Cecil County Sports Weekly Vol 3 Issue 16 Arts/Entertainment Insert

CECIL DESTINATION

Tale As Old As Time

Perryville High School Performance Arts Students thrill audiences with Broadway’s Classic Musical

PERRYVILLE - The Perryville High School Performing Arts program put on a spectacular performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Broadway Musical this past week.

This is the third time Director Jill Welsheimer has directed the Broadway hit at Perryville. The last time was nine years ago in 2014 and most of those who attended the show this week were not even born yet.

The show was a huge success with over 1500 children and adults coming out to see the show.

The show had two performers in the role of Belle. Depending on which performance you attended you would have seen Senior Alana Guardipee or Junior Kinsey McCulloch in the title role. Both had wonderful performances that had children singing along and dancing in their seats.

“It was amazing!” said Felicia Rowland who attended with her family on Saturday night.

Director Jill Welsheimer has been at Perryville High School for 30 years and this marks her 26th live show at Perryville all starting with You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown in 1996.

“Many of the props we are able to save for future performances but we lost some of our original set so this year

we had to rebuild a lot.” said Welsheimer.

The castle design is the most elaborate set we’ve seen of any High School production in the county. Perryville Math Teacher Kevin Forman has been working with Welsheimer since arriving at Perryville 17 years ago. He assists as the Technical Director, Set Design, Builder and Lighting. Forman has even appeared on stage as the Big Bad Wolf in

a previous production.

Choreographer and Stage Manager was Caron Leath. Leath also PHS Color Guard.

Welsheimer has not considered yet what will be coming next year but she has proven that each year will be a stunning production with some of Cecil County’s most talented and gifted performers.

Senior Alana Guardipee is Belle of the Ball

Senior Alana Guardipee gave a magnificent performance in the title role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She has previously appeared on stage in Shrek the Musical, Lion King Jr., Newsies and Seussical. Her final performance on the Perryville stage would be her biggest role as Belle. Alana had the crowd on their feet cheering and young girls dressed as Belle were dancing in the aisles on opening night. Alana plans to attend Cecil College next year and major in Musical Theatre. While at Cecil she hopes to perform in productions with Milburn Stone Theater.

No One Steals A Show Like Gaston...

Senior Isaac Lawson was perfectly cast to perform the role of the arrogant hunter Gaston who is determined to marry Belle. His scenes are memorable and with the help of the Silly Girls, who hang on his every word and fight to be on his arm, the audience loves Gaston even though he is the villian of the production.

Issac previously played Humpty Dumpty in last years production of Shrek. He also played Mufasa in the Lion King.

Issac is also Captain of Perryville’s Tennis Team, he is the Vice President of the National Honor Society and is the Senior Class President for the Class of 2023.

No one over achieves like Gaston!

Christopher Williams is a BEAST!

Christopher Williams finishes his senior year having been in five productions at Perryville High School. His first was as Winthrop in the Music Man in 2017. He was Donkey in last years production of Shrek which he includes as one of his favorite roles.

Next year he will be attending West Virginia University where he will be majoring in Musical Theatre.

In her dream role...

Junior Kinsey McCulloch has been a Princess before having played Cinderella in another production outside of school but she says the role of Belle was her dream role to perform.

This is only the second Perryville High School production Kinsey has been in but she is has been a part of many other productions outside of school and her experience was obvious. Her performance as Belle was as good, if not better, than any Beauty and the Beast stage show you would see in a Disney park.

Kinsey has been in the All County and All State Choirs multiple times.

SceneS from Beauty and the BeaSt

Disney’s Beauty

Cast Members

Belle Alana Guardipee

Belle Kinsey McCulloch

Beast Christopher Williams

Gaston Isaac Lawson

Lefou Tyler Edwards

Maurice Xavier Merson

Lumiere Connor Finney

Mrs. Potts Grace Myers

Cogsworth Lucas Johnson

Babette Courtney Forman

Madame De La Grande Bouche

Chip

Monsieur D’Arque

Enchantress

Silly Girl

Silly Girl

Silly Girl

Silly Girl

Hayden O’Brian

Collin Finney

Logan Hurt

Abby Griffey

Genesis Green

Willow McCulloch

Beth Rasa

Aryanna Lawson

Ensemble

Morrigan Ayres Nadine Chapman, Jill Delgado Adrianna Deplitch, Rosi Diaz Zoe Elfiki

