Oliver Reheasals in Full Swing!

Oliver rehearsals are rolling right along, getting ready for Opening Day which is exactly two weeks away!
Knowing how busy Sam’s been lately, with going back to school and extra curricular activities like rugby and band practice. You would wonder where he finds time for yet another nearly Broadway production!

While Sam does not have the lead roll as he did in Tommy, he will be bringing what he does best to this production, his SINGING EXCELLENCE!  Sam has been singing since a very young age, and it’s because of that natural ability that Sam can’t sit on the sidelines for long.  Whether it be rugby or musical drama Sam will always be seen in the midst of it, giving his all for every performance.

Sam has announced the dates that he will be performing including opening night.
The dates are as follows:
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Saturday 31 6pm Opening night, Tuesday 3rd Nov
Thursday 5th Nov, Saturday 7th Nov matinee
Sunday 8th Nov matinee, Wednesday 11th Nov
Friday 13th Nov, Saturday 14th Nov evening
Tuesday 17th Nov, Thursday 19th matinee
Saturday 21st matinee
Sunday 22nd matinee
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For more information and Tickets see Oliver Tickets and Info

No rest for the Talented! Sam Verlinden & Jordan Jansen

Sam Verlinden at home

What can I say? This guy never rests! If I had just finished performing nearly every night in a musical, singing until my voice was raw, looking into bright lights and sweating with heavy costuming, while fighting off the headache that usually comes from lack of rest for over three weeks, I’d be ready for a vacation. But then, I’m not                                 Twelve year old Sam Verlinden!

Not only has Sam been doing “Tommy the Musical” for over a month but last week started rehearsing for his next stage performance in “Oliver”. Whew! I’m getting tired just writing this!
♫ More Great News!    ♫
Sam also took First Place at WonderWorld TV last week with his entry for “I’ll be There”.  He now has two Golden Ribby Award entries to to vote for.
  1. I’ll be There with 52,075 current votes
  2. Who’s loven you with 74,255 current votes

Two is always better than one however the fans will have to be smart and pick their favorite in order for Sam to capture this ultimate prize!  He will need to triple these votes. Don’t forget, you can continue to vote as many times as you like everyday. The award date has still not been set so don’t waste any time with your voting.

Sam’s remaining video entries are currently on HOLD but you can still vote for your next favorite to win.
The HOLD is only temporary as has been explained before. So Vote now Vote Five!
“Ben” Television performance
“Ben the Tribute”, dedicated to Michael Jackson
“I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly

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Jordan is still holding a substantial lead for First Place with his contest entry at Soundcheck. The contest is in round Eight and he has 1,671 votes currently. But don’t stop because Jordan has the Music in him and deserves this WIN!

Also don’t forget to vote for Jordan’s Golden Ribby Award song: “Hallelujah”