March 9, 2008 - CTG crowns 2008 TRIAD IDOLS in three age groups!

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The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) crowns
2008 Triad Idols in three age groups!

Winners and runners-up live across the Triad—in Guilford, Davidson,
Alamance, and Randolph counties

Greensboro, NC, March 9, 2008 — The three winners of TRIAD IDOL 2008 were announced today at the conclusion of the TRIAD IDOL Final Event, which was held at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro:

Callan Loflin, 11, of Denton, was crowned the Triad Idol in the 8-12-year-old age group. She attends South Davidson Middle School. Callan sang, “Carolina Girl.”
Daniel Reid, 16, of Greensboro, was crowned the Triad Idol in the 13-18-year-old age group. He attends Southeast Guilford High School. Daniel sang, “Stand.”
Gayle Brooks of Greensboro was crowned the Triad Idol in the 19-and-older age group. She works at Guilford Performance. Gayle sang, “Fools Fall in Love.”

Each Triad Idol received a prize package including $1,000 cash; a paid contract to perform at Castle McCulloch’s Christmas Castle; a paid contract with the Barn Dinner Theatre; and a professional headshot photograph from Aesthetic Images.

The runners-up included:

Zykia Thrower, 12, of Greensboro: First runner-up (8-12-year-old age group)
Karson Bankhead, 12, of Asheboro: Second runner-up (8-12-year-old age group)
Alesha Lawson, 14, of Graham: First runner-up (13-18-year-old age group)
Rodney Sorrell, II, 18, of Stokesdale: Second runner-up (13-18-year-old age group)
Neal Shirley of Greensboro: First runner-up (19-and-older age group)
Bobby Pittman of Greensboro: Second runner-up (19-and-older age group)

Judges evaluated all 41 finalists on singing ability, vocal style, and stage presence.

“The judges had an extremely difficult job today,” said Mitchel Sommers, Executive Director of the Community Theatre of Greensboro, which has presented TRIAD IDOL annually since 2005. “The level of talent among the finalists was truly extraordinary. In fact, every finalist made me proud with the way they performed.”

TRIAD IDOL is CTG’s annual talent-finder and fundraiser. For more information, visit www.triadidol.org.

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About the Community Theatre of Greensboro

For 59 years, the Community Theatre of Greensboro has been committed to providing theatre for the community…by the community. CTG knows that an appreciation for the Arts—honed by performing, volunteering backstage, or attending productions—is an important part of a well-rounded life…and an indicator of a vital community. CTG stages a variety of productions each season—from dramas to musicals to the annual production of The Wizard of Oz (now entering its 14th hit year). CTG believes that TRIAD IDOL fills an important need in our community: giving children, teens, and adults the opportunity to develop their performance skills through an exciting series of events.