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Twin Rivers Presents Hamilton The Musical

by Donna White
esidents from Twin Rivers Senior Living are proving that it is
never too late to learn something new and share your talents
Rwith others. Resident, Susan Garza, whose background and theatrical stages, most recently as a featured soloist in the Spectacular
experience consists of performing, directing and choreographing Senior Follies. He played in the musical "Seven Brides for Seven
several musical productions such as: "Jesus Christ Superstar", Brothers," with the Garland Summer Musicals and performs at
"Godspell", "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum", various venues throughout the Metroplex.
and more, encouraged a group of ten residents to participate in a
musical production singing selections from the musical "Hamilton." Marty Loman, performing as Hamilton, is an executive at AT&T who
has performed in musicals such as, "South Pacific," "Hello Dolly,"
The residents have taken on the challenge of learning new music and and "Guys and Gals." He feels honored to be in this production.
have been rehearsing four days a week since May. Here are some of
the comments heard from the participants regarding their experience Shane Beeson, performing as Aaron Burr, has appeared in over 150
so far: plays and is the board President of the Dallas award winning Imprint
Theaterworks.
"I never thought I could rap that fast; my children and grandchildren
are dumbfounded that we are singing/rapping Hamilton." Kyle Hughes, performing as Angelika, currently lives in New York
City and performs a one-woman show called, "Portrait of a Young
"My son and his wife are actually coming from New York to hear me Nun," the Kyle Hughes Story.
rap."
Kathryn Vernon, performing as Eliza, is an 8th grade Spanish teacher
"I hope my children coming from Austin, Burleson, and Mansfield who loves musical theater and is excited to be part of bringing this
can find a seat for the performance." story to life.
"I am ecstatic that we have some young soloists and a drummer who You are going to "Wanna Be in the Room Where It Happens!"
are willing to perform with us old folks."
PERFORMANCES AT TWIN RIVERS SENIOR LIVING
This production has attracted five experienced performers who are SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH at 2:00 PM and SUNDAY,
proud to be called "Friends" of the Twin Rivers Players. They are NOVEMBER 10TH at 2:00 PM
very excited to be part of this production and will be performing the
following solo selections: 201 S. Glenville Dr., Richardson, TX 75081 There is a limited number
of seats on a first-come basis.
Phil Alford, performing as King George, has appeared on several
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