What People Have To Say
Feedback from the Louisiana Camps
Laura Feldhaus Newell - "Such a special program!!! So uplifting! My daughter and my niece absolutely loved every second! Thank you so much for all you do!! We, here in Slidell, appreciate you!!"
Joann Mulkey Thomas - "That would be awesome! I'm very impressed with how much the students learned in such a short time."
Dana Ducote Giroir - "My daughter had the best week! Thank you, please return next summer!"
Marcus Speed - "THANK YOU to ALL that made this camp possible! My children had a BLAST!!! "
Jennifer Mary Veazey - "This was such a great experience for my two kids. They had so much fun. Thank you for coming! Y'all were great."
Fay Clark Stonecypher - "My granddaughter, Remy Rogers, paid y'all a huge compliment last night at the dinner table. She declared that she loves your Believe Summer Camp EVEN MORE than the 2 other theatre camps which she attended this summer and also loved! Thank you!!"
Dami Newell Ownby - "My daughter is LOVING her experience at BELIEVE this week. Thank you so much for the hard work that went into putting this together, as well as your staff's amazing energy and positivity for these kids. You guys are rock stars!"
Dru Scoggin - "Impressive!!! in awe of the talent that has come to Slidell!!"
Donna Guidry - "Amazing!!!"
Becky Eldridge Singletary - "Alexis was just saying yesterday that she can't wait for Believe to come back. I reminded her it would be a year."
Claire Bienvenu - "Please come back to a Slidell! Huge success for the camp and the campers!"
Keely Crawford Pounds - "Absolutely wonderful! U r such an inspiration to and for our youth! Thank u for what u do !"
Sherri Baxter - "Great experience for the kids! Thanks for a wonderful week!"
n a job well done. You made all the kids feel special and did an excellent job on the production.”
Karin of San Diego
WHAT SOME OF OUR INDUSTRY
AND CELEBRITY FRIENDS HAVE TO SAY
"I am a working actor on Broadway! I am so proud to say that. I am even more proud of how I got here and the many lessons I learned along the way. I attribute so much of what I learned to the teachers that helped train me and guide me toward my dreams, the local arts programs and community theaters. I also feel I gained a wealth of information by watching those with whom I have worked.
Bruce Sampson inspired me with his talents and contagious excitement for the arts. He teaches and creates with knowledge and love. I can remember working with him and feeling so lucky to share the stage with such an incredible artist. I originated the title role in a Broadway role called The Pirate Queen and starred as Elphaba in WICKED on Broadway. Getting to Broadway takes work. It takes respect for the work and for those you are working with. And I could not have more respect for Bruce and the tremendous difference he is making in young artists' lives."
Stephanie J. Block
Award-winning Broadway Actress/Recording Artist
(WICKED, 9 to 5:The Musical, The Boy From OZ, The Mystery of Edwin Drood)
"Bruce Sampson is on fire. He is a motivator and a spark. I've seen first-hand how he elevates and inspires young people of all ages to not just dream but go after their dreams. Bruce gives the youth of today the wings to fly. The kindness in his heart is seen through his eyes. Bruce Sampson and his team are believers! They actually know talent and understand the nuturing it takes to grow not just talent but good people. It's with great enthusiasm that I support Bruce and whenever I can I stand right with him as he ignites dreams everywhere. All good things!"
Terron Brooks
Broadway Actor/Recording Artist
(The Lion King, The Temptations)
"I have known Bruce Sampson since grade school, and two things about him were evident even then: He was exceptionally talented, and he was a kind, giving human being. Those things have never changed, even as he has climbed to great heights in the music and entertainment industry. I was thrilled to learn he is bringing his talents home to help train the upcoming generation of potential stars. My kids are so excited about the possibility of learning from one of the best."
Lisa Frazier Page
Journalist/N.Y. Times Bestselling Author
(The Washington Post, The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream)
"Hello, I am Kye Brackett. I'm a singer, dancer, choreographer, songwriter and motivational speaker. I am an NAACP Image Award recipient (for Best actor in a musical: Five Guys Named Moe) and currently both choreographer and featured singer in Barry Manilow's "Music and Passion" (an Emmy award-winning show now playing in Las Vegas).
I received my initial training in the same place as Bruce Sampson, and when it comes to music and performing; I've always known him to be motivated and disciplined. He is a compassionate and professional leader whom I trust implicitly to take care of any matters pertaining to music and musical theater, as well as anything musically theatrical."
Kye Brackett
Choreographer/Entertainer/Producer
(Barry Manilow/Five Guys Named Moe/RENT)
"I've known Bruce for nearly 30 years. I've worked with him in many capacities over that time. Most recently, I've been involved with his work producing incredible singing competitions for young talented performers. His productions always run perfectly and are the utmost in professionalism. Bruce is someone I know I can count on to execute at any level of live or broadcast production. His experience, integrity, ethics and talent shine through in every thing he does."
Mark L. Walberg
VP Development at Dick Clark Company/Television Host/Producer
(Antiques Roadshow-PBS/The Moment of Truth-Fox)