We are now FULL for February, but will take 2-3 “back ups” if you are interested. Sixteen is our limit.
1-CARL CULLEYis a junior at Klein Oak High School, currently rehearsing for their upcoming musical, Into the Woods. He has performed in over 40 productions, including Aida, Aladdin JR, and Lend Me a Tenor. Last year, he was the lead in the inaugural Mainstreet Theatre Teen Production of Les Miserables. He also recently auditioned for American Idol, and made the Top 50 out of the Houston Auditions, and auditioned in front of Paula, Randy, and Simon. Other recent accomplishments include a 1st place finish at NATS, 2nd place in Comedic acting and 4th place in Contemporary Singing at Next Rising Star Auditions, and 1st alternate status in Pre-Area Auditions for All-State Choir Contest. He has been writing music and playing piano since the age of 5. He will be singing, “Til’ You Came Into My Life”.

2-KATHLEEN CALLAGHAN is a senior at Cy Creek; she has held a love for performing ever since her elementary school years and is eager to be able to perform here. Recently, Kathleen has been seen in Nunsense (as Sister Hubert) and in Grease (as Jan). For the past two years, Kathleen has participated in national qualifying Group Musicals singing “Cell Block Tango” and “Pandemonium”. She is currently student-directing a childrens musical, “Foxtales”. Kathleen would like to put her passions to use by working with at-risk children doing social work through opening her own community theater. She is incredibly grateful for her family, friends, and for all of the love and support she has received in every aspect of her life. She will be singing Goodbye Until Tomorrow

3-KIRSTEN JOHNSON is a senior at Cy-Fair High School has assisted in her schools past productions of both You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown as stage manager and Godspell. She is very excited to be doing this timeless, and close to the heart show, once again with such a wonderful, and talented group of people. She hopes greatly that everyone in the audience will benefit for Godspell’s undying message and endless charm. She has not decided her song yet.

4-JACKSON PERRIN is a Freshman at Klein Collins and has been singing and acting most of his 15 years. Two years with the Houston Boys Choir, then over thirty productions at venues such as Houston Grand Opera, TUTS, Masquerade Theatre, Main StreetTheatre, Cy-Fair College, Klein Collins HS, Playhouse 1960 and HFAC. Jackson is looking forward to this his second appearance on the Culture Shapers stage. He will be singing “Elaborate” Lives from AIDA.

5-HANNAH MILLER who came in second place last night is the first to sign up for January. She is a Sophomore at Klein Collins High School. She loves to be involved with choir and theater. Her 1st performance was in Bye Bye Birdie at ACE Theater. She will be playing the role of Mrs. Potts in KCHS’s February production of Beauty and the Beast so come out and support it! She was 1st at NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) in the musical theater division her freshman year and was 3rd place at the September Culture Shapers and 2nd place at the December 1st competition. She is happy to have advanced past Pre-Area auditions in Novemeber and is moving on to Area, one step closer from being apart of the All-State choir. She would like to thank her mother, voice teacher Bob Collette, and best friends for helping and supporting her through all of this. She will be singing Change In Me from The Beauty & The Beast

6-REBECCA BLANDA is a Junior at Cy Creek and has been doing musical theatre for over 10 years now and has performed in over 25 productions, including playing Sister Mary Leo in Nunsense, the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz, and Belle and Jasmine. Aside from theatre, she also loves to sing in the worship portion of her church’s high school Bible study. She would like to thank her family, her Playhouse 1960 family, her church family, and of course her friends for supporting her through everything. She will be singing “Astonishing” from Little Women

7-ROBERT ABASOLO is a Junior at Klein Forest. This is his first year in choir, but he has been in theatre since the 5th grade. This is his first year in Varsity for both theatre and choir. He is this years social coordinator for the drama dept at KF. His favorite role was recently playing Snoopy for his high school musical “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”. Recently he was in this years region choir as a Tenor 2. He plans on pursuing music after high school whether it’s musical theatre or professional guitarist. He will be performing “Why God Why” from Miss Saigon

