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Patuxent Playhouse Presents “School House Rock
Live!” |
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Patuxent Playhouse Presents “School House Rock
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Schoolhouse Rock! The timeless collection of animated songs that taught an entire generation that "knowledge is power" comes LIVE to Southern Maryland! No matter what your age, you’ll be taken back to childhood Saturday mornings and see School House Rock brought to life. This live stage production features songs like “I'm Just A Bill,” “Three Is A Magic Number,” “Lolly Lolly,” “Interjections!” and the rest of your favorite School House Rock tunes. Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs as “Conjunction Junction,” “Do the Circulation” and “Zero My Hero.” This show features more than 20 kids from across the Southern Maryland region as well as a very talented adult cast, and is a sure hit for your whole family. Every generation will enjoy School House Rock Live! |
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MEET THE CAST OF "SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE!" |
Paul RosePaul is a newcomer to the Patuxent Playhouse. Having been very active in the Great Mills High School drama club when he was younger, his wife Ann encouraged him to experience theater life with their son Lovell, and daughter Madeline, both of whom are in this production. Paul commutes from his home in Leonardtown, MD to his job as a Research Historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. He would like to dedicate his performance to the memory of his mother, Nancy Rose. Credits: School House Rock Live! |
Kelli HarbinThis is Kelli’s first performance with Patuxent Playhouse and first time on stage in a long time. Kelli grew up in a very musical family; her Mother was a music teacher and her Father a professional trumpet player. Kelli is very proud of her fellow cast mate and daughter Kaitlin for all of her musical and academic accomplishments this year and thanks Kaitlin for giving her that extra push to audition for School House Rock! Kelli would like to dedicate her performance to her husband John for supporting her exploration back into this world of performing! Credits: School House Rock Live! |
 Montario Hill
Montario Hill is a young musician led by passion and fire for the
craft of song. He has had much love for music since his early ages.
He was involved in all choral music courses during high school and
earned many scholarships to Morgan State University At Morgan, his
passion and love for music grew to a deeper and wider level. Not
only did he perform Classical and Opera but he tapped into Gospel,
R&B, and Jazz Upon his many encounters with the choir, He has worked
with greats such as Dr. Nathan Carter, Bobby McFerrin, Wynton
Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Take 6, and the
incomparable Quincy Jones. After a successful graduation, he used
his musical talents to teach young high school students about the
gift of music While teaching, he realized that he was also an
arranger and songwriter. He began to write songs that spoke to his
heart. With influences such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Gerald
Levert, John Legend, Usher, and Luther Vandross, he soon developed a
sound that was his own. His unique vocal tone and his fuse of Pop,
R&B, and Gospel set him on a different path for success. He plans to
continue in the legacy of the great singers that went before him.
Montario Hill is the new voice that is heard round the world. |
 Jennifer
Youngerman
This is Jennifer's first performance. with Paxtuxent Playhouse. She
attributes her love of music and the performing arts to her father.
Jennifer has always wanted to be in a play and decided this was the
year to step out and go for it. This past spring she had a role in
the local performance of "The Passion of Christ". She is a part time
GED instructor with Calvert County's Adult Education program and is
also full time "soccer, etc." mom to her three children. She would
like to dedicate her performance to her husband, Roger, and to
Mitchell, Austin & Gabriele. |
Rick HardingThis is Rick's second performance with Patuxent Playhouse. His first role with us was in our very popular production in 2008 of "Godspell". He comes to us from Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where he enjoys singing in the choir. As part of the Mt. Zion UMC's drama ministries, he has performed in several dinner theaters including: "The Mystery at Montley's Manor", "The Conundrum on the Crackerjack Cruise", and "And So They Had None". Rick is married to his wonderful wife
Kellie and they have an ever-growing 12 year old son, Seth. He would
like to thank them both for their continued love and support;
without which, he would never have the confidence to spread his
wings and soar. |
 Holly GarrenThis is Holly's second production with Patuxent Playhouse though she is no stranger to performing. her most recent performance was in "Story Theater". Holly also has many years of tap and ballet dancing experience dating back to when she was only 4 years old! She is currently a student at Patuxent High School.
Holly would like to thank her family, especially her Mom, and also
thank her friend Samantha (a.k.a. Tuesday) "for always being there
for me." |
 Jack
ReynoldsJack has been a regular with Patuxent Playhouse for the past 12 years now. He started out in 1996 when he took over a vacated role in "Godspell" with only 2 days to learn the part! Ever since he has been involved in one way or another with almost every production we have done since. Whether acting, directing, serving on tech crews, set building, graphic design or sometimes, all of the above, he has been a valuable asset to us. Jack was appointed to the Patuxent Playhouse Board Of Directors in November of 2000, and is currently serving as our President. Credits: Acting: School House
Rock Live!, Godspell (Jesus), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour
Krelborne), Clue the Musical (Mr. Body), Send Me No Flowers
(Arnold), South Pacific (Billis), Murder at Rutherford House
(Oswald), Spirits of Suspicion (Johnny), Murder Me Always (Fritz
Fontaine), Husbands & Wives Revisited (Hayden), Lust 'N' Rust
(Buzz), 12 Angry Jurors (Foreman), Play On! (Billy), The Moment
(Charlie). |
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| Meet the Rest of the Cast! |
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Abigail Reynolds
Alexis
McKamey
Kaitlin
Harbin