Singers, dancers and an 89-year-old rapper are among 10 acts hoping to be crowned winner of “Seniors Got Talent.”
Ranging in age from 62 to 92 – with the average age being 72 – these talented senior adults will take the stage on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St.
“Seniors Got Talent” is sponsored by Morning Pointe Senior Living and Morning Point Foundation. The finalists were chosen from numerous talented Chattanooga area seniors who auditioned. They will perform Tuesday before a live audience and a panel of judges during the grand finale. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places.
“Seniors Got Talent” competition began more than 10 years ago as “Senior Idol” at the Morning Pointe of Hixson assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care community. “Seniors Got Talent” contest expands its scope and furthers its mission of engaging local seniors.
THE 10 FINALISTS
* Musician Bob Black (74)* Musician Ernestine Eldridge (92)* Vocalist Brenda Haney (71)* Rapper Joan Hanks (89)* Musician Ronnie Nicholas (71)* Musician George Samaduroff Jr. (77)* Musician Doug Smith (65) of Dayton* Vocalist Wayne Turner (64)* East Ridge Senior Fit Line Dancers: Janet Black (65), George Rodgers (63), Donata Walker (67), Jan Rosser (67), Kim Svoy (72), Rose Hain (76), Jo Minsherr (64) and Dianne Tassie (70)* Just Us Gals bluegrass quartet: Evelyn Madwell (82), Agene Parsons (83), Marilyn Reppond (69) and Linda Coniglio (69)