Lee Nageotte is a retired geologist living near Saegertown. He has been picking and singing for over 50 years and is in a band playing once a month at the Crawford County Care Center.
A Rhythm Codger Reunion
Three old drummers of various and assorted attributes will do what they love to do. Rhythm, strings, singing, drone flute and perhaps the troublesome harmonica.
John jZo Jaunzo Smolinski is from Detroit. Poet, singer, artist, drummer and ultimate groovemeister. He has played with some big cats over the years and also has a predilection for the critters as he runs an outdoor hotel room for a feral feline named Geronimo among other propensities. He creates beautiful sound journeys here: https://www.youtube.com/@johnsmolinski9624
Mark G. Schaaf is from Cleveland. Composer, rhythm ace, playing the box instrument called the Cajon. Has been providing groove and imagination for ensembles that have enlightened many good halls. He now works with a Samba ensemble that is providing the joy of music and imagination for the people there. Some of his vibraphone compositions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDVmYUV_TaQ
D. O. Smith returned recently back to PA. Artist, drummer, singer, improviser of vernacular things. Thumping on drums and singing as a wee child, the path was set before him. His flights of imagination are here: douglasoliversmith.com
Abby Stine is thrilled to be back for another great Meadville Community Theatre production! Abby is extremely active with both MCT and French Creek Community Theatre, and has been performing since she was 10. Most recently, Abby directed “Pick Your Poison” at MCT and assistant directed “Annie” with FCCT. She was last on stage in “Music and Motherhood: A Cabaret Night” at MCT this past May. She was also recently crowned Elite Miss Cussewago Square and is proud to be able to represent the wonderful hub that is Cussewago Square. Her next endeavor is with FCCT, where she will be specializing in ogre makeup for Shrek, staged July 24-26 at the Allegheny Vukovich Center. She looks forward to all of her future adventures in the theater community, and hopes to see you there!
Dan Michaelson
Joella
Brady Newell
Kalani
“Will & Lee”
Kaleigh White
Our Open Mic Night takes place at the Outdoor Theater at Cussewago Square. This is a free event, just bring yourselves and a lawn chair, and enjoy!