Reese Ferrigno Lilyanna Ford

Zoe Zimmerman Idaleigh Johnson

Florence Maerklin Lorelai Merson

Elizabeth Ramey Alyssa Ratliff

Dane Schmid Leah Thress

Taylor White Nolan Gillespie

Bristol Windell Elizabeth Windell

eauty anD the Beast

Production / Creative

Director/Music Director Jill Welsheimer

Technical Director/Set Design/

Builder/Lighting Kevin Forman

Stage Manager/Choreographer Caron Leath

Assistant Choreographer Cora Hickling

Scenic Artist Sharon Stine

Backstage Crew Savannah Stine, Audrey Hamson

Sound Technician Paul Welsheimer

Set Builders Chris Zimmerman, David Patton Charles Finney, Melanie Griffey Brayden Griffey

Light Crew Anthony Baldwin, Isaac Phillips Madison Wasilewski

TRAVEL

WELL

by Lisa Lowry

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Culmination of student work on display in 2023 Spring Capstone Exhibit

NORTH EAST, Md. – Cecil College will highlight artistic works from students in the art and design program in the Art and Design Student Exhibition featuring the 2023 Spring Capstone Exhibits. Capstone Projects are longterm investigative projects that culminate in a final product or presentation.

The 2023 exhibition kicks off with an Opening Reception on Friday, May 5, from 5 – 8 p.m. in conjunction with the Elkton First Friday Art Loop and remains on display in the Elkton Station Gallery through July 25. The Capstone students’ work can also be viewed at the Cecil College Online Gallery (http:// arts.cecil.edu/springexhibit).

This spring’s art and design Capstone students are Kelly Crouch, Adam Davis, Robyn Frampton, Ashleigh Kazor, Jaivik Patel, Sage Truelove, and Stacia Washington.

The Art and Design Student Exhibit will feature drawings, paintings, designs, sculptures, ceramics, and much more. The exhibit highlights pieces selected by the arts faculty, representing the range of work created in the program.

Kelly Crouch specializes in acrylic, oil paint, and mixed media. She uses vibrant colors to draw attention to her subject matter. Working large, she combines realism and fantasy to give viewer’s a glimpse into her thoughts and emotions. Her work was selected for the Emerging Artists’ Exhibit at The Palette & Page in Elkton, MD and was recognized by the art faculty at Cecil College. Crouch plans to continue her studies in art and design.

Adam Davis is graduating with an Associate of Fine Arts in graphic design from Cecil College. He is a Mary-

land artist working in various media, fusing opposing ideas and investigating the process of creating. Influenced by popular culture, trauma, horror, fashion, and animals, the work studies living and dying. His work explores anything outside the box, welcoming the abstract and conceptual. Davis plans to continue his education in art and design at a four-year college or university.

Robyn Frampton is an artist creating artwork in Elkton, Maryland. Inspired by nature, family, and the people around her, she creates paintings and poems designed to inspire hope. She utilizes watercolor, acrylic paint, markers, crayons, and colored pencils. Frampton is working towards an Art and Design degree with a concentration in Drawing and Painting.

Ashleigh Kazor has lived throughout the country and is influenced by many cultures. Her artwork is often realistic, exploring a range of subject matter from portraits to nature to album cover design. Combining lighthearted images with dark motifs, she enjoys incorporating a spooky twist on characters. She is graduating with an Associate of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design at Cecil College and plans to continue her study of art at Missouri Western State University in the fall.

Jaivik Patel is pursuing an Associate of Fine Arts with a concentration in Interactive & Motion Arts. He seeks inspiration from the art styles of manga and comic books. Using graphite, charcoal, and digital media, Patel expresses his personality and shares how he experiences the world. His work attempts to find positivity in challeng-

ing situations and highlights the good in everyday life. Patel plans to continue his education in art and design at a four-year college or university.

Sage Truelove specializes in character design for both personal and commercial use. A graphic design major at Cecil College, Truelove’s work has been recognized online by DreamWorks.

Truelove achieved the President’s List at Cecil College and plans to continue their journey in art and design.

Stacia A. Washington was born in Long Island, NY and currently lives in Newark, DE. Working with graphite,

acrylic and clay, she explores portraiture, still-life, and pop art. She enrolled in Cecil College’s fine arts program in 2021. After graduation, she plans to transfer to a four-year university to continue her art studies.

