Sam Verlinden, as “John†was outstanding in the opening scene showing off his dancing skills waltzing with his co-actor Phoebe Jasper who played Wendy. In a review written by Melanie Williams she described Sam’s portrayal of John nothing other than strong, confident and outstanding.
Harry Stanbridge & Sam Verlinden "Peter Pan 2010"
Sam Verlinden recently completed his last performance as John in Peter Pan presented by The National Youth Theater Company (NYTC) this musicaladaptation of the play by Sir James M Barrie was directed by: Glen Pickering and James Doy and Choreographed by Nikki Ring.
The show received great reviews from the first showing with special remarks included about the great harness techniques used on the flying scenes.
Sam Verlinden, as “John†was outstanding in the opening scene showing off his dancing skills waltzing with his co-actor Phoebe Jasper who played Wendy. In a review written by Melanie Williams she described Sam’s portrayal of John nothing other than strong, confident and outstanding.She went on to describe in detail the flying scene:
Connor Blackley from Florida is the new young Country Singer to keep your eyes and ears pealed for! His outstanding award winning performances more than prove his ability to shine as America’s youngest new star!
Connor Blackley performing at a local Taste of the Island Festival.
Conner Blackley was first introduced here at Rivenmaster’s Place on January 13, 2010. Since that time Connor has only continued to improve and his voice has become even richer while still maintaining a fantastic upper register which literally can Fly Me To The Moon !
The school year has been a busy time for Connor, but he is busting out his summer wings getting ready to fly into performances and competitions which begin as early as this weekend at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival’s “Generation Next Youth Jazz Competitionâ€. The competition is for singers and musicians (ages 7 to 21). Last year Connor was the 2nd youngest in the competition and came in 3rd place (he was the highest placing vocalist). Connor is hoping to snag 1st place year and use the $1000 prize towards guitar lessons.
Connor has many opportunities to show is wonderful singing abilities around sunny Florida and is often asked to sing for sport events. In this picture Connor is singing the National Anthem for the Jacksonville Suns at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. In addition to this performance, Connor will also be singing the National Anthem for 2 of USSSA Pride’s (Professional Fast pitch Softball team) games in Orlando, the first one being on June 5th and the second in July. Connor does our Country proud for each and every performance! This is one young man who lives life to the fullest and enjoys every moment he has to make others happy as he sings.
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Listen to another new recording by Connor, a Tim McGraw song; Live Like you were dying” “Live like you were dying” .
Recently I asked Connor a few questions for which he gave me the following answers. .
Rivenmaster: What is your greatest ambition right now? Connor: To become a professional singer! Rivenmaster:Who would you like to sing with if you could sing with anybody? Connor: That’s a hard question….Brad Paisley. Jon Bon Jovi. Rivenmaster: What is your most memorable experience so far in your career as a singer? Connor: Working with Cirque du Soleil in Vegas on the Viva Elvis show. Rivenmaster: What person in your life is the most inspirational to you? Connor: My Mom! Rivenmaster: Who is your Hero? Connor: I have lots of hero’s: my parents, teachers….but I have to include our military fighting overseas. Rivenmaster: Do you consider Country Music your favorite choice in music? What other genres do you enjoy if any? Connor: I really enjoy Country but I love all kinds of music: Jazz, Rock, Oldies, and Christian….all of it. Rivenmaster: If you could meet any recording artist who would you like to meet? Connor: There are so many I’d like to meet! Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Usher, Michael Buble. Rivenmaster: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Connor: Hopefully I will have my own songs playing on the radio and be on tour.
Connor Blackley Jazz Fest 2009
Connor’ school (Lavilla School of the Arts) recently held their end of the year banquet and awards dinner and Connor received 2 medals: one for receiving Superior on his Italian Art song at Solofest in March, and the other for his chorus receiving Superior at the MPA’s earlier in the year.
What else can I add about Connor other than to say that this is one young man who I will have my eye on for several years to come and “I Don’t wanna miss a thing” that this boy records because I for one just can’t get enough!
Connor has many opportunities to show is wonderful singing abilities around sunny Florida and is often asked to sing for sport events. In this picture Connor is singing the National Anthem for the Jacksonville Suns at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. In addition to this performance, Connor will also be singing the National Anthem for 2 of USSSA Pride’s (Professional Fast pitch Softball team) games in Orlando, the first one being on June 5th and the second in July. Connor does our Country proud for each and every performance!
