TRIAD IDOL 2010
The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) crowns
2010 Triad Idols in three age groups!
Winners, runners-up, and audience favorites hail from Guilford,
Davidson, Mecklenburg, Rockingham, and Caswell counties
Greensboro, N.C., June 13, 2010 — The three winners of TRIAD IDOL 2010 were announced this evening at the conclusion of the TRIAD IDOL Final Event, which was held at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro. The 2010 Triad Idols are:
- Frances Ganem, 12, of Greensboro, was crowned the Triad Idol in the 8-12-year-old age group. She is a rising eighth-grader at Canterbury School. Frances sang, “Shy,” from Once Upon a Mattress.
- Rebecca Evans, 13, of Greensboro, was crowned the Triad Idol in the 13-18-year-old age group. She just finished eighth grade at Southeast Guilford Middle and is preparing to start high school at Weaver Academy for the Performing Arts, where she will major in theatre. Rebecca sang, “Don’t Rain on my Parade,” from Funny Girl.
- Kolby Garrison of Greensboro was crowned the Triad Idol in the 19-and-older age group. She is attends UNCG, where she is majoring in Communications Studies. Kolby sang, “I Dreamed a Dream,” from Les Miserables.
Each Triad Idol received a prize package including $1,000 cash; a paid contract to perform at Castle McCulloch’s Christmas Castle; a professional headshot photograph from Micciche Photography; a Cookie Lee jewelry gift certificate; the opportunity to sing in the “TRIAD IDOL Showcase” on the Festival Park stage at Greensboro’s Fun Fourth festival at 2 pm on Saturday, July 3; and other prizes.
The runners-up and audience favorites included:
- Henson Milam, 12, of Summerfield: First runner-up and audience favorite (8-12-year-old age group)
- Natalie Santa Lucia, 12, of Denton: Second runner-up (8-12-year-old age group)
- Clayton Stephenson, 16, of Charlotte: First runner-up (13-18-year-old age group)
- Zykia Thrower, 14, of Greensboro: Second runner-up (13-18-year-old age group)
- Matt Bishop, 16, of Ruffin: Audience favorite (13-18-year-old age group)
- James Liebmann of Greensboro: First runner-up (19-and-older age group)
- Chrissy Simpson of Greensboro: Second runner-up (19-and-older age group)
- Mitzi Smith of Reidsville: Audience favorite (19-and-older age group)
A panel of highly qualified judges evaluated all 45 finalists on singing ability, vocal style, and stage presence. The audience served as the “fifth judge,” with audience support accounting for 20% of each contestant’s score.
“The judges—including our audience members—had an incredibly difficult job today,” said Mitchel Sommers, Executive Director of the Community Theatre of Greensboro, which has presented TRIAD IDOL annually since 2005. “The 2010 finalists all exhibited great poise and stage presence. In fact, every one of them was talented enough to place in the competition. I really hope that we see all the winners, runners-up, audience favorites, and finalists at auditions for upcoming CTG shows; we would be proud to cast them.”
Six former Triad Idols also performed for the crowd of over 600: 2008 Adult Triad Idol Gayle Brooks of Greensboro; 2005 Adult Triad Idol Freddy Adkins of Greensboro; 2009 Teen Triad Idol Anna Belle Lusk of Cornelius; 2009 Kid Triad Idol Jordan Beaver of Shelby; 2007 Kid Triad Idol Annanoa Kaufmann of Greensboro; and 2006 Kid Triad Idol/2007 Teen Triad Idol Trenton Durham of Concord.
TRIAD IDOL is CTG’s annual talent-finder and fundraiser.
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About the Community Theatre of Greensboro (www.ctgso.org)
Founded in 1949, the Community Theatre of Greensboro is the oldest arts organization in Guilford County. In these uncertain economic times—when other arts groups are struggling across the country—CTG is growing stronger by reaching out to a wider segment of our community and focusing on our mission: Bringing our diverse community together to learn about, experience, and celebrate the joys of theatre. CTG stages a variety of productions each season—from dramas to musicals to the annual production of The Wizard of Oz (now entering its 15th hit year). CTG believes that TRIAD IDOL fills an important need in our community: giving children, teens, and adults the opportunity to develop their performance skills through an exciting series of events.
