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JOPLIN, MO - Nationally-known comedian Damon Williams will host Missouri Southern's Campus Activities Board Talent Show is slated for 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 15 in Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus. Only MSSU students who have pre-registered may perform. Each student will participate in only one act and all acts have a five-minute time limit. The public is invited to attend. Williams is a former Subway sandwich shop owner from Chicago began his career at small comedy shops. He has made numerous television appearances each year since 1994 including his own one hour special. He's been featured on BET LIVE, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, The Tom Joyner Skyshow and HBO's P Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy. Williams even hosted several episodes of the legendary Showtime at the Apollo formerly hosted by TV star Steve Harvey. In 1999, Damon performed for over 300,000 fans as the opening act for the highly successful Kings of Comedy Tour. He regularly tours nationally. A panel of judges will consist of faculty and staff, local media and alumni will judge MSSU Talent Show. Prizes are as follow: First Place: $200, Second Place: $150, Third Place: $100, and Fourth Place: $50. Prizes are awarded for both group and individual categories. This event is free for the public. The program is suggested for mature audiences only. Parents are not encouraged to bring young children. Those wishing accommodations for those with disabilities should call the Student Activities office at least 72 hours in advance of the program. This event is free for the public to view. For information, contact the Student Activities Office at (417) 625-9346.
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