South Bay's Got Talent Program

Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation Presents

South Bay’s Got Talent

September 26, 2015 • 8pm • Armstrong Theatre

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Executive Director’s Welcome Welcome to the 2nd annual South Bay’s Got Talent competition. We had an amazing turn out of talent for the first round audition, which made the preliminary judges work very hard, but from almost 60 performers who auditioned, we have selected the best of the best for this competition.

Our esteemed panel of judges will have a difficult time tonight selecting winners. In case they can’t come to a consensus of the winner and it ends up with a tie, that’s where you will come in. If the judges truly cannot choose a winner, we will turn it over to you, the audience, to help us out.

As always, if there is anything we can do to enhance your experience with us, or if you really enjoyed the show and want to share your comments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at feedback@torrancearts.org or call the Foundation office at (310) 378-8100. Thank you all for coming out to support local talent.

All the best—

Christian Wolf, Executive Director Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation

ORDER OF PERFORMANCES Los Angeles Taiko Institute Kayla Stefansson South Indian Village Dance Kami Ramirez Adina Pak Cindy Shields Sajini Weerasekara Taylor Machado Emi I Dance 1 Mini Company Ipsita Bhattacharya Mari Castillo-Hansen —INTERMISSION—

Redondo Ballet Kristin Stefansson Christine Hu Aleyna Yim McNulty Irish Dance Amanda Warren Kendall Mata Kiera Reale McInally Matthew Morreale Nicherie Chirachin Nicole Laeno Rebekah Pitpitan Special guest performance: Ryan Chun

Performer Bios Adina Pak Adina Pak is ten years old and a fifth grader at Anza Elementary School in Torrance. She loves to share music with others. She began studying piano when she was five. She often performs at a senior center to share her joy of music with the elderly.

Aleyna Yim Performing “Fallin’ for Budapest,” an original mashup of “Fallin’ for You” by Colbie Caillat and “Budapest” by George Ezra

Aleyna Yim is a fourteen year old freshman attending Torrance High School. As a hobby, she enjoys song writing, choreographing dances, learning choreography online, teaching dance to students, watching anime, playing the ukulele, and of course, singing (really loudly at 1am). Her favorite genres of music include ballads, RnB, rap/hiphop, and k-pop. Aleyna has recently taken part in singing a mashup of “Rather Be” and “Best Day of My Life” for her 8th grade graduation, and she wishes to show an even better stage at is year’s South Bay’s Got Talent with a mashup of “Fallin’” and “Budapest.”

Amanda Warren is a 9-year-old going into the 4th grade at Seaside Elementary. She has performed in “Thoroughly Modern Mille,” “Frozen,” and performed the lead role in “Annie.” She will also be performing in Peter Pan in December at The Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan Beach. This is her first time in South Bay’s Got Talent and she is excited about the show!

Christine Hu “My name is Christine Hu and I am sixteen this year, currently a junior at South High School. I started playing the guzheng (aka zither) when I was five years old, so I have practiced this instrument for eleven years. Three years ago, I passed the level eight proficiency test for this instrument in Beijing, China during the summer; and the test is scored out of a total of ten levels. My musical piece is about a beautiful scenery that takes place in Tibet with snowy mountains, and the snow is slowly melting as the weather shifts into spring. It represents the Tibetans’ strong love for their homeland and their desire for happiness.”

Cindy Shields grew up in Torrance and has been performing since she was 16 ... so, the last 13 years!

Credits include commercials, voice-over, television, stage, some of L.A.’s funniest murder mysteries, and now stand-up! Cindy has appeared many times on the James Armstrong and George Nakano Theatre stages with her beloved Torrance Theatre Company. She now performs stand-up/ emcees regularly around L.A. and frequently at Flappers Burbank where she was recently part of the Burbank Comedy Festival. The love of Cindy’s life is her family (and fellow theatre geeks!) Perry, Craig, and Kimmy; her joy is serving in the community with Torrance Council of PTAs and Torrance Relay For Life as their Entertainment Coordinator. Thank you, TCAC, for this FUN opportunity to perform in SBGT! God bless and thank you for supporting the arts, Torrance!

