Penn’s Talent on display on Jan. 26

Posted on January 26, 2017

Penn High School’s Talent will be on display on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Center for Performing Arts. The cost is $5 a person.

 

According to Talent Show organizer Michael Coffee, the Talent Show is intended to be an opportunity for our entire Penn High School community to exhibit their talents. There are very talented students and staff members beyond the confines of those who participate in Fine Arts classes, and the vision was to allow the talent show to represent every corner of Penn High School.

 

“It is a wonderful event because of the acts that we do get to see,” Mr. Coffee said. “Every show often includes at least two acts that are dark horse, out of nowhere surprises. Who knew that girl had those pipes, or who knew that those guys were so funny? That's what's truly valuable about the experience and opportunity.”

 

Coffee hopes to expand the Talent Show into different areas. Singing is one of the most popular entries, but the door is open for different acts.

 

“As one of the Thespians whom I asked to perform her monologue said, "I didn't think that's what the Talent Show was all about."

 

“We need to avoid letting our assumptions of what a Talent Show is supposed to include inform what the talent show looks like,” Mr. Coffee said. “If someone wanted to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich over a tarp like we'd see on Food Network, I think that could make for an interesting segment.”

 

The current Talent Show line-up:

 

  • Joey Krachenfels (9th grader) is performing a piano piece titled, "Battle at the Summit."
  • Nathan Van Meter (10th grader) is performing an original song titled, "Why?", and possibly a cover of "Say Something."
  • Amber Matve (10) returns this year with a cover of "Impossible."
  • Marrs Walter (10) performs "Burn" from the musical Hamilton.
  • Sydney Cole sings, and Katie Lo accompanies (both Sophomores) on a song that has not yet been solidified.
  • Will Vakalahi (12) and Moa Alovili (11) perform "Wade in Your Water."
  • Grant Brenner (12) returns with a medley of "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" and "True Love Will Find You in the End."
  • Darius Sohrab (12) also returns with an original of "November's Fury."

 

 

Last Modified January 12, 2022