WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
A product or service can only be as good as the people behind it. Our talented and motivated directors and staff take great pride in producing professional, innovative and quality programs, events and experiences for young people and our communities.
But, don’t take our word for it! Here’s what others have to say:
“I just wanted to thank you for organizing a fabulous program.
I wish I would have found out about it sooner so that she could have participated all 3 weeks of camps.
She loved it! I can't thank you enough!”
“Thanks so much for all that you did! My son really enjoyed the workshop and my family enjoyed the show. The first thing my son said after the show was, "I got over my fear of performing in front of a crowd!!" Thanks again and see you next month!!!!”
“What a great show, thanks for a job well done!!”
“Such a fabulous program! My daughter had the best time, but more importantly,
made friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
She is still grinning from her instructional time with Chelsea........
she learned so much, and increased her self confidence.”
“This program is priceless. Again, hats off to a great show, an even better program
and the very affordable opportunity to learn from the greats, The Young Americans!”
“I just wanted to thank you for organizing a fabulous program.
I wish I would have found out about it sooner so that she could have participated all 3 weeks of camps.
She loved it! I can't thank you enough!”
“I am truly grateful to the staff at camps. The girls had an amazing experience and can't wait to return.”
We’ve included the words of some outstanding entertainment veterans we’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years. Here’s what some of them had to say about us!
Stephanie J. Block - Broadway Veteran and Recording Artist
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 and the tremendous difference he is making in young artists' lives.
Kye Brackett - Choreographer & Entertainer
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. It's my pleasure to count myself among those working on his staff.
Jamie Wooten - Television Producer & Playwright
These days, I'm an internationally-produced playwright (Dearly Beloved, Southern Hospitality, The Dixie Swim Club) but in my "past lives" I was a song-and-dance man (Busch Gardens, Princess Cruises) and a television writer/producer (The Golden Girls, Half & Half).
But back to that "song-and-dance" part. That was when I worked alongside and for Bruce Sampson. And he was, and is, one of the most talented, hardest-working, and yes, nicest guys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
I've had the pleasure of watching him teach others and share his knowledge of performing and of seeing those young people learn and grow beyond what they thought they were capable of.
Mark Walberg - Television Host and Producer
"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.”