With the end of such elementary level opportunities, “I got the sense that a program such as Spotlight is really needed. Spotlight children will become more confident, experience team building, leadership, public speaking and friendship. But mainly the biggest thing is confidence…and although some of the kids might just do it for fun they may find it’s something they want to do with their life.
“I knew at 7 years old,” that I wanted to sing and be a performer, “and I don’t want a 7-year-old out there not have the opportunity to find out this is what they want to do with their life.”
Grant’s feet are firmly planted on her life path with performances in various musical shows for Universal Studios Hollywood and Six Flags Magic Mountain, as well as appearing on The Glee Project Season 2 on the Oxygen Network. She has also performed several leading and supporting roles in regional musical theater productions in the Los Angeles area. Grant has a comprehensive background in teaching and directing youth, as well as four years of professional a cappella experience including singing the National Anthem to start parades in her Santa Paula hometown.
Her business partner Kenny has performed at multiple theme parks across Southern California, including Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, and Six Flags Magic Mountain. He has performed in numerous regional musical theatre productions with leading roles including Little Shop of Horrors, RENT, Forever Plaid and The Producers. He also has an extensive choral background and has professional a cappella experience.
“All my life I felt I didn’t fit in because I was heavy,” said Grant who found “What I loved to do was performing and singing…when I do I feel so free, there is no limit to what I can do, whatever I want to be there’s nothing I can’t do.
“I found someplace that feels like home, not in the wwwsense of a place but in doing what you love…it’s amazing. I have no interest in fame, I just want to make a living doing what I love and be that person on the stage.”
For more information including the cost of the Spotlight program email SantaPaulaSpotlight@gmail.com
Also visit the program’s Facebook page for updates:
www.Facebook.com/SantaPaulaSpotlight
