Wellington Announces Semi-Finalists in Wellington Talent Search Competition
Wellington is proud to announce the Top 24 competitors in the first-ever Wellington Talent Search competition! The talent level is through the roof, but only one act will win the $500 Grand Prize along with a full scholarship sponsored by Talent INC. to attend the Talent INC. National Talent Convention and Showcase in Orlando – a prize valued at nearly $2,000. Four runners-up will take home $250. The Semi-Finalists, in alphabetical order, are as follows:
Maggie Baugh Lauren Healey and Morgan Healey
Emma Beers Devounte Ho-Hing
Sasha Bhasin Incync Dance Crew
David Blake Jr. Tempest Johnson
Leah Campbell Tanja Landrum
Cristina Caperna and Nicky Wood Lily Marie
Robert Caperna Jessica Quigley
Layla Chalifoux Katherine Roberts
Gabriella Craft Megan Saslow
Dream Team Elite Emily Shecter
Sarita Francis Charlie Tooch
Jillian Halperin Dalton Williams
The Semi-Finalists will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 3rd at the Wellington Amphitheater located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard. The Top 12 scorers will advance to the Finals at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 4th, ending the evening with the dramatic announcement of the winners.
For questions about the competition, contact Joe Piconcelli, Cultural Programs and Facilities Manager, at (561) 791-4756 or jpiconcelli@wellingtonfl.gov. For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.