Children to Perform in Northampton's Got Talent Competition Tonight

Local children will showcase their talents at this year's Northampton's Got Talent competition on Thursday, July 19.

The show will start at 7 p.m. at the (instead of at the Municipal Park ampitheater because of the possibility of extreme heat and inclement weather) with the singing of the National Anthem by last year's winner, Haley Brown.

Unlike on the television show "America's Got Talent"—off of which this contest is loosely based—all the children contestants are encouraged with only positive feedback and comments from the judges. Additionally, all contestants receive a participation prize trophy.

Contestants will be judged by people who represent the local community, according to Betty Satterley, the Special Events Coordinator for Northampton Township Parks & Recreation.

Three community members will judge this year's contest: Dr. Kim Rose, Lynne Kelleher and Jennine Babo.

Township Supervisor and Treasurer Dr. Kim Rose, is a local chiropractor who also volunteers as a Seniorcise Instructor at the Senior Center and serves on the Liberty USO Dinner/Dance Committee. Northampton Township Business and Professional Association Chairperson Lynne Kelleher is a Realtor with Prudential, Fox and Roach and has been involved in many Northampton civic projects including the Butterfly Garden of Remembrance, the Liberty USO Dinner/Dance Committee and the Northampton Days Committee. Northampton Parks & Recreation Programs Instructor Jennine Babo, who has performed on Broadway, appeared on television's "One Life to Live," and in several movies, is also a vocal coach, dance instructor and choreographer.

The top five contestants will receive honors with the top person receiving the Northampton's Got Talent "Top Spot."

In addition to winners based off of the judges votes, the crowd will have an opportunity to participate. The attending community can cast a "write-in vote" for their favorite performer, who will then receive an "Audience Favorite" award, Satterley explained. 

2012  NORTHAMPTON’S GOT TALENT CONTESTANTS:

Fransecsa Miller, Regina Zeas

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Caitlin Norse, Cecilia Rabayda

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Visit the Park and Recreation website for further information.