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A Weekend with Sam Verlinden

Sam returned to school this week with a full agenda not just for school but for his extra curricular activities as well.

Sam announced today;
Sam in his MJ jacket

“I’m back to school, Oliver rehearsals, Battle of the Band rehearsals, Touch Rugby Training and Christmas in the Park rehearsals”.

Goodness Sam! Don’t you ever take a break?
Well the answer to that is yes he did. While short, it was a much needed refreshing from the tedious grind that the past 2 months have afforded him.  You could say it was a last days of school vacation/birthday celebration.  Sam spent part of the weekend at a local Thyme Park with his two best mates Luke and Liam. It was a great time of just boys being boys!

When we think about Sam, we think about the bundle of talent he is! We see him on stage under the spotlight, on the television, entertaining for special events, entering and winning World Talent Competitions, creating new You-Tube videos, answering tons of Fan Mail, Busking (singing on the street)  on the weekends, on and on we could go! However it’s good to know that Sam every once and awhile can relax and just be a fun loving 12 year old boy!

Sam and his two best friends Luke and Liam
The boys dressed for the cool morning air as they ventured around the park, rode some killer roller coaster rides, and once things warmed up enjoyed a cool ice cream treat.
Sam and his friends Luke and Liam

Shown in the pictures is Luke, ( on left), Sam, and Liam (on right).



Cool t-shirt Liam! It’s good to see that Sam has great friends with similar interests!

So come on along for a few more great pictures of a fun filled weekend with the boys and then don’t forget to visit all of Sam’s contest entries to cast your daily votes!  The new stationary links are located in the greeen sidebar at the top of this page next to Sam’s background picture!

Sam, Luke, and Liam on CoasterLiam and Sam in go cart
This is one blogger who is extremely jealous because I love roller coasters, go carts, and especially cotton candy!
Be sure to stay tuned for more inside peeks of Sam’s life, friends, and adventures.  He will be here all month!
CHEERS FROM SAM AND THE GUYS!

Auckland Theatre Company Presents “Oliver”

Oliver pic

Oliver! Coming to the SKYCITY Theatre Oct 29 through Nov 21.

Mark Hadlow will take the stage as Fagin, in this new production directed by Raymond Hawthorne.


This Dickens classic has been presented through movies and stage productions for many years.  Countless children have had the joy of singing songs like: Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself at Home, I’d do Anything, the all time favorite, Where is Love and You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two.

Sam getting spiffy for "Tommy the Musical"

However this year our very own Sam Verlinden will be gracing this showcase stage. While Sam is not playing a lead roll, you can be sure that his rich, pure, perfect pitched voice will add much to every scene he is in, which should be a good number.

This one thing you can count on. When you leave the theatre after enjoying this Musical, like Oliver,  you’ll come

♫ ♫♫  ♫ ♫  ♫♫ ♫♫ ♫♫ back again  ASKING FOR MORE!

Be watching throughout this month as we gain backstage glimpses of Sam and the Cast and hopefully more interviews and movie clips.  Sam is very excited about this Musical which comes on the heels of ‘TOMMY THE MUSICAL” which just concluded this past Wednesday.

Eventfinder Web Site is encouraging you to purchase your tickets early so your not left out in the cold, a ticket-less orphan.