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, July  7,  2026    10:30 am

Tuesday, July 21, 2026  10:30 am

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

410 798 8171 

Wednesday, July 1, 2026  Show:  2:00

Future Care,

2700 South Haven Road

Annapolis, 21401. 

Directions:  From Riva Road turn onto Harry S Truman Parkway.  Go about 2 miles and then turn Left onto South Haven Rd. The Rehab Center will be the large building on your left immediately after Pinewood Drive.  You can make a left onto Pinewood Drive and then a right turn into the parking lot for the  Center.  There is also an entrance for the parking lot off South Haven Rd.  Total travel time from SCSC is 15 minutes, 7.58 miles.

Saturday, July 11, 2026  Show:  12:00

Benson Hammond House

7107 Aviation Blvd.

Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Directions:  From SCSC make a left onto Mayo Rd, then take a right onto Solomons Island Rd /MD-2N.  Take MD-665 N/Aris T Allen Blvd toward US-50/US-301.  MD-665N/Aris T Allen Blvd becomes I-97N. Take Exit 15B onto Dorsey Rd toward BWI.  Turn right onto Rt 162 N/Aviation Blvd, then left onto Andover Rd.  Destination is on the right.  Travel time 30 min, 23.2 miles.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026    Show:  1:00

Grasonville Senior Center

4802 Main Street

Grasonville, MD 21638.  

Directions:   From SCSC get on MD-2 N and merge onto US-301 N/US-50 E toward Bay Bridge.  Cross the Bay Bridge. You are on Route 50 East. Shortly after you cross Kent Narrows Bridge you will see a sign for Grasonville ¾ mile. Take Exit 44A Station Lane. Turn left on Main Street; take a right on Gravel Run Road. Turn Right into the parking lot. Go around to the front of the building and park. You will enter the doors facing Main Street.

Thursday, July 16, 2026  Show:  2:00

Future Care

305 College Parkway

Arnold, Maryland 21012.

Directions: From SCSC turn left on Stepneys Lane, left onto Mayo Rd, then right onto MD-2 .  Take US-301 N/ US -50 E toward the Bay Bridge.   MD-2 N/Ritchie Hwy going toward Anne Arundel Community College turn onto College Parkway.  The location is 305 College Parkway is on the right over a mile down this road.  There is a sign out front.  Total travel time from SCSC is 19 minutes, 11.9 miles.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026  Show:  1:00

Severn Senior Center

1160 Reece Road

Severn, MD 21144

Directions: From SCSC get onto Mayo Rd then take a right onto Solomons Island Rd /MD-2N . Take exit MD-665 N/Aris T Allen Blvd toward US-50/US-301.  MD-665N/Aris T Allen Blvd becomes I-97N. In 6.3 miles keep left to take I-97N toward Baltimore. Get on Rt 32, then take exit 6. Rt 175W, toward Ft Meade.  In about 2 miles, turn right onto Reece Road, then left on Pioneer Drive.  Destination is on the left.  Travel time is 31 min, 21.3 miles.

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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