Success at Show Choir Canada 2022!
On May 7th 2022, Show Choir Canada, an international “glee” competition held in Toronto each year held a virtual, live stream competition due to the challenges relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. Island Show Choir took this as an opportunity to come back to the stage with one choir of passionate performers aged 9-15. Within a very short time frame and intense rehearsal times TONALITY was formed and performed a dynamic set that encompassed a science and creation theme. The performance set included the song favourites: “Little Shop of Horrors” from Little Shop of Horrors the musical, “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons, “The Scientist” by Coldplay, and “Born the Way” by Lady Gaga.
Tonality came 4th in their division.
Congratulations!
Perry Mansfield scholarship recipients share their experiences…
After a successful entry performance this year at the Show Choir Canada virtual competition this year, we celebrate scholarship recipients to the renowned Perry Mansfield Theatre intensive in Steamboat Springs, Colorado over the this summer. The Perry-Mansfield summer program is North America’s oldest performing arts camp, at over 109 years old!. In fact the Perry Mansfield program has been fundamental to acclaimed performers as Jessica Biel, Julie Harris, and Dustin Hoffman.
Over four weeks this summer, two of Island Show Choir’s performers embarked on an amazing adventure at Perry Mansfield where they received high standard instruction from top industry professionals and performed a summer mainstage production of NEWSIES.
Congratulations Liam and Samantha! We are so proud of you!
We asked Liam and Samantha some questions about their experience:
“Newsies”- Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
(ISC’s students Liam Rahme front row, middle right, Samantha Brownlee back row middle)
Photo credit: Amanda Connors
Liam R.
What was your role in NEWSIES?
“Jack Kelly”
What was your favourite part about this experience?
“Being in a supportive environment that helped me explore my passion for the arts. “
What was the most valuable lesson learned about this experience?
“It’s good to take risks because maybe it will end up being something you really like to do!”
What is your most memorable story from this experience?
“Taking improv class for the first time- I loved it! We all laughed so hard when we came up with funny things. “
What message would you like to send to your friends and peers about going on a trip like this?
“If you’re offered an opportunity and are on the fence about it, just do it!”
Liam and Samantha- Perry Mansfield 2022
Samantha B.
What was your role in NEWSIES?
“Teddy Roosevelt, Ada (dancer) and Muriel (Newsie)”
What was your favourite part about this experience?
“All the friends I made there.”
What was the most valuable lesson learned about this experience?
“You never know until you try, so always try!
What is your most memorable story from this experience?
“There was a huge thunderstorm and we had just gotten out from watching the high school theatre show. It was pouring rain, with thunder and lightning, and we had to run back to our cabins in our nice dresses and we were soaking wet from the storm!
What message would you like to send to your friends and peers about going on a trip like this?
“Everyone there was accepting and kind and it was really cool to be with other people from all different places that love the same things that I do. I was able to be creative and express myself. I learned a lot from the teachers.”