Teen Talent Extreme
By Mauricio Segura
The Historic Bal Theater in San Leandro
was the site of the First Annual Bay Teens Talent Fest. Your's truly
was asked to be one of the judges alongside Juan Escovedo, yes the
one from the famous and talented Escovedo family, as well as local
publicist Aja Cooper.
The evening was electrically charged
with music, dance, lights, and comedy. Scat tv's Blake Spears and
De'Jon Butcher emceed the event with their colorful humor. But it was
when their alter persona's of Granny B and Cousin Otis hit the stage,
that the laughter brought down the house!
Over 12 talented teens performed a
variety of acts to the delight of the crowd. Each one amazing in
their own right. Periodically, special guests like TPE & Slz ASB
Mob brought the audience to their feet with amazing hip hop dance
moves while Wanda Goree's soulful gospel sounds mesmerized the house
with her A Capella version of “His Eye Is On The Sparrow.”
A pair of Vanguard awards were
given
to Sophmore Carolina
Navarro-Gutierrez and Senior Osa Aihie, both from San Leandro
High School. Carolina, an author, won the national gold medal from
the Scholastic
Art & Writing Awards for her novel entitled, “A String Of Happy
Memories”, and Osa took first place in a speech competition
sponsored by the Rotary Club. He won the $1000 cash prize for his
speech focusing that improving humanity starts with helping young
people whenever and wherever possible.
Needless
to say, it was a fun time from beginning to end. All the performers
were invited back on stage before the winners were announced for a
highly entertaining 90's musical tribute. Then the moment of truth
was upon each teen as the evening's winners were finally announced.
Singer Nicole Gabel grabbed third place, Karla Z. & Jessica A.
took second with their masterful ballet style, and Pablo Gonzalez
took first place more for his stage presence than anything else, as
his extravagant showmanship was just a delight to watch!
If
you have or know any talented teens, please let them know to come out
and be a part of next year's show. In the meantime, be sure to follow
the talented Blake Spears and his Scat tv productions company on
facebook at - - http://www.facebook.com/SCATtv
Also, for great weekend movie fun, live shows, music and comedy concerts, and more, check out Dan Dillman's Historic Bal Theater in San Leandro. http://www.baltheatre.com/ or like the Bal on facebook at - - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bal-Theatre/154949421201985?ref=stream
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See you at the show!
Cheers!!