ShowStoppers of South County

In 2007 Vicki Smith created the 'ShowStoppers' with about 20 performers.  After two years of directing Vicki turned the torch over to Joanne DeWilde, who has continued to successfully direct and choreograph the group. The South County ShowStoppers are in their 10th year and going strong. The group is comprised of more than 40 volunteer senior citizens who perform variety shows with singing, dancing & comedy.  Among the costumed performers are comedians, guitar and keyboard players, belly dancers, line dancers, tap and hula dancers. There are male and female singers, plus the 'group singers' called the "Harmony Grits".   With ages ranging from 60 to 94 years young, all are energetic, enthusiastic and each share a commitment to oneself as well as to the community. The number and types of acts in a show is determined by the client’s needs.  New acts are constantly being added to the group’s repertoire.  As a result, every show is unique. The South County ShowStoppers' motto is, "We Aspire to Inspire before we Expire".Their reputation has grown tremendously and they’ve entertained at a large number of venues, including nursing homes, assisted living homes, senior centers, luncheons, county fairs and more. Phone calls keep coming in for show requests and the ShowStoppers are booked well in advance every year. The ShowStoppers gained County and Statewide recognition in 2011, as they were honored for their outstanding contributions in the field of aging & quality of life for senior citizens. The ShowStoppers are the winners of the 4th Annual Governor’s Leadership in Aging Award for the Performing Arts.

In 2017, Governor Hogan presented the Governor's Citation Award to the ShowStoppers and County Executive,  Steven Schuh, presented the Executive Citation to  the ShowStoppers. 

South County Senior Center

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

 10:30am

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

 10:30am

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

 10:30am 

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

 10:30am

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN VIEWING THE SHOWSTOPPERS PERFORMANCE, THEY MUST CALL JOANNE DEWILDE FIRST AT 

410 798 8171 

Thursday, March 6, 2025 

SHOW:  2:00

Londonderry on the Tred Avon

700 Port Street, Easton, MD 21601

Directions:  From SCSC turn left on Stepneys Lane to stoplight, then left onto Mayo Road, then make a right onto Solomons Island Rd/MD-2 N. Take US-301 N/ US -50 E toward the Bay Bridge.  Stay on US- 50 E across the bridge and then merge onto US-50 E toward Ocean City.  Turn slight right onto MD-322 then right onto Port Street.  Destination is on the left.  Make second right after passing guard house; Community Center is on the left.  Travel time 55 minutes, 47.5 miles.

Monday, March 17, 2025 

SHOW:  2:00

Autumn Lake Healthcare

1221 Waugh Chapel Road

Gambrills, MD 21154

Directions;  From SCSC turn right onto Stepneys Lane to Central Ave.  Turn right on Central Ave to Davidsonville Rd.  Turn right onto Davidsonville Rd and continue to RT 301.  Turn right onto RT 301 and then left on Waugh Chapel Road.  Destination will be on the right.  Travel time is 29 minutes, 14.5 miles.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 

SHOW: 2:00

Sunrise of Annapolis

800 Bestgate Road

Annapolis, MD 21401

Directions: From SCSC get on Solomons Island Rd/MD-2 N.  Cross West Street and Jennifer Road onto Medical Pkwy.  Cross over Bestgate Rd and make left into driveway. Place is at 800 Bestgate RD.   Total travel time from SCSC 11 minutes, 5.20 miles. 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025    

SHOW:  1:30

Collington Episcopal Life Care Center, 10450 Lottsford Road

Mitchellsville ,MD 20721

Directions:  From SCSC turn right onto Stepney Ln. Take the 1st right onto Central Ave E/MD-214 W.  Stay on 214 W for approximately 12.9 miles.  Turn slight right onto MD-193 N/Enterprise Rd.  Stay on 193 N/Enterprise Rd for approximately 1.6 miles and then turn left onto Lottsford Rd.  10450 Lottsford Rd is approximately 1.4 miles on your right. If you reach Campus Way N you’ve gone about 0.1 miles too far. Estimated travel from SCSC is 16.24 miles, 25 minutes.

Governor of the State of Maryland to the Showstoppers:

A well-deserved tribute to honor and applaud a decade of successful performances by the 'Showstoppers" and to commend the South County Senior Center for its outstanding contribution to the community....in appreciation of the efforts of this talented group to provide entertainment and fun for audiences of all ages; and as our citizens join together in expressing our congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

County Executive, Steven Schuh and the citizens of Anne Arundel County, congratulate the South County ShowStoppers on their 10th Anniversary. We thank you for sharing your talents with senior activity center members and community associations throughout the County.  We are grateful for the heart and soul you put into each and every performance.

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