2010 TRIAD IDOL Finalists
Kids (8-12) Teens (13-18)
Brandi Alden, 10, Cornelius Will Bednar, 17, Summerfield
Ke’Avia Artis, 9, McLeansville Matt Bishop, 16, Ruffin
Taylor Beyrer, 12, Greensboro Trea Brady, 15, Greensboro
Frances Ganem, 12, Greensboro Courtney Cornelison, 14, Jamestown
Gabriel Gill, 8, Albemarle Dionna Daniel, 15, Rural Hall
Tanner Henson, 12, Asheboro Rebecca Evans, 13, Greensboro
Kaleigh Kemp, 12, Lansing Gracey Falk, 13, Greensboro
Henson Milam, 12, Greensboro Cici Jansen, 13, Cornelius
Madeline Saintsing, 12, Kernersville Bettina Lluhi, 15, Greensboro
Natalie Santa Lucia, 12, Denton Cassie McKee, 14, Greensboro
Nicole Santa Lucia, 12, Denton Sarah Osborne, 17, Graham
Caroline Segars, 9, Mebane Kristen Sasser, 13, Lewisville
Molly Stevens, 11, Greensboro Anna Shelton, 15, Liberty
Logan Welborn, 10, Lewisville Clayton Stephenson, 15, Charlotte
Logan-Ann Wetzbarger, 12, Greensboro Zykia Thrower, 14, Greensboro
Adults (19 and older)
Carrie Jane Bowling, Mayodan
Quinton Bynum, Greensboro
Kolby Garrison, Greensboro
Donna Gilmore, Winston-Salem
Lena Gray, Kernersville
Christian Greenfield, Greensboro
James Liebmann, Greensboro
Andria Lowman, Eden
Rickie Mack, Greensboro
Jaset Polastre, Greensboro
Aimee Reep, Trinity
Angela Resignalo, Greensboro
Alexander Roddey, Greensboro
Chrissy Simpson, Greensboro
Mitzi Smith, Reidsville
Click here to watch a clip of 2010 TRIAD IDOL finalist (and 2009 first runner-up) Chrissy Simpson performing on the Fox8 Morning News on Wednesday, June 9, 2010.
The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) presents
TRIAD IDOL 2010 Final Event on June 13
Competition is a talent-finder and fundraiser for CTG
Talent search yields 45 finalists from 12 counties and will culminate with the crowning of three “Triad Idols” on June 13 at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro
Greensboro, N.C., June 8, 2010 — The 2010 TRIAD IDOL semi-final events were held June 5-6, with 15 finalists moving forward in each of three age groups. A total of 45 finalists will be vying for the 2010 TRIAD IDOL crowns at 3 pm on Sunday, June 13, at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro:
- Fifteen contestants ages 8-12 will compete;
- Fifteen contestants ages 13-18 will compete; and
- Fifteen contestants ages 19 and older (no upper age limit) will compete.
The Community Theatre of Greensboro will announce the TRIAD IDOL, two runners-up, and an audience favorite in each age group at the conclusion of the Final Event on June 13.
Thirty-nine of the 2010 TRIAD IDOL finalists live in Guilford, Forsyth, Randolph, Rockingham, Davidson, Alamance, Chatham, and Caswell counties, with the others hailing from Mecklenburg, Orange, Ashe, and Stanly counties. (See the attached for a list of all finalists and their hometowns.)
Some finalists have a great deal of performance experience, while others have never before sung in public. “All the finalists are incredibly talented,” said Mitchel Sommers, CTG’s Executive Director. “They’re performing a wide variety of genres—from pop and rock to country and from R&B to show tunes. I know that each finalist will give a fabulous performance at the Final Event.”
The four on-stage judges will be evaluating each finalist on singing ability, vocal style, and stage presence. In addition to the on-stage judges, whose combined critiques will account for 80% of each contestant’s score, the audience will count as the “fifth judge” and will account for 20% of each contestant's score.
Audience members may show their support for individual finalists by casting votes ($1/vote) during the intermission following a contestant’s performance.
The TRIAD IDOL in each age group will receive a prize package including $1,000 cash; the opportunity to perform as the opening act at an upcoming CTG production; paid performance contracts with Castle McCulloch’s Christmas Castle; an opportunity to take the stage at Greensboro’s Fun Fourth celebration on July 3, 2010; a professional headshot photograph from Mike Micciche Photography; and other prizes.
Tickets for the TRIAD IDOL Final Event may be purchased ahead of time by calling the Carolina Theatre Box Office at (336) 333-2605 or visiting www.carolinatheatre.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the day of the show. Tickets are $10, or $5 with a coupon that may be downloaded at www.triadidol.org. All tickets are subject to a $1.50 Carolina Theatre Restoration Fee.
For more information on TRIAD IDOL, please visit www.triadidol.org or call the Community Theatre of Greensboro at (336) 333-7470, x204.