8-ERIN HARDY is a Junior at Cy-Creek. This will be Erin’s first attempt in the Culture Shapers Contest. She is heavily involved in her high school’s theatre and choir department. Right now she is student directing “Foxtales”, a childrens musical, while also being a member of the Comdey Sportz High School League. The past two years she has qualified for the International Thespian Festival in group musical and this year Duet Musical with the help of her friend Kristyn Chalker.Erin has also been a part of the TMEA All-Region Mixed Choir for the past 3 years, and has been a Pre-Area canidate for the past 2 years. She would like to thank her family, voice teacher,Wes Landry, and her best friends for all their support throughout the years. She will sing “At Last”

9-MADISON ROBERTS is a sophomore at Klein High School, where she is actively involved in both theater and choir. She has been performing in musical theater productions since the age of 6 and has portrayed such roles as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Maggie in A Chorus Line, and Maria in West Side Story. Madison would like to thank her family, friends, and voice teacher, Mrs. Jody Haas, for helping and supporting her. She will be singing “I Can Hear the Bells” from Hairspray.

10-ROBIN VAN ZANDT is a junior at Elkins High School. Her theater credits include The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Annie (Molly) and High School Musical. At Elkins, Robin is a member of their top jazz choir, Knightbeats, who performs numerous gigs throughout Houston and produces a CD every year. Robin has been selected for the All-Region choir 5 years in a row and has received superior ratings four years in a row for her solos at the UIL Solo & Ensemble competition, allowing her to advance onto state both years of high school. Robin helps lead worship at her church in the Wired Youth Band and studies voice with Suzanne Van Velson. She will sing I want to go to Hollywood

11-CAITLIN READER is a junior at Klein Oak where she is involved in theatre and choir. She also performs at Playhouse 1960, where she has been a part of more than 20 productions. Her favorite role was Tess in Crazy for You. She will sing, “Gimme Gimme” from Thoroughly Modern Millie.

12-CHANDLER ROBERTS is a home-schooled Junior and she is excited about returning to Young Voices of Houston. She was a finalist in last years competition. She recently performed as a Narrator in the ACT@TUTS performance of Aladdin Jr. She has also performed at Main Street Theatre and Playhouse 1960. She sings weekly at Champion Forest Baptist Church, and she was a part of the independent film company CrossWind Productions for two years, playing the supporting role in the film, The Saber. She will be singing “Jimmy” from Thoroughly Modern Miliie.

13-KRIS WATKINS is a Junior at Oak Ridge High School. Historian of his Theatre Department, he is very involved in both Theatre and Choir. He recently played the role of Mr. Bumble in ORHS’s January production of Oliver!. He was a region choir finalist for the Texas All-State Choir. He dreams to someday grace the stages of Broadway. He’ll sing “Something’s Coming” from the Broadway show West Side Story.

14-CHRISTINE HOBBS is a Junior at Oak Ridge High School and an Officer in the ORHS Choir Program. She made the Region Treble Choir. Christine has been in Choir since the 4th grade, and has enjoyed it ever since. Her life revolves around singing. She hopes to major in music and pursue a life in Music. She’s done a few musicals in the past. Right now she’s just looking for experience in Performing. She will be singing “What I Did For Love” in the musical A Chorus Line.

15-JACOB BURAS is a sophomore at Klein High School. He’s been singing and acting in shows since he was 5 years old. He is currently taking voice with Jody Haas and performing in “Oklahoma” at Klein. He will sing “Mama Says” from Footloose.

16-BRITTANY THAXTON is a 17 year old senior at Klein High School. She was in the Dec. culture shapers competition where she won third place and now can’t get enough! Brittany is very active at playhouse 1960 and just finished the musical “Oklahoma” at her school. She has been dancing for the past thirteen years and singing for the past two. Brittany tries to stay involved with her church and wants to thank her family,friends, and amazing voice teacher for all of their tremendous support.