A variety of Dancing, Singing, Comedy and Fun Entertainment!
ShowStopper Information
History of the ShowStoppers
ShowStopper Meetings at South County Senior Center
ShowStopper Meetings at South County Senior Center
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.
ShowStopper Meetings at South County Senior Center
ShowStopper Meetings at South County Senior Center
ShowStopper Meetings at South County Senior Center
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
10:30 am
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
10:30 am
Upcoming Performances
ShowStopper Meetings at South County Senior Center
Governor's Citation 2017
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Show: 1:00
Kent Island Percy Thomas Center,
891 Love Point Road,
Stevensville, MD 21666.
Directions: From SCSC get on MD-2 N and merge onto US-301 N/US-50 E toward Bay Bridge. D rive across the Bay Bridge to the eastern shore. Take the MD-8 N exit, Exit 37, toward Stevensville/Romancoke. Continue on Business PKWY /MD-8 North. You will run into Love Point RD/ MD-835. 891 Love Point RD is on the Left. Total travel time from the SCSC is 29 minutes, 19.12 miles.
Friday, December 10, 2021
Show: 1:00
South County Senior Center,
27 Stepneys Lane,
Edgewater, MD 21037.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Show:12:45
Annapolis Elks
2517 Solomons Island Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
Directions: From SCSC turn Left onto Mayo Rd/MD-253 and then make a Right onto Solomons Island RD/MD-2 N. From MD 2 going north, make a right onto Grand Oak Rd at the traffic light (before 665). From Grand Oak Rd make a left onto Pythion. Stay left into the Elks Lodge parking lot. Total travel time from the SCSC is 6 minutes, 3.34 miles.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Show: 2:00
Londonderry on the Tred Avon
700 Port Street
Easton, MD 21601
Direstions: 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 ontoMD-322 then right onto Port Street. Destination is on the left. Travel time 55 minutes, 47.5 miles.
Friday, December 17, 2021
Show: 2:00
Brookdale Woodward Estates
14997 Health Center Drive
Bowie, MD 20716
Directions: From SCSC turn right on Stepney Lane, then right onto Rt 214/Central Ave.
Turn right on MD 424/Davidsonville Rd. Take ramp on the right for US 50 West toward Washington. Take exit 11 for MD 197 toward Bowie. Turn left onto MD 197/Collington Rd, then right onto Northview Dr. Turn right on Health Center Dr then bear right to stay on HealthCenterDr. Destination is on the left. Travel time from SCSC is 24 min, 14 miles.
Governor's Citation 2017
Governor's Citation 2017
Governor's Citation 2017
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.
Executive Citation 2017
Governor's Citation 2017
Executive Citation 2017
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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