The Village Has Got Talent - And Her Name is Donna Manzi!

Monday, April 5, 2010

It is no surprise that there's a lot of talent on this campus. From the staff who steal the show (and the microphone) at our annual Holiday Party, to Nyisha, the owners' daughter who shares her remarkable vocal ability with residents and staff whenever she's in town. Then there are our gifted artists like resident Paul Riordan, our extraordinary musicians like Moriah, Meredith, and resident Alice Pickard, our thesbians like resident John Brown, our poets like resident Barbara Spalding, and our many athletes, dancers, and writers.

But only one of our Village talents is being considered for this season's America's Got Talent, and that's our very own Donna Manzi, beloved waitstaff coordinator in The Chalet. Donna's good nature, consistent hard work, and willingess to go over and above for residents, makes her a cherished part of Chalet residents' world. "Donna's like a bright light in the dining room," says one table of ladies. "You can always feel her warm presence."

With a voice that is both tender and soaring, Donna attended an audition for the famed national talent show on Sunday, March 21 at the Twin River Casino's To Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club. Donna began the day feeling calm, cool and collected dressed in a denim ensemble accented by a vibrant fuschia scarf. After several delays of her start time, however, Donna's excitement and nervousness reached its peak when finally at 1:10 in the afternoon, only 50 minutes before the auditions closed, Donna was asked to take the stage. She sang "Nobody" by Sylvia, and her performance was beautiful.

Among the 200 acts auditioning that day for America's Got Talent were local singer Bobby Justin, Michael Jackson impersonator Michael Knight, and a North Providence dance troop.

The crew told Donna to expect a call or email within 4 to 6 weeks, letting her know if she will be advancing to the next round or not. If she makes to the next round, Donna will be asked to perform in front of this season's judges, Howie Mandell, Sharon Osbourn, and Piers Morgan. And if they like her, she just might make it onto the program, which begins airing the first week of June.

Says Donna, "It was a thrilling experience for me and I feel confident that I did well," adding, "and Que Sera Sera... Whatever will be, will be."

Here's hoping that our bright light finds her place among the stars.

Labels: America's Got Talent, staff, talent, Team

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