Dance 1 Mini Performing Company (Michelle Ells, Sofia de Dios, Audrey George, Peyton Holcomb, Hayden James, Teia Lemmon, Kimi Slaughter) Performing “It’s A Hard Knock Life”

Our young dancers are fed up with their “hard knock life” and just want to take a break to sing and dance, but they have to watch out for Miss Hannigan! These talented, young dancers are 7 & 8 years old and some have been members of the mini company since they were 5. Kimi, Peyton, Michelle, Sofia, Hayden, Teia and Audrey are very excited to be performing at South Bay’s Got Talent! They hope you enjoy their musical theater performance.

Emi I “My interest in music started when I first picked up the guitar at the age of nine. When I turned 12, I then started singing while playing my guitar. This summer I wrote my first song called, “No Other” and with the help of a friend, I posted my music video on Youtube. This song is about expressing your uniqueness/differences and I hope you enjoy it.”

Ipsita Bhattacharya Performing an Indian Classical Dance based on the Kathak style; Song: Kahe Ched Ched Mohe from the movie Devdas

“I am Ipsita Bhattacharya and I am 13 years old and an eighth grader. I am passionate about learning Indian classical dance because it is graceful, it has mudras (hand symbols), also awesome footwork with bells on them, and is very rhythmic and uses facial expressions to express various emotions. I have been learning to dance for the last 3 years.

I love to share the beauty of Indian classical dance. I will be performing an Indian classical dance that is based on Kathak style. The dance is based on song “Kahe chede mohe” from the movie Devdas, based on the novel written by a famous Indian author. This is a romantic song based on the Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha. This song is based on the tales of ‘Lord Krishna’, a loved and worshipped Hindu God. Krishna loves to go to the river bank where Radha comes everyday to take a bath.

He teases her and loves to play around with her. The song describes about Krishna’s feelings about Radha’s beauty and how lovely she is. It describes her curly hair, her intoxicating walk and her emotions. Krishna kisses Radha on her face when Radha feels embarrassed and at the same time excited.

Radha’s scarf falls from her face and that is why she feels embarrassed.

She asks Krishna to stop teasing her and leave her alone though she loves to hear his flute as it drives her towards him.”

Kami Ramirez is 15 years old and a sophomore at South Torrance High School. Ever since she was a young girl, Kami enjoyed singing and acting in front of a live audience. Musical theatre has become her passion in life. As a freshman, Kami starred in two productions, “A Christmas Carol” and “Once Upon a Mattress,” and has also sung for private charity events in the South Bay. Kami’s current aspiration is to continue acting and singing in her school productions, and dreams of one day bringing joy to audiences while starring on Broadway as she follows the footsteps of her role model, Idina Menzel.

Kayla Stefansson is 12 years old and is in the 7th grade at California Connections Academy. Her passion is musical theatre, and she has performed in over 20 musicals with the South Bay Conservatory (SBC) since the age of 7. Her favorite roles include Millie (Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.), Little Red (Into the Woods) and Annie (Annie). Kayla is honored to once again perform at South Bay’s Got Talent, having placed third last year. She would like to thank SBC and its wonderful directors who have taught her everything she knows about musical theatre and her family and friends for their love and support.

Kendall Mata began singing and acting at the age of 8 when she enrolled in Summer Drama Camp. She was hooked and has been performing whenever the opportunity arises. Kendall has always had the passion of becoming a singer/songwriter. To expand her knowledge in the arts she auditioned for Orange County School of the Arts and has attended there since 7th grade. Kendall, now 15 continues to work on her craft by dedicating herself to her lessons in acting, singing and piano.

Kiera Reale McInally is a talented 10 year old that has wanted to be a performer since a very young age. Beginning with family performances staged with friends to professional singing engagements, she strives to bring at a little enjoyment to everyone with whom she comes in contact.

Kiera started singing lessons at 7 years old and performs regularly around Huntington Beach including being featured at the 4th of July Pier Festival. She dreams of being a professional singer/actor and being able to reach out and touch peoples lives. Her greatest obstacle is finding opportunities where she can showcase her talent.

Kiera is a good student and active in tennis, swimming (especially mermaid swimming), and body boarding. She has a great love of the ocean and spends as much time in the water as she can. Kiera has a very empathetic nature and is always the person in her group of friends to make sure that everyone is getting along and having a good time together.

