This year's Trent's got Talent is a celebration of Anne Shirley Theatre Company's 20th and Otonabee College's 50th Anniversaries. Come See diverse groups of students compete in a variety of different art forms from Trent Dance Teams, To Bands with Original Music, Songs from different cultures to Stand up comedians. This shows going to be a blast.
February 11th 7pm Wenjack Theatre
tickets are $10 at the door or Online
- The Judges -
The cast of judges for the show will determine the best talent at Trent.
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Abigail CareyAbigail Carey is a 2018 Toronto graduate from Randolph College, finishing with a diploma in the Performing Arts. She was 1 of 3 in her graduating class nominated for the Triple Threat Award. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, from the age of 5 Abigail was passionate about competing in the local music festival, particularly the musical theatre division. During this time she won several awards including the Rob Bruce cup and Festival Award, and earning her a nomination for a spot in the Nova Scotia provincial competition in 2016. Abigail has also played several major roles in over 15 full stage productions. During her time studying performing arts Abigail has had the opportunity to workshop with some of the most talented and noteworthy performers, including an on-stage appearance singing a duet with Broadway/West End star Peter Karrie, primarily known for his roles as Phantom (Phantom of the Opera), Jean Valjean (Les Mis), Judas (Jesus Christ superstar). Abigail also worked closely with voice actress Lenore Zann for many years, whom you may recognize as the original voice of Rogue (X-Men), and Abigail had a blast performing in Zann’s annual productions of Shakespeare in the Park.
Keep an eye out for Abigail as “Janet” in ASTC’s The Drowsy Chaperone! |
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Brandon RemmelgasBrandon is excited to be participating as a judge after years of participating as a organizer for Trent’s Got Talent in years past. As a previous member of the Anne Shirley Theatre Company, a past TCSA President (2017-19), and current Trent Employee (Student Housing/Biology Department), Brandon is looking forward to seeing Trent’s many talented students perform. Anyone who gets to perform and anyone who gets to be in the audience is a winner is his books.”
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Dr. Jessica BeckingDr. Jessica Becking is the acting Principal of Otonabee College with a long-standing passion for the performing arts. She is also a practicing academic and place-poet. Her research explores the ways that we use art and language to conserve nature and place (and vice versa). She holds a PhD in cultural studies from Trent University, an MA in creative writing and publishing from Kingston University, UK, and a BA Hons in Celtic studies and English literature from Trinity College, University of Toronto.
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Elias TrivettElias is the 2022-2023 President of the Anne Shirley Theatre Company, he started his involvement in the company with the part of Bobby in Cabaret in 2019, but has also played Oliver in Theory of Relativity, and is soon to be playing Feldzieg in The Drowsy Chaperone. This spring he is graduating at Trent University with a BA in Business Ethics and Psychology. Outside of Trent he has played many roles on stage in show such as Almost Maine, and Gypsy and has professionally taught, competed, coached, and performed Improv. At Trent Elias has built Improv communities including running weekly workshops, developed an artistic speaker series for students, and has been involved with three Haunted Drumlins. Elias also has experience stage managing including his roles as the Assistant Stage Manager at the Canadian Improve Games (Northern Ontario), and directing and co-creating “Korrigan,” a play which won three awards for design and writing at the Sears Festival. Elias has taken many Master Classes where he learnt from Alex Brightman, Richard Markus, Linda Kash, Steve Ross, and Robert McQueen. Elias has represented Canada singing in England and Germany with the International Twining Committee of Barrie Ontario. Elias is excited to have brought back Trent’s Got Talent and is happy to see so many artists supporting and getting involved again with the community!
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Stephen BrownStephen Brown has been hanging around Trent's English Department since 1985, although the University will deny any knowledge of him. He helped establish the Anne Shirley Company and has been bald since birth.
Stephen is starting off the show right with an original song that he will teach the audience. With a name like Stephen Brown, could you expect any less? |
- Trent's Talented Performers -
Check out who will be performing on February 11, 2023 at Trent's Got Talent! Tickets are on sale through the link on our main page. They will also be sold at the door. The show starts at 7pm. See you all there!
Ashton KellyActor and singer, Ashton Kelly has worked with ASTC in the past as the lead in the 2022 production of Little Women. With a wonderful voice, she will be performing At Last by Aretha Franklin.
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Rowan GloverHi there! I’m a singer songwriter with a guitar… ready to share the reason I procrastinate in school. I love to put the things words can’t explain into music. I’ve performed many times before in my small town up north, and I’m so excited for the opportunity to play my songs for you!
