CALL FOR TALENT: Sixth Annual Motlow Smyrna Talent Show

Motlow student performs at Talent Show

     Attention Students, Faculty and Staff… The annual Motlow Smyrna Talent Show is coming up on April 25, and we need you! 

     TALENT: Consider performing as an actor, comedian, dancer, musician, poet, singer, songwriter, storyteller or visual artist.

     VOLUNTEER: Invest in the Motlow community by helping out. There will be a need for welcomers, organizers, promoters, artists, food servers, and more. (You can earn community service hours for TNPromise and Tennessee Reconnect).

     If you are interested in performing or volunteering, please contact Professor Charles Whiting at cwhiting@mscc.edu.

     FYI… The event will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 25 (Thursday). Admission is free, and lunch will be provided. 

     The event is hosted by the Smyrna Entertainment, Arts and Media Club. 

     See you soon!

Talent Show Spotlights Motlow Smyrna Talent

By Charles Whiting

Motlow Buzz Editor-in-Chief

        SMYRNA, Tenn. – The second annual “Motlow Smyrna Talent Show” was a big success, spotlighting 14 artists in the MLA Lobby on April 24.

        Students, as well as faculty, administrators and staff presented songs, instrumentals, poetry, comedy, and even a few magic tricks. Performers were Nya Alexander, Megan Buzard, Damian Copeland, Robert Davenport, Bob Fitzgerald, Paige Hendrickson, Orlando McHenry, Robby Napier, Rachel Towle, Montez Voorhies, and Charles Whiting.

Megan Buzard

        Elizabeth and Kevin Fitch made a special opening appearance with a 15-minute instrumental performance. 

Kevin and Elizabeth Fitch

        Magician Brian Foley entertained attendees with magic card tricks at a nearby table.

Brian Foley and Rachel Towle

        The show was emceed by English Professor/Comedian Nick Bush. Biff Kittii and Alara Bishop handled sound.

Biff Kittii and Alara Bishop

        Members of the Smyrna Entertainment, Arts and Media Club had been planning the talent show since January, and they were excited to see it come to fruition. The show was created to give students and others the opportunity to share their talents with the Motlow Smyrna community.

        To learn more about SEAM Club, contact Charles Whiting at cwhiting@mscc.edu.

Damian Copeland

Bob Fitzgerald

Nya Alexander

Montez Voorhies

Orlando McHenry

Paige Hendrickson

Rachel Towle

Robby Napier

Robert Davenport

Fifteen Artists to Perform at Motlow Smyrna Talent Show on April 24

        SMYRNA, Tenn. – The second annual “Motlow Smyrna Talent Show” will feature performances by 15 artists from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 24 (Wednesday) in the Lobby of the MaryLou Apple Building.

        Students, as well as faculty, administrators and staff will present songs, instrumentals, poetry, comedy, and even a few magic tricks. Performers will include Nya Alexander, Megan Buzard, Damian Copeland, Robert Davenport, Bob Fitzgerald, Paige Hendrickson, Orlando McHenry, Robby Napier, Rachel Towle, Kolyn Vick, Montez Voorhies, and Charles Whiting.

        Elizabeth and Kevin Fitch will make a special opening appearance with a 15-minute instrumental performance at 11:30 a.m. Magician Brian Foley will entertain attendees with magic card tricks at a nearby table.

        The show will be emceed by English Professor/Comedian Nick Bush. Biff Kittii and Alara Bishop will handle sound.

        Members of the Smyrna Entertainment, Arts and Media Club have been planning the talent show since January, and they are excited to see it come to fruition. The show was created to give students and others the opportunity to share their talents with the Motlow Smyrna community.

SEAM Club President Alara Bishop expressed her excitement of having the opportunity to celebrate the organization’s becoming an official club at Motlow State Community College. The club also is a sponsor of the annual “Motlow Smyrna Holiday Show,” “Dance Across The Decades,” and the “Famous Communicator Speakers Series.” 

        “We hope the talent show will truly submerse us in the club community, and open the door for anyone interested in media, entertainment, etc.,” she said. “This is our chance to truly establish a prominent club for Mass Communications students and others who are interested in the arts.”

        SEAM is the club on Motlow’s Smyrna campus that is dedicated to discussing, exploring and consuming various types of entertainment, arts and media. To learn more, contact Charles Whiting at cwhiting@mscc.edu.

Auditions Set for Second Annual ‘Motlow Smyrna Talent Show’

            SMYRNA, Tenn. – Motlow artists of all kinds are invited to audition for the opportunity to perform at the second annual “Motlow Smyrna Talent Show,” a spring community event sponsored by the Smyrna Entertainment, Arts and Media Club.

