“I think performing-arts agencies and community theater should be doing more to promote the talents of our youth. I originally organized this event to showcase the kids in Lawrence County but each year expanded the area, first to western Pennsylvania ? Mercer, Butler, Beaver and Allegheny counties ? then into eastern Ohio.”
“They do spiritual music and dancing. One comes out and starts singing gospel; then the others come and join her. Their dancing is very athletic, but they are classically trained.”
“One of the aspects that makes this event even more credible is the educational component. Each year, a scholarship is presented to the senior performer with the highest SAT score.”