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Efetobore Eruvwetaghware, sophomore biology major from Wylie, and Alison Wood, sophomore animal science major from Justin, perform “Dear Theodosia” from the musical “Hamilton.” (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Gallery: Second annual ACU’s Got Talent showcases spoken word, singing, hula hooping

April 22, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

ACU’s Got Talent showcased student performers Tuesday at the Boone Family Theatre, featuring acts including singing, dancing and spoken word. Lois Botelua, freshman theatre major from Fort Worth, and pianist Peter John, freshman finance major from Park Row, took home the top prize for their performance of “The Visitor” by Sienna Spiro, earning a trophy and $500.

James Bradshaw, senior theatre major from Sachse, sings a medley of songs in his act “Chocolate and Romance.” (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Emma Belzung, junior nutrition major from San Antonio, and Madison Brown, junior biology major from Alvin, perform their choreographed hula hoop routine. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Gabe DeVries, junior chemistry major from Anchorage, Alaska, performed while waiting for the judges to finalize the winners. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Deo Grace Tshilumba Musue, senior nutrition major from Hurst, performs his original spoken word. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Lois Botelua, freshman theatre major from Fort Worth, and Peter John, freshman finance major from Park Row, bow after their winning performance. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Wesley Mullins, senior management major from Lewisville, performs his original song “After Abilene.” (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Efetobore Eruvwetaghware, sophomore biology major from Wylie, and Alison Wood, sophomore animal science major from Justin, perform “Dear Theodosia” from the musical “Hamilton.” (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Harrison Thrift, freshman finance major from Carmel, Indiana, sings an original song. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Monet Smith, freshman psychology major from Fort Worth, sings at the 2026 ACU’s Got Talent. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

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