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![]() Press Release July 13, 2009 Leesburg, FL Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for children and seniors. Reserved
seating is available by calling (352) 408-0812 or visiting www.tropictroupe.embarqspace.com. The 60-minute show is appropriate for audiences of all ages. Tropic Troupe, established
in 2007, is north Lake County’s only independent children’s musical theater company. Past performances of Rogers
and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Oklahoma!,
and Once Upon a Mattress have thrilled and surprised audiences with impeccable
singing, polished acting and choreography, and the professional lighting and sound of LSCC’s Greg Cumbaa. “I can’t
believe how short the kids are – they seemed so grown up on stage!” exclaimed Leesburg Fire Chief Dennis Sargent
at Oklahoma!’s post-show meet-and-greet. Scott explains that Tropic Troupe’s dedication to its audiences
does not stop with casting. “We perform only classics that represent the best of the American musical theater tradition.”
The cast practices three days a week in a rented classroom at Leesburg Elementary School before moving to LSCC’s Paul
Williams Auditorium for final rehearsals. The money they save on week-to-week rent allows the group to perform in the very
best available facility, with the highest level of professional support. “Mr. Cumbaa’s lighting is magical. It’s
the icing on the cake – our secret weapon!” Baltunis credits other Tropic Troupe assets including art director
Suzie Kirkland - ceramics instructor at Tavares Middle School, stage manager Scott Kirkland, and assistant directors Stirling
Spasaro and Emily Miraglia. “The credentials of our team are impressive. The quality of our shows reflect the skills
and collaboration of everyone involved.”
News
Release 4-09 STERNS
CAPTURE 15
SENIOR GAMES MEDALS IN
POLK COUNTY AND THE VILLAGES The husband and wife team of
Steve and June Stern who reside in The Plantation at Leesburg, became the stars of the first day of events at the Polk County
Senior Games on Saturday, February 28, 2009 capturing 11 medals between them. They then changed venues and captured 4 medals
at the Villages Senior games in April. June Stern,
who had just completed arthroscopic knee surgery two weeks before the Polk County games, garnered all her strength and determination
to win silver medals in the women's 50 meter dash;400 meter run; 200
meter run and a bronze medal in the women's 100 meter dash. June's coach
and husband, Steve, captured a gold medal in the 400 meter dash, silver medals in the 200 meter dash and 1500 meter run and
a bronze medal in the 100 meter dash. Later in
the afternoon, they went to the Because
the morning track events lasted longer than scheduled, the Sterns were only able to compete in the last three swimming events,
although they had been scheduled to compete in numerous other swimming events. On April
6 and 7, 2009, the Sterns took on the best In badminton at the Villages Senior Games where June won a gold medal in singles,
Steve a Bronze medal in singles and the couple shared Silver medals in the mixed doubles competition. The Sterns
now qualify for the Florida State Senior Games Championships to be held in December 2009 in Cape Coral, Florida where they
expect to compete in swimming, track and field, badminton,
pickleball and bicycling. The Sterns
left such an impression on the sponsors and organizers of both senior games organizations
that they were nicknamed the "dynamic duo." The Sterns
spend the summer season at their home in
For more information about the annual Senior Games events, please
contact the City of Kissimmee Athletics Department at 407-518-2347.
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