experience

The M.A.D. Talent Showcase is Press Start's flagship program — a complete creative production where students become performers, animators, and producers.

This isn't a simple talent show. Students design their own digital characters, learn motion capture performance, and produce an animated showcase that premieres for the entire school.

Create digital characters
Perform using motion capture
Produce animated performances
Premiere a final showcase

Who It's For

Designed for schools ready to offer something extraordinary.

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Elementary
Grades 3-5
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Middle School
Grades 6-8
03
High School
Grades 9-12
04
After-School
Enrichment
05
Districts
Multi-School
Stage performance with dramatic lighting
Core Production
25–35
Students Per Cohort
A select group becomes the production team — designing characters, learning motion capture, rehearsing, and producing the final show.
Premiere Event
100%
School Attendance
The entire school attends the final showcase premiere — a red carpet event featuring student-created animated performances.

What Students Learn

Character Design
Create unique digital avatars using professional design tools.
Animation
Learn how motion capture brings characters to life.
Performance
Develop stage presence and expression through mocap.
Storytelling
Craft compelling narratives and visual stories.
Virtual Production
Experience real industry workflows from film & gaming.
Collaboration
Work as a team to produce a complete show.

Curriculum Aligned To

CTE Pathways Digital Arts Media Arts Performing Arts
Students with cameras Student with VR headset Kids smiling at computers Kids with mocap gear at computers

The Final Showcase

Every program culminates in a premiere event.

School Premiere
Red carpet event for the entire school
Family Screening
Evening event for families and community
Digital Film
Permanent recording of the showcase
Livestream Option
Broadcast to remote audiences
Festival Entry
Submission to student film festivals

The Journey Continues

After the showcase, students continue creating.

M.A.D. Talent Showcase
Complete the flagship production experience
PS CoMiXX Studio
Continue creating comics and visual stories
M.A.D. Mixed Media
Watch tutorials, get featured in showcases
Festivals & Beyond
Submit work to competitions and build portfolios

Bring This Program to Your School

The M.A.D. Talent Showcase transforms how students experience creativity, technology, and performance.

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