WHAT do you get when you put a group of teenagers on a stage, give them a dose of love's bitter brew, and then add music?

The answer is a group that's ready to perform at this year's all singing, all dancing To Glee or Not to Glee extravaganza.

To Glee or Not to Glee is now in its fourth year, and has grown to become not just a highlight of the annual USQ Shakespeare Festival, but a showcase of young talent in the broader cultural landscape of the region.

"Groups can choose to perform a song, dance or fusion of both, staying true to original Glee style, or adding a few unique touches of their own," To Glee or Not to Glee project coordinator Courtney Feldman said.

Groups in this year's event can perform a song, dance, or a fusion of both, drawing inspiration from one of four themes, each based on a line from the play Much Ado About Nothing (which is the main stage production for this year's Shakespeare Festival).

Registrations close on Friday, August 15, and groups are urged to register early for one of the limited places.

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 15, and further information is available by emailing glee@usq.edu.au, visiting www.facebook.com/USQGlee, or by contacting the Artsworx box office on 46311111.