Kristin Stefansson is 9 years old and is in the 4th grade at California Connections Academy. Like her big sister, she loves musical theatre, and she has performed in 17 musicals with the South Bay Conservatory (SBC) since the age of 5. Her favorite roles include Bull Frog (Honk Jr.), Little Red (Into the Woods Jr.) and Molly (Annie). Kristin hopes you enjoy her rendition of “Someone Else’s Story,” which she choose to sing after hearing Sutton Foster, her favorite Broadway actress, sing it at a recent concert. “I would like to thank my family and friends for their love and support and the amazing directors at SBC for making theatre so much fun.”

Los Angeles Taiko Institute (Kristofer Bergstrom & Yuta Kato) Performing “Sugamen” Teachers at Los Angeles Taiko Institute in Torrance, Kris and Yuta are developing the “sugagaki” technique of interlocking strikes to enable the performance of exceptionally fast patterns, including the “Amen Break” of drum-and-bass fame.

This is Mari Castillo-Hansen’s second appearance in South Bay’s Got Talent and she’s very excited to be here. She recently performed at El Camino College’s Campus Theater singing selections from the musicals “Once” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” She continues her voice lessons under the tutelage of Maggie Vaughan. Mari’s goals include a 24-hour turn around trip to New York City (because crazy can be fun!) and to earn a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She thanks her

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friends and family for their support and she dedicates her performance to her son, her daughter, her husband and grandparents, Eri & Espie.

Matt Morreale Performing “Nothing Else to Say,” an original song

Matthew Morreale is a twelve year old multitalented musician, singer and songwriter who has taken his classically trained foundation in classical guitar (since age 5) and piano (since age 7) and his natural ability to sing, and branched out into the world of popular music. Born with absolute pitch and home schooled since first grade, Matthew excelled quickly in his classical training, and has won various competitions in both piano and guitar. With a natural feel for music, Matthew has exploded with covers of popular songs and has written, performed, produced and recorded a number of original songs. This has not gone unnoticed, as he has been asked to appear twice on the weekly radio show “Breakfast with the Beatles” on 95.5 KLOS and was asked to open for the Beatles cover band “1964” at Pierson Park Amphitheatre. More important to Matthew than any of his many accomplishments, though, is the use of his musical gifts to help those in need. He performed a number of benefit concerts for “The Little Sisters of the Poor” raising funds for their home for the elderly and was featured on Fox11 News for his charitable concert for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in July of 2014 where he raised over two thousand dollars for their cause. Matthew has used his musical gifts to convey the beauty of his music to others and to make the world a better place.

McNulty Irish Dance (Angelina Lazar, Chrissy Lunde, Cydnee Ouellette, Fiona Gibson, Kaitlyn Brennan, Kylee Ramirez, Kylie Lazar, Nathan Brennan, Nicole Smith) Inis An Ghaill Duibh is an ancient Irish reference to County Limerick as an island of dark strangers. In this piece, The McNulty School Of Irish Dance Los Angeles displays an an array of Irish dances including the ballet of Irish dance- the Slip Jig, the sharp stepping Reel, and the traditional Ceili dance, The Walls of Limerick.

The McNulty School of Irish Dance Los Angeles is a branch of the McNulty School of Irish Dance Chicago, and has been passing down the tradition of Irish dance to generations for over 40 years. The McNulty School offers youth and adult classes and camps in Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, and San Pedro, as well as 20 other locations nationwide. Whether you are looking for a fun way to exercise, disciplined dance skill development, leadership life lessons, or cultural connection, the McNulty School of Irish Dance Los Angeles has something for everyone!

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Nicherie Chirachin is 8 years old, currently attending 3rd grade at Walteria Elementary School. She has one 6-year-old sister. She loves to read during free time, and swimming and bicycle are her favorite sports. She has started learning Hammered Dulcimer since January 2015 at Sunday Thai Temple School. She’s been also learning piano during the same time.

Nicole Laeno starting dancing when she was 6 years old. She cried everyday for a month until finally getting comfortable. Ever since then, she’s been performing at a higher level of dance every year. Although she is only 9, she has great passion for dance in her words “can’t live without it.” This art has kept her super focused, disciplined and ambitious. She plans to have dance as a career but also wants to be a pediatrician. Watching her grow every year has been one of the biggest joys to see. We are super proud of her and her Dad, Mom and Brother are her biggest fans!

