Local Students Enjoy Special Production Put On By Howard Community College Actors

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — "Miss Electricity," a children's theater production, showed at select Howard County elementary schools recently. Presented by Howard Community College's student theater, 10-year-old Violet insists on showing the world how special she is and becomes accidentally extraordinary when she's struct by lightning twice and gains control over all things electric.

Now in its fifth year, HCC Student Theatre took its touring children’s theater production to 10 elementary schools during the 2022-2023 season. The tour included seven HCC Theatre students who performed two shows at each of the participating schools.

“It’s a pleasure to offer these exciting performances for Howard County elementary school students,” said HCC Chair of Theatre, Dance and Audio Video Production Bill Gillett. “Not only is this an excellent and supportive educational opportunity for the children in the audience, but the touring experience is also an amazing experiential learning opportunity for the college-student performers.”

“HCC’s children’s theatre production of Miss Electricity was a wonderful experience for Talbott Springs Elementary School students,” added Talbott Springs Elementary Principal Nancy Thompson. “The talented performers encouraged imagination and creativity through their relatable and engaging show. We are grateful for this partnership that exposes children to new artistic experiences.”