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. 

 Tuesday, March 19, 2019

10:30 am

 Tuesday, March 26, 2019      10:30 am

Thursday, March 14, 2019

 Show:  1:30

Peartree Assisted Living, 

8004 Shadow Oak Lane, 

Pasadena, MD 21122.  

Directions:  From SCSC go to Mayo Rd/MD-253, turn left and go 0.8 miles to Solomons Island Rd/MD-2N.  From Solomons Island Rd/MD-2 N merge onto US-50E/US-301 N toward Bay Bridge.  Merge onto MD-2N/Ritchie Hwy via Exit 27 toward Baltimore/Anne Arundel Comm. Coll.  At the Earleigh Heights Fire Department, turn slight right onto Magothy Bridge Rd. Then turn slight right onto MD-100E. Turn slight right onto Mountain Rd/ MD-177. Turn left onto Forest Glen Dr. Turn slight left to stay on Forest Glen Dr. Take the 2ndleft onto Shadow Oak Ln. Portions of road are unpaved. 8004 is on the left. Total travel time from SCSC is 39 minutes, 23 miles.

Peartree II, 

8001 Middlebury Dr, 

Pasadena, MD 21122. 

Directions:  From SCSC go to Mayo Rd/MD-253, turn left and go 0.8 miles to Solomons Island Rd/MD-2N.  From Solomons Island Rd/MD-2 N merge onto US-50E/US-301 N toward Bay Bridge.  Merge onto MD-2N/Ritchie Hwy via Exit 27 toward Baltimore/Anne Arundel Comm. Coll.  At the Earleigh Heights Fire Department, turn slight right onto Magothy Bridge Rd. Magothy Bridge Rd becomes Hog Neck Rd/MD-607. Turn right onto MD-173/Fort Smallwood Rd. Take the 1stright onto Middlebury Dr.  8001 is on the left. Total travel time from SCSC is 30 minutes, 19.09 miles.

Monday, March 18, 2019   

Show:  12:30

Bowie Senior Center , 

14900 Health Center Dr, 

Bowie, Maryland 20716. 

Directions: From SCSC and make a left  and another left onto Mayo Road.  Then make a right onto Solomons Island RD/MD-2 N.  Get on US-50 W toward Washington/Richmond. Merge onto Collington RD/MD-197 N via Exit 11 toward Bowie. Turn left onto Collington RD/MD-197 S.  From MD-197 S turn Right onto Northview DR. Then turn Right onto Health Center DR. The Senior Center is 14900. Total travel time from SCSC is 20 minutes, 13.78 miles.

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Show 2:30     

North Arundel Health and Rehab

313 Hospital Drive, 

Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Directions:  From SCSC take a left on Stepneys Lane to stoplight.  Turn left onto Mayo Rd and continue to Solomons Island Rd/MD-2.  Turn right on Solomons Island Rd/MD-2 then merge onto Aris Allen Blvd toward US50/US301.  Merge onto I-97 toward Baltimore.  Take exit 12 and merge left onto Veterans Hwy.  Turn right onto Crain Hwy/MD-3 Bus, then turn right onto Hospital Drive.  Your destination is just past Elvaton Rd.  Travel time is 29 minutes, 19.2 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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