Rebekah Pitpitan Piano Accompanist: David Nunez Performing 2. Concerto No. 1 in G minor by Max Bruch Rebekah Pitpitan is a fifteen year old sophomore at North High School. She started paying violin when she was seven years old and finished the tenth level of the Certificate of Merit exams by the Music Teacher’s Association of California (MTAC) when she was twelve. She is currently studying under Shura Sasaki and David Nunez, who were both taught by Juilliard graduates. In her spare time, she practices karate, draws, and reads books.

Pianist David Nunez was self-taught until the age of 20. Since then, he has been awarded full scholarships for multi-year advanced study, has won various prizes and honors in music, and has represented the U.S. on a regular basis at invitational international competitions. David is an active teacher and coach at Coast Music Conservatory and in his own private practice in Manhattan Beach. His students have been prizewinners in numerous competitions and have been accepted to some of the world’s leading conservatories.

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Sajini Weerasekara is 13 years old and an 8th grader in Lynn Middle School who loves taking vocal classes. She resides in Torrance. Sajini first started singing at the age of 5. The one who inspired Sajini to sing her heart out is her dad; he has always got her back, no matter what.

When Sajini was 10 years old, she first performed in Santa Monica. When she grows up she wants to be a veterinarian. Sajini’s experience with singing is not just singing the words out loud, but telling a story, probably about a loved one you lost, and it wonders in your mind what does it feel like when you’re ready for the future… is it scary, exciting, nervous, or peaceful? Life is filled with curiosity.

South Indian Village Festival Dance (Ishaan Venkatraman, Neha Sambangi, Shreya Sambangi, Deetya Srivatsavaya, Sumisha Gottipaty, Anika Chandran, Ria Lakkiimsetti, Siri Sunkavalli)

“India lives in its villages. A lot has changed with the changing times, but still a lot depends on these lively villages which present the better half of India. Here is a variety dance: “Mayilaattam” (peacock dance), “Karagaattam” (dance with a pot on the head) and “Poikaal Kuthirai” (horse dance) from South Indian villages. Our dancers depict how joy and happiness is spread through the beauty of dance during a typical village festival.”

Taylor Portia Marie Machado is an 8-year-old twin who has always had a passion for performing. She’s warmhearted and goofy. She started performing on stage at her school’s first ever variety show when she was in second grade. Twice she sang in front of a huge room of strangers at Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney, accompanied by two wonderful pianists. She followed that with deciding to audition for the first South Bay’s Got Talent in 2014. While she didn’t make it to the big show that year, she still showed up performance night to cheer on the other contestants. During her voice lesson with Diana Zaslove Kahn, she was introduced to “Castle on a Cloud” from Les Misérables, and loved it. This year she’s ready to share her passion for singing with all of you. Thank you South Bay’s Got Talent, and all her family and friends who have helped nurture her passion!

Guest Performer Ryan Chun Ryan is the winner of the first South Bay’s Got Talent.

At the time, Ryan was 10 years old and a fifth grader at Seaside Elementary School. He loves music and started piano lessons at the age of 6. By age 8, Ryan won Honorable Mention at the Glendale piano competition in California. In his free time, Ryan enjoys Taekwondo classes.

YOUR HOST Scott Kradolfer Originally from Boston Massachusetts, Scott has been active on stage and screen for over 30 years. His credits include television shows House and General Hospital, and the films Boost and 10:49, where he portrayed Mark David Chapman. He has appeared in TV spots and has done voice-over work for Converse, Heinz and The World Wildlife Foundation, as well as cartoon animation. Recent stage credits include One November Yankee (with Harry Hamilin and Loretta Swit) and The Astronomer with Shirley Jones.

