No stimulus needed for teen talent bank

Wow.
While many in Brentwood were listening to Brentwood's own Dave Ramsey's nationally simulcast Town Hall meeting (wish I could have been in two places!), I attended the Brentwood High School Choral Department's "Mainly a Capella" concert.
I never cease to be amazed at the level of talent our high school students possess. Did you see Beauty and the Beast at BHS or Footloose at Ravenwood this spring?
After the Beauty curtain closed in March, my brother, in town from Virginia, made the statement: "This was better than most of the theater I've seen in Richmond the past few years."
Thursday night's concert was just another example of the incredibly talented youth that live here. Taylor DeFore's take on "Superman" left me speechless. Brett Rosenblum totally rocked "You Raise Me Up." In the spirit of full disclosure, my son Thomas had a solo as well (which is why I wasn't at the Town Hall meeting). Believe me, he doesn't get his pipes from his mother.
If you've missed this spring's earlier productions or concerts, don't despair. Just plan to head to Brentwood Academy this weekend for Into the Woods.
Shows continue Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved tickets, available online only, are $12. General admission tickets are $8. Visit brentwoodacademy.com for details. Hope some talent scouts have been in the audiences this spring. If not, they've missed a fine opportunity to discover some amazing young talent.
Maybe we could add a local teen talent show to the always popular but growing tired lineup at Crockett Park this summer. Now that could be amazing.