ROCK ON!Byline: Mark Kellam Valley News Writer It's always good to keep in touch. That's what Muriel Stone from Rock Theatre is emphasizing as she plans a reunion event for the many young singers and dancers who have performed with the San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. Valley-based group during the past 25 years. Burbank-based Rock Theatre, which provides musical and dance training for performers between ages 14 and 20, has seen several of its alumni go on to great success in the entertainment industry. Carmit Bachar Carmit Bachar (born September 4, 1974) is an American dancer and singer best known as a member of the successful pop/R&B group, the Pussycat Dolls. She is one of the three main vocalists of the Pussycat Dolls. is an original member of the music group The Pussycat Dolls The Pussycat Dolls are an American hip hop, pop, and R&B, and dance and burlesque ensemble founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995. It began as a dance troupe based in Los Angeles, was "re-cast" as a music group in 2003, and expanded in 2005 with a parallel troupe at Caesars . ``She's been in the group from the beginning - back when it had Christina Applegate Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress, particularly well-known for playing the very attractive, promiscuous, dim-witted Kelly Bundy on the Fox television network sitcom Married… with Children. and Carmen Electra “Tara Patrick” redirects here. For the porn star, see Tera Patrick. Tara Leigh Patrick (born April 20 1972), professionally known as Carmen Electra,[1] is an American glamour model, television personality, dancer, singer, and actress. ,'' Stone said. Mandy Gonzalez had played lead roles in three Broadway productions - ``Aida,'' ``Dance of the Vampires'' and ``Lennon - The Musical.'' Michelle Lane is currently performing in ``Avenue Q'' in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . Dylan Thomas just landed a role in a show at Universal Japan. That's just a few of the young performers who continued their pursuit in show business after they left Rock Theatre, Stone said. Others have gone into careers ranging from entertainment law to radiology. Stone said alumni can log onto the group's new Web site www.rocktheatreproductions.com and share what's been going on in their lives since they left the group. Rock Theatre members perform at many events throughout L.A. Recently, they were at the unveiling of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a pavement along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, which is embedded with more than 2,000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of not only human celebrities but fictional characters honored by for Judge Judy. During the past 25 years, Rock Theatre, under the direction of Greg Holford, has had several significant performances, Stone said. In 1992, the group gave 14 performances at the U.S. Pavilion during the Universal Expo in Seville, Spain. Just prior to the Olympics in 2000, they did a 14-performance tour of Australia. One of their performances was at the Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House Performing-arts centre on the harbour in Sydney, Australia. Its dynamic, imaginative design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon (b. 1918) won a competition in 1957 and brought Utzon international fame. , Stone said. During its existence, Rock Theatre has been headquartered at Pierce College and later at the Fallbrook Mall. Currently, the group is based at Magnolia Park United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). in Burbank. Performers are given training in all aspects of performance in a supportive environment, Stone said. ``This is like the Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts of performing arts,'' she added. Stone got involved with Rock Theatre because her two sons, David and Matt, were members. Their experience with the group paid off. Today, David is a professional musician and Matt works in theatrical lighting and sound design. Though details about the reunion event haven't been ironed out, Stone said alumni can still get in touch with Rock Theatre staff and give their latest address, phone number and e-mail address. Alumni can reach Rock Theatre either via the Web site or by calling (818) 768-2037. Current performers include: Tisha Antomar, Megan Arial, Kira Brekke, Kelsey Carthew, Romika Faniel, Dahilia Fawsy, Kelsey George, Molly Glover, Elian Gregory, Kayla Heath, Jamie Henn, Brittany Hope, Marlee Jackson, Robert Lewis, Savannah Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. Mersola, Brenna Miles, Carel One, Zackery Reid, Hayley Silvers, Steven Silvers, Caroline Woods, Lisa Allin, Ricky Crunelle, Nickee Harris, Jamie Morikawa, Cha Chi Pittman. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Backstage after a performance in 2005 are Rock Theatre members (front row, left to right) Romika Faniel, Jamie Henn, Tisha Antomer. (Second row, left to right) Dahllia Fawsy, Emily Davis Williams, Caroline Woods, Cha Chi Pittman, Kira Brekke and Marlee Jackson. (Back row) Carel Otte. |
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