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Trent Dance - JazzTrent Dance Team presents… Does Your Mother Know! Choreographed by Delaney Hook, this Abba-inspired jazz routine will have you dancing in your seat! TDT is a student-run, competitive dance team here at Trent, and we are broken down into 3 teams based on the style of dance. This routine is a part of our jazz/contemp team, and we are so excited to give you a sneak peek of what we will be bringing to our competitions this season!
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Liam HammondFilm student Liam Hammond tries his hand at some stand up comedy. He can’t stop himself from saying dumb stuff in every day life, so why not try saying dumb stuff on a stage?
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Katelyn MurphyWritten by the South Korean-British composer and pianist, Yiruma. Appearing on his second album, First Love, which was released in 2001, "River Flows in You" is a very well-known song and has been Yiruma’s top hit throughout his career. Although this is a very well-known song, I enjoy expressing my own music through this beautiful composition by Yiruma by feeling the melody dance across the keys. I hope you can hear the river's dance across the keys as well.
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Taneesha TownsendSinging and playing the guitar to Riptide by Vance Joy.
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Trent Dance - TapTrent Dance Team presents… Viva la Vida! This joyful tap routine choreographed by Ryley Prebble will bring a smile to your face, and the tap rhythms she created will leave you in awe! TDT is a student-run, competitive dance team here at Trent, and we are broken down into 3 teams based on the style of dance. This routine is a part of our tap team, and we are so excited to give you a sneak peek of what we will be bringing to our competitions this season!
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Camille GuerinI am a French exchange student who arrived in Canada a month ago. As Valentine's Day approaches, I have chosen to sing one of the most beautiful French love songs : "la Vie en Rose" by Edith Piaf. I dedicate this song to all the lovers here and abroad.
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ASTC - Musical Pre-ShowA surprise clip for the musical which will be performed in March.
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yelyzaveta MakhlayI will perform a traditional Ukrainian song that portrays sincere love for the mother in Ukrainian culture. This song is a story about a dying mother who worked hard all her life to ensure a great future for her children and great-children. And on the verge of death, she is leaving the legacy to her children, but they are simply refusing to let her go, arguing that nothing can replace her presence and her love. The inevitable fate reveals that the mother turned into a vast landscape of fields. This song is a reflection of Ukrainian values pictured by the genuine love toward the image of a mother in Ukrainian culture and the authentic love for the Homeland.
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Lena RossFirst fully composed original piece by professional voice actor and rock singer Lena, "Medea in Athens" is a Greek mythology inspired Rock/Jazz song about finding your place, your found family and true self after being betrayed and feeling lonely- and coming out stronger on the other end.
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Trent Dance - HipHopTrent Dance Team presents… No Hands! Choreographed by Mackenzie Everson, this dance will bring the energy and get the crowd hyped up! TDT is a student-run, competitive dance team here at Trent, and we are broken down into 3 teams based on the style of dance. This routine is a part of our hip-hop team, and we are so excited to give you a sneak peek of what we will be bringing to our competitions this season!
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Sarah JohnsonSarah Johnson has been a musician since she was a child, and in recent years has entered the world of musical theatre. Johnson has performed in numerous music competitions, and has sung on stage with artists such as Robert Pilon and Bakithi Kumalo. Coming from St. Catharines, Johnson has sung at venues across the nation, from Toronto to South Carolina to Disney World! She has played a wide variety of instruments, and is proficient in clarinet, tenor and baritone saxophone and various percussion instruments. Johnson is excited to be back on the stage, and hopes to put a little bit of rhythm into everyone's hearts.
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Improv At TrentWatch members of Improv at Trent's performance team play one of our favourite games Four Square! Improv at Trent is a club here at Trent focused on improv education and performance. If you're interested in learning more about our community and getting involved, check out our instagram @improvattrent
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Daelin DrexlerI've been playing guitar for less than a year and have had an interest in singing since I was young. Music has always been an outlet for me and I have great passion in playing and practicing.
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NxdeThe song that will performed is called Nxde. This song is about the how women are constantly sexualized daily for just existing. The performance is to recreate the concept and dance of the original group. Showcasing how the problem is not people and their bodies themselves but those who have perverted minds.
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Tekena EmmanuelPerforming piano on the spot, Tekena will demonstrate his musical ability to hear music and play it. With a great stage presence, he will take the songs given to him by the audience and we can all sing along.
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Callum SywykHi, my name is Callum Sywyk and I will be performing a stand up comedy act. I'll tell some jokes maybe a couple of stories and hopefully you find that funny.
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The PYJAMA BOTTOMS4 sleepy guys in pyjamas who wrote a song.
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Thank you to All our VolunteersThank you to everyone who has helped to make this show a reality. The time and dedication to show off all of Trent's talent, did not go unnoticed.
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