Celebration of Music - Talent Search

Payton is 14 years old & she attends CYHS. She started performing in shows at the age of 5 1/2 & has been in 24 shows. She is currently finishing her run in “Frozen, Jr.” at The Belmont Theatre & has started rehearsals for her high school show “Into The Woods”. She enjoys performing in shows with Acts of Kindness Theatre Company who for the past 14 years has given back to the community through their HEARTS THROUGH ART. Payton performed with Shine Music Foundation, a non-profit organization who strives to build the community by unifying diverse groups of people through a love & passion for music & to inspire, uplift & give hope to the youth. Payton takes vocal lessons in NYC at Badiene Magazine Vocal Studio & locally with Lisa Pantano. She takes dance classes in NYC & locally & acting classes in NYC & with Donald McKenna, Jr. in Media, PA. She spends some of her summer attending weekly vocal & acting intensives at Broadway Workshops in NYC. In 7th & 8th grade, Paytons school chorus group presented her their Leadership Award. Payton is currently a member of her high school chorus & also performs with The Chamber Singers, a select small choir group at her high school. For the past 5 years she was invited to sing The National Anthem at The York Revolution Baseball games. Payton performs & sings at various venues as a Costumed Character Performer (Princess Elsa). When she’s not in shows, she volunteers at The Belmont Theatre (concessions, usher & summer camp assistant). She has also been a student teacher at Adrenaline Dance of York. Payton is currently signed with Reinhard Model & Talent Agency. She is very excited for this awesome opportunity.