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The Finest!

The Finest

The Finest! Inter-generational Performance Troupe! is a multicultural performance group of actors, dancers and steppers performing plays and appearing in Rockville area parades and community events. But most importantly, The Finest! is a fitness program with an emphasis on healthy, productive and alternative ways for youth to spend non-school hours.

Upcoming Events

FYI... "A Change Gon' Come," an original fictional play about the life and times of Harriet Tubman, based on true events, was first presented by Artistic Director/Choreographer/Writer, Kashi-Tara Barrett, in 2004. It has since received national acclaim. Join us for an amazing encore performance!

"A Change Gon' Come"
Friday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m.
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive

Support us by purchasing an ad in our February show playbill. For more information, contact krawlins@rockvillemd.gov.

   
Troupe Ensembles
Discovery Kidz Dizcovery Kidz!
Energetic youth ages 7 to 12, who dance and act, discovering hidden gifts and bringing them to the stage. Particular emphasis is placed on building self-confidence and self-esteem. Express work on presentation skills and dramatic interpretation.
Impact!IMPACT!
Inspiring Mentoring, Positive Activists Called Teens! Middle and high school teens explore and tackle real world global issues in a theatrical setting, fostering thought-provoking audience discussion while building resiliency skills. IMPACT members ask the questions, "What is the problem?" and "How can I make a difference?" Artful theatrical performances are audience interactive and inspire audiences to "act" toward positive change. Students are taught theatrical, leadership and facilitation skills. Identifying and channeling emotions, conflict resolution and anger management are addressed.
  
Parade Marching WildcatsParade Marching Wildcats!
An award-winning explosion of exciting drums, pompons, flags, banners, steppers and dancers. Selected participants for each squad are placed in units to show off their talents best. Drum squad instruments are assigned based on rhythmic abilities. Wildcats parade season begins with the Rockville Memorial Day Parade in May and ends with the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade in November.

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The Finest! Performances
The Finest! ensembles are available for performances at local theaters, schools, churches, community groups, parades, special events, sporting events, etc.

Fill out an engagement request form to have The Finest! come to your venue.
  
Audition!
Participants of The Finest! come from all over Rockville, Maryland and surrounding areas. Members are elementary-, middle-, and high-school students who, along with young adults, follow a rigorous regimen of theater arts, discipline and fitness training to encourage positive inner development.
   
Complete the audition interest form and audition data sheet and a staff person will contact you.

  
Sign Up!
Are you interested in learning more about The Finest! program? Please email Karen Rawlins.

Contact Us
Send us your comments, questions or concerns:

City of Rockville- The Finest!
Department of Recreation and Parks
111 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, Md. 20850

Karen Rawlins, Community Recreation Programs Supervisor
240-314-8633
krawlins@rockvillemd.gov

  

11/17/2011