Stawell Performing Arts Company recognised Connor Williams and Saige Omernik - the first graduates of the young one's program

The program, established in 2012, provides skill building and performance opportunities designed for young people aged between 7 and 17 years.

Mr Williams and Miss Omernik were some of the first enrolments and stayed with the program to the upper age limit.

The duo was awarded the recognition at the annual general meeting on Sunday.

Young One's leader and SPACi president Dianne Stewart said she was extremely proud of these two young people who have truly grown and developed their talents.

"They have become confident performers able to step up to solo singing and acting roles not only in the Young One's program but in SPACi’s all ages stage performances as well," she said.

The two graduating Young Ones will remain involved in the performing arts locally both taking on roles of responsibility with SPACi.  

Mr Williams leads the weekly Hip Hop Crew session at the Stawell Neighbourhood House and in 2019 will be a general member on the SPACi Committee.  

Miss Omernik has volunteered to organise and run the two remaining Sing-a-Long fun nights in 2019, and both will again audition for the all-ages Stawell Performing Arts Fest concert performance, on stage in September this year.  

In addition, you may also see the duo performing at the SPACi Take the Stage open mics and other performances around town.

Ms Stewart said for any aspiring young performers, SPACi Young Ones is open to new enrolments in terms three and four and SPACi Little Ones, ages five-nine years, enrolments are open all year.  

"The 2019 Young Ones show is Sing Me a Story which will see a parade of well-known characters from The Little Mermaid to the Mad Hatter and more on stage Wednesday 26th of June at the Stawell Entertainment Centre," she said.

"If you would like more information on Stawell Performing Arts Company Young Ones or other programs and performances there is a facebook page or email spaci@outlook.com to request a calendar of events."

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