Main photo: Some of the performers and crew for Huntsville High’s Got Talent 2019 (back from left) Grace Hlal, Shawn Marks, Cole Stevens, Celeste Dupuis, Emma MacKinnon, Kaitlyn Brushey, John McBrien; (front from left) Michael Morra, Leah Welsh, Jenna Sykes, Briar Summers, Hannah Cassidy, and teacher Vanessa Taylor
On Monday April 30, Huntsville High’s Got Talent will be back, bigger than ever.
Fifteen acts of students with talents of all sorts will be hitting the stage to raise money for two causes close to their hearts. Performers will include guitarists, singers, pianists, an improv group, dancers, a comedian and even a spoken word poet.
“I want to inspire people,” said performer Leah Walsh. “There are so many hidden talents in our school and we all deserve to showcase them.”
Proceeds from the show will support the performing arts at Huntsville High School (HHS) as well as schools in developing countries.
“I love being a part of events like these because not only is it for a good cause, but it helps students feel part of our school’s community,” said performer Briar Summers.
Half of the money raised will be going back to Huntsville High School’s cafeteria to help support and promote the arts. They will be buying sound equipment, lighting equipment and materials to build a stage structure in the cafeteria.
“We want to build a community and implement more culture in HHS,” said event organizer and HHS teacher Vanessa Taylor. “The stage and equipment will increase student voice and expression.”
The other half of the money will be going to the high school’s We Impact Group, formerly known as Me to We, to support school building efforts in developing countries.
“I wanted to be a part of We to make an impact on a larger scale and I think Huntsville High’s Got Talent will help do so,” said We Impact member Emma MacKinnon.
Previous to last year’s Huntsville High’s Got Talent, the event was on a seven-year hiatus. However, after it received praise from the community and students involved last year, Taylor wants to make it a permanent, annual event.
The show will be held at the Algonquin Theatre on Monday, April 30 at 7 p.m. with an approximate running time of two hours. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.. To buy tickets ($16.95 for adults, $11.30 for youth), visit the Algonquin Theatre box office or get them online here.
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