NEPA Sings: Meet the contestants

Meet the contestants: Richard C. Kraus

For Richard, 18, his love of music was realized while pursuing his love of acting. While looking for ways to perform, he discovered musicals and “fell in love with it.”

To be able to use his talents as a performer to help kids in need is “amazing,” he said.

“Being part of an event that gives so many kids a voice means the world to me,” he said. “I know what it’s like to not have a voice in small-scale, petty, overall stupid and important things, and I can’t even imagine what it’s like to be silenced in a much more serious, life-changing scenario. It feels amazing to play even a small role in ensuring these kids find a safe home.”

To see Richard and our 11 other contestants perform for a great cause, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nepa-sings-finals-tickets-43246616795 or call (570) 855-2247 to purchase your tickets.

NEPA Sings: Meet the contestants

Meet the contestants: Lisa Percevault

Lisa, who describes herself as “21 for the second time,” wants people to know “it’s never too late to do anything.”

After being encouraged by her choir teacher in high school, Lisa has been pushing herself to do her personal best since then – even auditioning for American Idol over 14 years ago.

On top of performing as part of NEPA Sings, Lisa is graduating in May with her Master’s degree in Business Administration and is in the process of applying to law school.   

Lisa says it’s “awesome” to be part of a competition that helps give kids in Luzerne County a voice, even if it’s just one kid at a time.

“My wish is that all kids who need a CASA will have a CASA,” Lisa said. “But if only one new kid is assigned a CASA as a result of this event, it will be worth it.”

To hear Lisa and our 11 other contestants lift their voice for children in need, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nepa-sings-finals-tickets-43246616795 or call (570) 855-2247 to purchase your tickets.