                The auditions will occur from 2-3 p.m. on April 15 and 17 (Monday and Wednesday) in Room 201 of the MaryLou Apple Building. Artists will be asked to demonstrate their talents with a one to three-minute presentation. The classroom is equipped with a computer, overhead and piano. Individuals who have performed at a previous show are not required to audition. For more information or to RSVP, write Professor Charles Whiting at cwhiting@mscc.edu.

                The “Motlow Smyrna Talent Show” will spotlight singers, songwriters, poets, comedians, musicians, storytellers, dancers, visual artists, and others from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 24 (Wednesday) in the lobby of the MaryLou Apple Building. The free event will be emceed by Professor Nick Bush, with support from the Tech and Maintenance staffs.

            “Members of SEAM Club have been planning the talent show since the last one, and they are excited to see it come to fruition,” said SEAM Club President Alara Bishop. “The show was created to give students and others the opportunity to share their talents with the Motlow Smyrna community.”

            SEAM is the club on Motlow’s Smyrna campus that is dedicated to discussing, exploring and consuming various types of entertainment, arts and media. The club has sponsored other events such as “Dance Across The Decades” and the “Motlow Smyrna Holiday Show.”

Smyrna Entertainment, Arts and Media Club Hosts Successful Talent Show

By Anthony Czelusniak 
Motlow Buzz Student News Editor

         SMYRNA, Tenn. – The Smyrna Entertainment, Arts and Media (SEAM) Club hosted the Motlow Smyrna Talent Show in the lobby of the MaryLou Apple Building on April 26 to great success.

         The talent show was an opportunity for more than 10 students, faculty and administrators to display their talents to the Motlow community. These acts were not only musical, but also both visually artistic and poetic. Faculty and administrator participants included Professor Ben Jobe, Professor Bob Fitzgerald, Professor Charles Whiting, Professor Kevin Fitch, Academic Dean Elizabeth Fitch, and Librarian Paige Hendrickson. 

Desaree O'Donnell performs the Elvis Presley classic "I Can't Help Falling in Love" (Photo by Anthony Czelusniak)

         The students who performed a song were Cateland Gonzalez, Montez Voorhies, Megan Williams, and Desaree O’Donnell. Camille Cole read her original poetry, and Mary Hill and Manuel Martinez displayed their original visual artwork.

         The show was emceed by SEAM President Parker Shoemaker and Professor Nick Bush. 

Nick Bush and Parker Shoemaker add humor at the emcees

         The attendance at the talent show was substantial, with the lobby and lounge regularly being crowded with students, staff, administrators and family.

         “I was so happy and surprised to see how many came out to support both the faculty and the student performers,” Parker said about the crowd. 

Paige Hendrickson performs a bluesy rendition of "Give Me One Reason" (Photo by Anthony Czelusniak)

         The Motlow Smyrna Talent Show was put on by a team that included Alara Bishop (sound), Anthony Czelusniak (publicity), Manuel Martinez (graphic arts), Samantha Denny, Mary Hill, and Jacob Martin (production assistants), George Ciprich and Stan Temple (stage set-up), and Casey Chandler, Biff Kittii, and Mark Landrum (sound production/audiovisual).

Kevin and Elizabeth Fitch close the show (Photo by Anthony Czelusniak)

         SEAM is Motlow Smyrna's official club for students who want to experience and discuss the different types of entertainment, arts and media. 

Camille Cole reads original poetry (photo by Anthony Czelusniak)

Smyrna Arts, Entertainment and Media Club to Host Talent Show

By Anthony Czelusniak

Motlow Buzz Student News Editor

            SMYRNA, Tenn. – The Smyrna Entertainment, Arts and Media Club (SEAM) will host a talent show from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 26 (Thursday) in the lobby of the MaryLou Apple Building.

            The talent show will spotlight more than 10 performers. Students, as well as faculty, administrators and staff will perform songs, instrumentals, and poetry. Performers will include Camille Cole, Cameron Droddy, Bob Fitzgerald, Cateland Gonzalez, Paige Hendrickson, Ben Jobe, Desaree O’Donnell, Montez Voorhies, Charles Whiting, and Megan Williams. Elizabeth and Kevin Fitch will close with a 15-minute performance. The show will be emceed by Nick Bush and SEAM Club President Parker Shewmaker.

            The members of SEAM have been planning the talent show since the beginning of the fall semester, and they are excited to see it come to fruition. The show was created to give students and others the opportunity to share their talents with the Motlow Smyrna community.

Shewmaker expressed his excitement of having the opportunity to celebrate SEAM’s becoming as an official club at Motlow State Community College.

            “Hopefully the talent show will truly submerse us in the club community, and open the door for anyone interested in media, entertainment, etc.,” he said, “This is our chance to truly establish a prominent club for Mass Communications students.”

            SEAM is the club on Motlow’s Smyrna campus that is dedicated to discussing, exploring and consuming various types of entertainment, arts and media.