2010 TRIAD IDOL Finalists
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About the Community Theatre of Greensboro (www.ctgso.org)
Founded in 1949, the Community Theatre of Greensboro is the oldest arts organization in Guilford County. In these uncertain economic times—when other arts groups are struggling across the country—CTG is growing stronger by reaching out to a wider segment of our community and focusing on our mission: Bringing our diverse community together to learn about, experience, and celebrate the joys of theatre. CTG stages a variety of productions each season—from dramas to musicals to the annual production of The Wizard of Oz (now entering its 16th hit year). CTG believes that TRIAD IDOL fills an important need in our community: giving children, teens, and adults the opportunity to develop their performance skills through an exciting series of events.
The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) presents
TRIAD IDOL 2010 Semi-Finals at the Odeon Theatre on June 5 and 6
One hundred twenty-four contestants—in three age groups (8-12; 13-18; and 19+)—will compete for the chance to perform as finalists at
the Carolina Theatre on June 13
Greensboro, N.C., May 25, 2010 — The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) has announced the 2010 TRIAD IDOL semi-finalists in three age groups. One hundred twenty-four semi-finalists will be competing on June 5 and 6 at the Odeon Theatre at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex:
- Saturday, June 5, at 1 pm: Forty contestants ages 8-12 will compete;
- Saturday, June 5, at 6 pm: Forty-four contestants ages 13-18 will compete; and
- Sunday, June 6, at 1 pm: Forty contestants ages 19 and older (no upper age limit) will compete.
Approximately 12 finalists from each age group will be announced at the end of each event. These talented performers will compete to be named the Triad Idol in their respective age groups at the 2010 TRIAD IDOL Final Event, which will take place at 3 pm on Sunday, June 13, at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro.
The semi-finalists have varying levels of performance experience and come from 15 counties across North Carolina. “It’s amazing, but we continue to meet incredibly gifted performers every year. Once again, our TRIAD IDOL talent pool is amazing,” said Mitchel Sommers, CTG’s Executive Director. “The judges in both the semi-finals and the Final Event have their work cut out for them.”
Unlike the first two rounds, when contestants sang unaccompanied for only 30 seconds, semi-finalists will sing for up to three minutes with a karaoke CD. Judges will be evaluating each contestant on singing ability, vocal style, and stage presence. In addition to the four onstage judges, whose critiques will account for 80% of each contestant’s score, audience support will account for 20% of each contestant's score. Audience members may show their support for individual semi-finalists by casting votes ($1/vote) during the intermission following a contestant’s performance.
The TRIAD IDOL in each category will receive a prize package including $1,000 cash; the opportunity to perform at Greensboro’s 2010 Fun Fourth celebration; the opportunity to perform as the opening act at an upcoming CTG production; a paid contract to perform at Castle McCulloch; and gift certificates and prizes from local businesses.
Tickets for each semi-final event are $10 at the door, or $5 with a coupon that can be downloaded at www.triadidol.org.
For more information, please visit www.triadidol.org.
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About the Community Theatre of Greensboro (www.ctgso.org)
Founded in 1949, the Community Theatre of Greensboro is the oldest arts organization in Guilford County. In these uncertain economic times—when other arts groups are struggling across the country—CTG is growing stronger by reaching out to a wider segment of our community and focusing on our mission: Bringing our diverse community together to learn about, experience, and celebrate the joys of theatre. CTG stages a variety of productions each season—from dramas to musicals to the annual production of The Wizard of Oz (now entering its 16th hit year). CTG believes that TRIAD IDOL fills an important need in our community: giving children, teens, and adults the opportunity to develop their performance skills through an exciting series of events.
The Community Theatre of Greensboro Announces
Schedule—and Changes—for TRIAD IDOL 2010
Sixth annual Triad-wide talent search will start May 1-2 at the Greensboro Cultural Center, culminating June 13 with the crowning of “Triad Idols” in three age groups at the Carolina Theatre
Greensboro, N.C., April 14, 2010 — Building on the excitement of the first five seasons —when over 3,500 singers from the ages of 8 to 72 auditioned—the Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) is kicking off the sixth edition of TRIAD IDOL. Once again, the singing contest is open to people in three age groups: 8-12 years old, 13-18 years old, and 19 and older.
In a change from previous years, 2010 preliminary auditions will be held at the Greensboro Cultural Center (200 North Davie Street in downtown Greensboro) on Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2.
Singers from across the region are invited to share their talents in this exciting contest. While most participants live in the Triad, over the past few years, some have come from as far away as Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia.