JUDGES Perla Batalla Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla consistently earns critical acclaim for her stunning voice and culture-merging compositions. Formerly a Leonard Cohen back-up singer, the Los Angeles born vocalist launched her solo career with Cohen’s encouragement more than a decade ago. Since that time she’s recorded seven albums, been featured in films and television, and taken her unique sound on tour around the world. According to the Los Angeles Times, “Perla Batalla is the kind of artist Peter Gabriel would fall in love with. Comfortable in both English and Spanish, proud of her mestiza heritage, musically adventurous and accompanied by impeccable performers…. Above all, she is a born storyteller with a rambunctious sense of humor.” Perla is currently putting the finishing touches on an original live theater project inspired by the journals of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

Emerson Bran Emerson Bran is a producer, manager, and promoter to some of the world’s most renowned and award-winning Latin & Jazz artists. Since the inception of Emerson Bran Management, a booking and management agency in 1999, he has been committed to bringing some of the finest performers in the industry.

From artist bookings, artist management, concert production, and talent consulting Emerson partners with a wide range of individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations worldwide. He stays on top of technology, as well the latest trends and developments in media so his artists are always ahead of the game. Emerson has booked artists for major venues and events including the Playboy Jazz Festival, JavaJazz Festival (Indonesia), Barranquijazz (Barranquilla, Colombia), Aspen Ideas Festival, San Antonio Jazz Festival, Jazz Al Parque (Bogota, Colombia), Conference on World Affairs, Playboy Jazz Festival and many LiveNation venues. Some of his artists have taken part in musical scores for acclaimed films such as Happy Feet, Sideways, Rio, and in television series like Sex in the City on HBO and Latin Music USA a documentary for PBS. Emerson’s deep creative collaborations with artists have allowed the agency to expand on the services it provides, and join artists in the recording studio to create music.

Rachel Cohen After earning two Dance degrees from UCLA, Rachel danced and choreographed professionally, and taught at UCLA, Loyola Marymount University and El Camino College. In 1989, seeing a necessity to create national visibility for Los Angeles dance companies, Rachel founded Cadence Arts Network. September 2015 marks Cadence’s 25th year, Rachel now proudly serves an international roster of artists in Dance, Music, Cirque and Theater, and continues to lecture in universities, consult, mentor and mediate with artists, agents, managers and presenters worldwide.

Chyna Chuan Chyna Chuan has been in the entertainment business for over 25 years. Started as an assistant at ICM, and worked her way up to a Concert Agent and ran the corporate/private division. She left the agency 7 1/2 years ago, and went to work as a creative liaison at an underwear company based in Vancouver. Creativity was her passion, and after 5 months, the company folded and was left without a job. It didn’t stop her from starting her own business. Chyna Entertainment & Design, which was just the beginning of a new path. Creating and producing events, and then was asked by a friend to photograph their wedding. That was the

start of a passion that she never thought would bring her full circle back to the entertainment business. Chyna Photography was about photographing events, headshots for actors/actresses, bands, musicians, agents, corporate individuals and occasionally weddings and family portraits.

Chyna was asked to work at ICM Partner temporarily for 6 months, while another agent was on leave. The 6 months ended and it became a permanent position. She enjoyed the reconnection with clients, buyers and negotiating deals for Jay Leno, The Beach Boys, Paul Anka, David Spade and the list goes on. Never really missing a beat, she stepped right in comfortably.

Chyna is a rebel at heart. She still has her other job as a photographer. Balancing the two jobs and being a mom, a wife to a wonderful husband (also at ICM Partners), a daughter, a sister, and a friend.

Enjoys creating moments, and having a good time. She lives with this rule... life is not about what happened yesterday, or worrying about tomorrow, it is about this very moment, making the best of it and having a good time.

Rick Farrell With 19 years of agency experience, Rick Farrell has been a music agent at ICM Partners for 15 years. He is the responsible for booking the west coast for the adult contemporary department in the Los Angeles office. ICM’s adult contemporary clients include the Temptations, Kris Kristofferson, Kathy Griffin and Jay Leno. Rick is responsible for Vicki Lawrence, Shirley MacLaine, Brian Culbertson, William Shatner and others.

Rick was born and raised in L.A. and has a bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University in Business Administration.

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Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation Our Mission In partnership with the City of Torrance, The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation’s mission is to enrich the community through the performing arts by providing diverse cultural, educational and entertainment experiences of the highest quality.

Our Vision The shared vision of the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation is to enrich the lives of all those within the City of Torrance and surrounding communities through the performing arts. By presenting relevant, accessible and quality performances of all genres, it is believed that through these efforts it is possible to bridge cultural divides, help the young, build economic development and begin conversations relevant to the human condition.

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