The Tessanne Chin Foundation ready for summer showcase

Singer and recording artiste Tessanne Chin, through her charitable foundation, is hosting more than 50 talented children, her largest cohort to date, for the fourth annual Summer Singing Intensive training camp. The students are now preparing for the programme’s end-of-camp showcase, coached by Chin and performance instructors Evad Campbell, Lori Burnette, Diana Sancho, Victoria Taffe and Kelly Barrett. Titled ‘Out of the Box’, this year’s showcase is scheduled for Sunday, August 23 at 6 p.m. at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre at the Ranny Williams Centre in St Andrew.

The programme also marks a milestone for Chin, who plans to expand her year-round performing arts academy, The Voice House, at its newly dedicated home in Liguanea, St Andrew. The performance ensemble associated with the programme will also now be known as The Voice House.

“It has always been my dream is to create a space where children can develop their voices and their confidence all year long. Through The Voice House, we will offer comprehensive training in singing, voice acting, stagecraft, and performance development, giving young talent a structured pathway to grow their skills throughout the year,” shared Chin.

“Over the past three years, we have been successfully hosting an after-school programme, and our kids have been consistently engaged for several corporate and entertainment events, demonstrating the high calibre output that we are delivering. We see so much potential to deliver so much more under our expanded programme,” she highlighted.

Looking ahead, Chin and her team are laying the groundwork to establish a talent agency for children, creating a safe, structured avenue for young performers to access auditions, bookings, and industry opportunities both locally and internationally.

“Our new home has and will continue to allow us to give them the kind of consistent, world-class training that builds not just performers, but empowered young people,” she added.

Chin’s vision is being strengthened by the support of some of Jamaica’s most influential artistes, including Sean Paul, who this year has generously offered scholarships to help children access the year-round programme and pursue higher education in the performing arts.

She also noted the kind contributions of this year’s sponsors, which include Tastee, Supreme Ventures, Sagicor, The Sandals Foundation, among others. She also expressed gratitude for her production partners and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission for their involvement in making the programme a success.

“Their generosity is opening doors for children who might otherwise never get the chance to explore their gifts,” said Chin.

To support this weekend’s performance, members of the public are invited to purchase tickets at the gate. All proceeds from the show will be used to provide support for talented Jamaican youth pursuing tertiary education in the performing arts and scholarship recipients enrolled in the The Voice House programmes.

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