Sing-A-Long

Spring Sing is my favorite UCLA event of all time.  I remember the first time I went, I was blown away by the exceptional talents, from the singing acts who wrote all their own songs and played all their own music, to the dancing hip hop teams, to the unbeatable company. Company is a group of students who act as the hosts of the talent show and provide entertainment in between sets and competition.  

When I attended my first Spring Sing my second year, company was the sh*t. 

They were hilarious, crazy and undeniably talented.  I left the concert talking about them for days and watching the Youtube videos over and over again.  I attended my second Spring Sing solely for the purpose of watching them and them alone.  They fared well but were less funny. (And no, that's not because I auditioned for them but didn't make the team, ok?!) This year, I was determined to make the team but alas, the stars didn't align for me and I failed to audition. I settled for sitting in the sidelines and enjoying the show...

And boy did I enjoy it, we got to enjoy this year's Spring Sing in the comfort of the warm and roomier Pauley Pavilion. Never seen anyone dribble balls here, might as well watch people strum some guitars instead.
Julie Andrews received the annual George & Ira Gershwin Award! I do love me some Mary Poppins.  I love her grace, wit and beautiful voice but mostly, I love the story of how she was the original My Fair Lady in the Broadway production of the story. However, when it came time to cast for the movie, Hollywood chose Audrey Hepburn for having a more classic and elegant look. But when Oscar time came, Andrews got the justice she deserved by winning over Hepburn for her role in Mary Poppins. Who's classy and elegant now, huh?  Good choice, SAA!

That's Julie, for those of you who can't see.  Yea, I know we had nosebleed seats but we had fun so it was all good.

Company was much better this year. Not as mind-blowing as my first Spring Sing but the jokes were wittier and much more intelligent. It wasn't as laugh out loud humor but more of a chuckle to self. I enjoyed it.  Here is my favorite skit of the night; the trailer for Rain: H2O...NO.

Here is the winner of the best skit of the night; the IPHONE/Jai Ho song and dance routine, created by none other than fellow LCCer and dear friend, Shane Billings! Congrats, Shane, you talented schmuck, you!

I couldn't help but wonder where Shane could have gotten his award-winning skit idea from...hmmmm.....

LCC does JaiHo

looks just a tad familiar, wouldn't you say?

Anyway, congrats to all my talented friends who performed throughout the evening; Evelyn, Jarrell, Shane, Christine and more! I am proud to know you. =)