Young performers from all over the state stepped up to the Higher Ground stage this month. They were vying for a spot in the first-ever Kids VT Spectacular Spectacular, a talent show for Vermont’s rising stars — and they sure did impress! More than 50 kids sang, danced, played instruments, performed comedy sketches and generally poured their hearts out before three discerning judges. Before they left, photographer Matthew Thorsen snapped headshots of the all the kids who auditioned.
The big show is Saturday, December 13, at Higher Ground in South Burlington. Doors open at noon; the show’s at 12:30 p.m.
Choosing just 16 acts to perform at the big show was tough. But we did it! Here’s who made the cut:
- Mariah Larson, 11, Burlington
Micah Rossman, 9, Burlington
Seth Rossman, 11, Burlington
Abigail Perlah-Hard, 11, Burlington
Samuel Perlah-Hard, 7, Burlington - Brody McGuire, 8, Vergennes
Carter McGuire, 6, Vergennes - Ella Grace Holter, 12, Warren
- Lily Roberts, 10, Monkton
Mackenzie Bilbrey, 12, Northfield
Alyssa Atwood, 13, Northfield
Bethany Atwood, 11, Northfield
Catie Macauley, 11, Charlotte
Jenelle Hardy, 11, Georgia
Stella Rabtoy, 6, Westford
Colton Hardy, 7, Georgia
Emmett Stowell, 5, Warren
Skylar Clarke, 11, Burlington
Ariel Felcan, 11, Burlington
Nora Jacobsen, 11, Burlington
Claire Osmond, 11, Burlington
Tickets for the Spectacular Spectacular — which will also feature performances from Regal Gymnastics, The McFadden Academy of Irish Dance, Urban Dance Complex and Very Merry Theatre — are available on the Higher Ground website. You don’t want to miss this show!
This article was originally published in Seven Days’ monthly parenting magazine, Kids VT.
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