S P O N S O R E D B Y G B A P P , I N C

CITY KIDZ GOT SKILLZ MAY 2009

GBAPP’s City Kidz Got Skillz was truly a pre-mier youth talent showcase. Over 200 people sup-ported the kids at the Art Exhibit & Reception on May 8th at People’s United Bank and the Talent Show on May 9th at Down-town Cabaret Theatre, both in Bridgeport, Connecticut. By providing this fun opportunity for youth age 5-18 to express their amazing gifts of visual and performing arts, over 60 talented youth had the courage to step into the spot-light for a chance to win cash prizes and the chance to get recognized by tal-ent scouts in the area. City Kidz 2006 Alumni, Anatasha Machuca and the Bridgeport Children’s Conservatory of Dance performed at the Art Exhibit & Reception; and guest performances by 3.2.1 Gospel Group, Double Up Dance Group, and 3-time Apollo winner, Omar Wilson had everyone dancing in their seats at the talent show. Professional judges pro-

vided positive feedback to each contestant and the young people were eager to speak to the judges after the show for more.

B r i d g e p o r t ’ s G o t T a l e n t 2009 Art Contest

Winners

Grand Prize: Eliaser Almodovar,

age 10

2nd Place: Jasmine Rivera,

age 18

3rd Place: Amanda Barnes,

age 18

2009 Talent Show

Winners

Grand Prize: Dion Pratt

Age 14

2nd Place: Bridgeport Profiles

Theatre, Central High School

Students

3rd Place: Tyler Holloway

Age 10

Talent Show Winner, Dion Pratt Art Contest Winner, Eliaser Almodovar

GBAPP’s Life Choices Students performing original rap,

“Don’t Do Drugs”.

P a g e 2 C I T Y K I D Z G O T S K I L L Z

Sonny, age 11, GBAPP Life Choices Project student and contestant: “My ex-perience at City Kidz was amazing… we had a great time and also loved watch-ing all the performances. It doesn’t matter if you win, what matters is how much fun you had.”

Dr. Rita Holloway, parent: “Thanks again for a won-derful experience with GBAPP. You did an awe-some job! Thank you, thank you!”

Host, Pete Finch: “Sara, I'm so happy to have worked with you and GBAPP. The kids were great, Thank you so much!”

Talent show judge, Double Up Dance Group: “We had an enjoyable time working with you and your staff this pass weekend. These kids are amazing and we love working with them.”

Linda Jenkins, Barrett Outdoor Communications, and Champion Sponsor: “I attended the talent show and really enjoyed it. I was born and raised in Bridge-port so it’s always been close to my heart. It was a most enjoyable evening for me and I look forward to the next one!”

Art Exhibit & Talent Show Hosted By Pete Finch

LIVE! With Pete Finch TV

Talent Show Judges & Special Guest (Back left to right) Rai Angle, co-founder Noble Records; Omar Wilson, re-

cording artist; Paul Herman, Double Up Dance Group (Front left to right) Rodney T. Moore, VP Pressure Point Productions & Family Man Entertainment; Barbara Oleynick, playwrite composer; and Brian Herman,

Double Up Dance Group

Art Contest Judges Lizzy Rockwell, illustrator

Jack Tom, graphic designer & educator Suzanne Kachmar, program director City Lights Gallery

Alisson Wood, Playhouse Education Director & YouthSpeak coordinator

City Kidz Got Skillz Champion Sponsor: Barrett Outdoor Communications, Inc

Art Contest Awards Sponsor:

Grand Prize, 2nd Prize & 3rd Prize—People’s United Bank

Talent Show Awards Sponsors: Grand Prize—Yellow Taxi Service, Inc

2nd Prize—Bridgeport Hospital 3rd Prize—Knights of Columbus

(St. Ambrose Church Council #13228)

Art Judges Alisson Wood and illustrator, Lizzy Rockwell

presenting awards.

Double Up Dance Group, Paul and Brian Herman warm up the crowd both nights.

3.2.1. Gospel Group Dream Steppers

God’s Gift

Michelle Foster

Anatasha Machuca, City Kidz 2006 Winner

Shantelle Bright Bridgeport Profiles Theatre, Central HS

Cindy Rivera

GBAPP, Inc. 200 Mill Hill Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610 GBAPP is a 501(c)3 organization; Tax ID # 06-1132473 Tel. (203) 384-3629 Fax. (203) 338-8453

For over 25 years, GBAPP has provided effective prevention programs that have touched the lives of thousands of youth and families in our community. The awareness and funds generated from this event will ensure that these services provided to the community will continue for years to come. Thank you for coming and please enjoy all the fun activities and resources that are available for you today. I want to thank the GBAPP Board of Directors, staff, Mayor’s Office, talented celebrities, press, community volunteers, People’s United Bank and Downtown Cabaret Theatre, and especially our kids for making this event a great success. Sincerely, Rudy Feudo, Executive Director

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Mayor Bill Finch and Rudy Feudo, Executive Director

Design by Sergio Escobar, contestant

Amanda Barnes

Jasmine Rivera Tyler Holloway Omar Wilson

Our awesome volunteers

Sara Nichols presenting to Honorable Mention, DaMoniqe McAllister

Bridgeport Profiles Theater