New York is considered the densest, toughest, most difficult territory in the country to scout for amateur talent.

Now, most of the performances were done by local amateur talent.

"The drafting of amateur talent and its development is the most vital thing we do," said McIlvaine.

He might be a professional thief, but as a murderer he was strictly amateur talent.

Professional and amateur talent is used for productions in a replica of the Globe Theater.

He could have competed against the best amateur talent in the country and possibly enhanced his position with major league scouts.

But selecting amateur talent with famous pedigree can also just be a coincidence.

The show further erodes the peninsula on which professional photography stands, surrounded by a sea of amateur talent.

The Mets picked him as their first choice in the June draft of amateur talent, and he started striking out people for money.

During the era in question, several county sides relied heavily on amateur talent.