Join us for the Art & Design Student Exhibit on May 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Elkton Station Gallery is open for visitors Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. View the work of our capstone students online at https://arts.cecil.edu/ SpringExhibit.

Stacia A. Washington

Ashleigh Kazor

SUMMER CAMP AT SHOWCASE

Students ages 8 and up are invited to join us for three weeks of theatre fun! Students will learn all of the important parts of putting on their very own musical production - from audition to performance!

Camp runs July 10-28 (Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 3 PM)

Performances Friday, July 28 at 7 PM and Saturday, July 29 at 3 PM and 7 PM.

To register, please download and complete the registration at http://www. showcaseonmain.com/summer-camp.html. Completed registration forms can be emailed to showcaseonmain@gmail.com You will receive a confirmation email when your registration and payment have been received.

Registration price is $550 if you sign up before June 1.

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

CAT ENSLEN, instructor

Cat Enslen (she/her) is honored to be working with Showcase on Main to bring you Seussical Jr. An active member of Delaware and Maryland community theatre since she was 8, she could be more excited to explore the educator side of the process. Cat has choreographed for summer camps for the last few years and is now directing and teaching for Child Drama Workshops and Drama Kids, while nannying during the day.

ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, assistant

Rosemary “Rosie” Campbell (she/her) has graduated from Cab Calloway as a theatre major having attended from grade 6-12. She has gathered experience in different techniques in acting as well as education in different forms of theatrical literature. Rosie has not only had the pleasure of working with in-school teachers such as Brendan Moser, Amanda Curry, and Tessa Laneve, Rosie has also had the pleasure to work with other theaters in Delaware like Wilmington Drama League, Delaware Theater Company, and Delaware Shakespeare.

ELKTON MAGIC PRESENTS: RJ OWENS

RJ Owens is…in no particular order, an actor, magician, director, and clown.

Born on the Central Coast of California to a School Principal and a Prison Matron proved to be the single-most dullest experience in RJ’s life. Having his father as his school principal and RJ being a miscreant is what lead to RJ’s life of “the ways of magic”. Being suspended by his father for a week from school (for reasons yet to be divulged) and having to spend his days from 7:00am – 3:00pm in the public library reading and finishing three book reports a day is where his first dalliance in magic occurred (unless of course, you count the stealing of quarters from his father’s change jar magic).

RJ’s first paid performance was when he was 10. This momentous occurrence took place in a mobile home park in Soledad, California. The fee was $25.00.

It was there that RJ fell in love with two things…

1. The sound of laughter and applause.

2. Money.

Realizing he could get paid for being entertaining, at age 13 he packed his bags and moved to the Big City…Salinas, California. Ok, getting paid to perform wasn’t the only thing, but no one wants to talk about divorce…do they?

RJ has been performing ever since.

Magic and Acting has taken RJ around the globe, both physically and on Film and Television. Some of you might remember RJ’s first and most definitely last Nude Scene in the movie “The Darwin Awards”. Most of you are having trouble forgetting it.

While living in San Francisco, RJ plied his trade as a magician and actor, having performed in over 70 stage productions, thousands of solo performances and numerous feature films and television series. Utilizing his M.A. in Theater, RJ has directed everything from solo works to full scale stage and video productions the world over.

Run away and join the Circus...

In 2012 RJ was asked to join the illustrious Cirque du Soleil...not as a magician but rather, a clown. He toured with Saltimbanco through 19 countries in 12 months.

Then Vegas came calling.

Currently, RJ lives in Las Vegas and can be seen as Bebe Francois in Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère, a role he has dedicated the last 10 years of his passions to.

When not “trodding the boards” in Vegas, RJ is a quite sought-after Performer, Director and Instructor.

As for RJ’s future…who knows? In the words of his grandmother, “Hell… you’re 53, how much future do you have left”?

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1. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states border Canada?

2. THEATER: The musical “My Fair Lady” is based on which play?

3. SCIENCE: Who was the first person to win Nobel prizes in two different sciences?

4. MOVIES: Which 1997 movie featured a character named Jack Dawson?

5. TELEVISION: What is the name of Ross’s pet monkey in “Friends”?

6. LANGUAGE: How many languages exist worldwide?

7. FOOD & DRINK: Which country produces Manchego cheese?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many track and field events are in a decathlon?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president had the most children?

10. MUSIC: What is the title of Britney Spears’ first album?

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who fathered 15 children.; 10. “... Baby One More Time.”