Arts & Entertainment
Los Gatos High School Girls in South Bay Teen Idol Finals
Serena Koo and Dana Cullinane will perform 7-10 p.m., March 31 at the Jewish Community Center for a chance to win $2,500 scholarship and $500 for their school.
students Dana Cullinane and Serena Koo are among 10 finalists in the first South Bay Teen Idol competition which takes place the evening of March 31 at the 14855 Oka Rd.
The winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship and $500 for their school during the competition, which is similar to the popular Fox TV show American Idol and will take place 7-10 p.m.
In addition to group and individual performances by the finalists, the up-and-coming teen band Y I Yell from Los Angeles will be performing.
Find out what's happening in Los Gatoswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
General admission is $25 for adults and $15 for children and students. Reserved seating is $40 and VIP tickets with reserved seating and dessert after-party are $75. To purchase tickets, please click here.
The finalists were among more than 50 students who participated in tryouts during semifinals held Feb. 9.
Find out what's happening in Los Gatoswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
“South Bay Teen Idol is an all-star collective of the greatest talent this side of the Bay. I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Justin Germond, a recruiter from America’s Got Talent, who was present during the semifinals.
The finalists are:
- Annie Hunt, Archbishop Mitty High School
- Brandon Farmer, homeschooled
- Casey Rico, Silver Creek High School
- , Los Gatos High School
- Daniel Stromfeld, Leigh High School
- Haley Henson, Presentation High School
- Kalpana Chinnappan, Leland High School
- Samantha Gorjanc, Sacred Heart Catholic School
- Sanjana Shukla, Saratoga High School
- , Los Gatos High School
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
