Talented Boy of the Day!

Introducing Allan From Trinidad & Tobago!

Every once an awhile a raw talent emerges from a corner in the globe that seldom gets any attention!  In fact many of you may have to stop and ask yourself, “Where in the world is Trinidad and Tobago?
Well, “Trinidad and Tobago” (pronounced /ˈtrɪnɨdæd É™n təˈbeɪɡoÊŠ/) is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying northeast of the South American country of Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. It was only yesterday that I was introduced to this young little singer named Allan.  Allan has such a sweet personality that shines through his expressionism as he sings songs made famous by Billy Gilman and Michael Jackson.  His mother wrote a song in the calypso genre to help spread the message about Street Children that really touched my heart! Thank you Deborah!

I just had to share this video and wonderful find with all of you.  Watch as Allan sings his intrepretation of the song “Oklahoma” by: Billy Gilman.

Allan loves to sing and act and has been in 3 stage shows (all amateur productions). His first being Oliver in the musical (Oliver!), followed by Kurt in the Sound of Music and his most recent role was that of ‘Chip’ in ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
Allan plays the piano, keyboard, drums and the steel pan.
Allan has twin sisters, Genevieve & Kiona who also love to sing & are featured on the Family’s You-Tube channel from time to time.

While Allan is far from ready for any singing contracts or record deals and is still working on perfecting his singing techniques, his only dream is to sing and bless the world with his compassionate art of music.  If there is anyone who coaches children professionally who would be willing to offer some encouragement and pointers to Allen and his mother, please visit them on their You-Tube home channel.

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.