“It’s so exciting to wonder who will be crowned the 2010 Triad Idols,” said CTG Executive Director Mitchel Sommers. “Every year we meet incredibly talented performers—starting with kids as young as 8, high school and college students, young working people, parents, and even grandparents and great-grandparents. While many of our contestants sing in their church choir or school chorus, I’m always surprised how many have never performed anywhere but in the shower! With TRIAD IDOL, CTG gives people a chance to share their gifts with a large and appreciative audience. In fact, many TRIAD IDOL contestants have gone on to perform in CTG main-stage productions and professional (paying) productions across the Triad.”
In order to be crowned a 2010 Triad Idol, contestants will go through four rounds of auditions:
- Preliminaries: May 1-2, 2010
- Greensboro Cultural Center
- Saturday, May 1: 11 am - 3 pm
- Sunday, May 2: 1 - 3 pm
- Quarter-Finals: May 15-16, 2010, at the Odeon Theatre (Greensboro Coliseum Complex)
- Saturday, May 15: 10 am - 1 pm
- Sunday, May 16: 12 - 2pm
- Semi-Finals: June 5-6, 2010, at the Odeon Theatre (Greensboro Coliseum Complex)
- Ages 8-12: Saturday, June 5, at 1 pm
- Ages 13-18: Saturday, June 5, at 6 pm
- Ages 19 and older: Sunday, June 6, at 1 pm
- Final Event: 3 pm, June 13, 2010, at the Carolina Theatre, 310 South Greene Street, Downtown Greensboro
The winner in each category will receive a prize package including $1,000 cash; the opportunity to perform at Greensboro’s 2010 Fun Fourth celebration (on Saturday, July 3); the opportunity to perform as the opening act at an upcoming CTG production; a paid contract to perform at Castle McCulloch’s Christmas Castle; and gift certificates and prizes from local businesses. The 2009 Triad Idols—Niccole Stephens of High Point (who won in the 19-and-older category), Anna Belle Lusk of Cornelius (who won in the 13-18-year-old category), and Jordan Beaver of Shelby (who won in the 8-12-year-old category)—enjoyed similar prize packages.
TRIAD IDOL information, registration forms, and contest rules may be downloaded at www.triadidol.org or picked up at CTG’s office at 200 North Davie Street, Greensboro.
About the Community Theatre of Greensboro (www.ctgso.org)
Founded in 1949, the Community Theatre of Greensboro is the oldest arts organization in Guilford County. In these uncertain economic times—when other arts groups are struggling across the country—CTG is growing stronger by reaching out to a wider segment of our community and focusing on our mission: Bringing our diverse community together to learn about, experience, and celebrate the joys of theatre. CTG stages a variety of productions each season—from dramas to musicals to the annual production of The Wizard of Oz (now entering its 16th hit year). CTG believes that TRIAD IDOL fills an important need in our community: giving children, teens, and adults the opportunity to develop their performance skills through an exciting series of events.
2009 TRIAD IDOLS CROWNED!
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The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) crowns
2009 Triad Idols in three age groups!
Winners, runners-up, and audience favorites live across the state—in Guilford,
Forsyth, Mecklenburg, Cleveland, Pitt, and Rockingham counties
Greensboro, NC, May 31, 2009 — The three winners of TRIAD IDOL 2009 were announced this evening at the conclusion of the TRIAD IDOL Final Event, which was held at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro:
- Jordan Beaver, 11, of Shelby, was crowned the Triad Idol in the 8-12-year-old age group. She is a fifth-grader at Union Elementary School. Jordan sang, “O Mio Babbino Caro,” (“Oh my dear papa”) from Puccini’s opera, Gianni Schicchi.
- Anna Belle Lusk, 15, of Cornelius, was crowned the Triad Idol in the 13-18-year-old age group. She is a ninth-grade home-schooler. Anna Belle sang, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” from The Wizard of Oz.
- Niccole Stephens of High Point was crowned the Triad Idol in the 19-and-older age group. She works at Dental Works in Winston-Salem and worships and serves as choir director at Cornerstone of Faith Church. Niccole sang, “I Believe in You and Me.”
Each Triad Idol received a prize package including $1,000 cash; a paid contract to perform at Castle McCulloch’s Christmas Castle; a paid contract to perform with the Barn Dinner Theatre; and a professional headshot photograph from Micciche Photography.
