'Brewster's Got Talent' a Big Success for Brewster Education Foundation

From the Brewster Education Foundation

A Friday school snow closing could not hold back the talented acts and enthusiastic audience at the Brewster Education Foundation’s first annual “Brewster’s Got Talent” show, held on Saturday night after a one day postponement at the Brewster High School Performing Arts Center.

HH Wells Middle School 7th grader Annie Sullivan took home the $1,000 grand prize for her rendition of “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked.” Her performance was “Broadway ready,” according to Judge Noreen Mahoney.

Kayla Pinzur, a Brewster High School junior who is a lyrical dancer, and Karma Darwin, a local band featuring five Brewster High School alumni, were also recognized as finalists in the show.

The show featured 20 acts, of all ages and positions in the community, from elementary, intermediate, middle and high school students, to faculty, alumni, and community members. More than 500 enthusiastic audience members cheered on the participants, who included a standup comedian, trumpet player, pianist, community theater group, a sister twirling act, various dancers, singers and bands. Many people appreciated the variety and talent of the acts presented.

“The quality of the performers and the enthusiasm and size of the audience exceeded our expectations for our first year. We are really looking forward to next year’s ‘Brewster’s Got Talent’”, said Joe Cavanagh, Brewster Education Foundation Board Member and Talent Show Chairperson.

The Brewster Education Foundation would like to thank the following people for helping to make this event a success: Ann Marie Chalmers, Jeane Stein, both of whom helped coordinate the show; judges Tom Mullane, Noreen Mahoney, and Stephanie Rubino; BHS assistant principal Kieran Stack, who served as emcee for the show; the Brewster High School stage, sound and lighting crew; and those who volunteered to sell show tickets, raffle tickets, and refreshments.

The Brewster Education Foundation was formed thirty years ago with the mission to raise money for scholarships and grants for Brewster students and faculty. It has fundraised over $1,000,000 in the last 30 years.

Please go to their web site to find out about their gala dinner on April17.

PHOTO: First ever BGT Winner Annie Sullivan (Center) with her family/BEF