The runners-up and audience favorites included:
- CiCi Jansen, 12, of Cornelius: First runner-up (8-12-year-old age group)
- Logan Welborn, 9, of Lewisville: Second runner-up (8-12-year-old age group)
- Julia Solomon, 12, of Greensboro: Audience favorite (8-12-year-old age group)
- Mackenzie Roberts, 16, of Greenville: First runner-up (13-18-year-old age group)
- Dionna Daniel, 14, of Rural Hall: Second runner-up (13-18-year-old age group)
- Andria Lowman, 18, of Eden: Audience favorite (13-18-year-old age group)
- Chrissy Simpson of Greensboro: First runner-up (19-and-older age group)
- LaShawn Millner of Greensboro: Second runner-up (19-and-older age group)
- Bobby Pittman of Greensboro: Audience favorite (19-and-older age group)
A panel of highly qualified judges evaluated all 42 finalists on singing ability, vocal style, and stage presence. The audience served as the “fifth judge,” with audience support accounting for 20% of each contestant’s score.
“The judges—including our audience members—had the most difficult job today,” said Mitchel Sommers, Executive Director of the Community Theatre of Greensboro, which has presented TRIAD IDOL annually since 2005. “Without question, today’s finalists were the strongest group we’ve ever seen. In fact, every single one of them was talented enough to place in the competition. I really hope that we see all the winners, runners-up, audience favorites, and finalists at auditions for upcoming CTG shows and at TRIAD IDOL 2010.”
TRIAD IDOL is CTG’s annual talent-finder and fundraiser. For more information, visit www.triadidol.org.
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About the Community Theatre of Greensboro (www.ctgso.org)
Founded in 1949, the Community Theatre of Greensboro is the oldest arts organization in Guilford County. In these uncertain economic times—when other arts groups are struggling across the country—CTG is growing stronger by reaching out to a wider segment of our community and focusing on our mission: Bringing our diverse community together to learn about, experience, and celebrate the joys of theatre. CTG stages a variety of productions each season—from dramas to musicals to the annual production of The Wizard of Oz (now entering its 15th hit year). CTG believes that TRIAD IDOL fills an important need in our community: giving children, teens, and adults the opportunity to develop their performance skills through an exciting series of events.
2009 TRIAD IDOL Finalists
Kids (8-12) Teens (13-18)
Brandi Alden, 9, Cornelius Will Allen, 16, Kernersville
Ke’Avia Artis, 8, McLeansville Adam Barrett, 13, Pfafftown
Jordan Beaver, 11, Shelby Dionna Daniel, 14, Rural Hall
Chloe Durham, 11, Concord Priscilla Gray, 16, Sophia
Zachary Graham, 9, Greensboro Jimmie “JJ” Jeter, 15, Rural Hall
Jacob Hammill, 12, Gold Hill Gray Kidd, 17, High Point
Abby Hayes, 11, Asheboro James Liebmann, 18, Greensboro
CiCi Jansen, 12, Cornelius Andria Lowman, 18, Eden
Liston Kidd, 10, High Point Ashley Lowry, 15, Kernersville
William Peterson, 9, Summerfield Anna Belle Lusk, 15, Cornelius
Carissa Puppo, 9, Greensboro Brenna Martin, 16, Dalton, Georgia
Julia Solomon, 12, Greensboro Curtis Moore-Tate, 16, Greensboro
Logan Welborn, 9, Lewisville Mackenzie Roberts, 16, Greenville
Jacob Vaughan, 9, Reidsville Clayton Stephenson, 14, Charlotte
Adults (19 and older)
Marielou Apilat, Kernersville
Jennifer Browne, Smithfield
Quinton Bynum, Greensboro
Ashley Davis, High Point
Marlon Gaskins, Lexington
Grady Kidd, High Point
Katelyn Marks, Winston-Salem
LaShawn Millner, Greensboro
Shantel Norman, Lexington
Justin Oliver, Jamestown
Bobby Pittman, Greensboro
Nicole Rapisardi, Advance
Chrissy Simpson, Greensboro
Niccole Stephens, High Point
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May 31, 2009 - The Community Theatre of Greensboro crowns TRIAD IDOL 2009
May 19, 2009 - The Community Theatre of Greensboro – Finalists for TRIAD IDOL 2009
May 6, 2009 - The Community Theatre of Greensoboro – Semi-finalists for TRIAD IDOL 2009
April 15, 2009 - The Community Theatre of Greensboro Kicks Off TRIAD IDOL 2009
March 9, 2008 - The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) crowns 2008 Triad Idols in three age groups!
March 4, 2008 - Community Theatre of Greensboro presents TRIAD IDOL 2008 Final Event on March 9
February 27, 2008 - CTG presents TRIAD IDOL 2008 Semi-Finals on March 1 and 2
January 7, 2008 -The Community Theatre of Greensboro Kicks Off TRIAD IDOL 2008
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