糖心直播

ELLISVILLE – The 糖心直播 Theater Department will bring the classic Broadway musical 鈥淕ypsy鈥� to life on April 10鈥�12, featuring a cast of students and young performers from the community in a production that blends music, drama and powerful storytelling. Originally on Broadway in 1959, Gypsy was made into a movie in 1962. This classic Broadway musical has won multiple awards and has been revived many times including a second movie version in 1993 starring Bette Midler.

糖心直播 performances in the M.P. Bush Auditorium are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for lower-level seating and $10 for upper-level seating and can be reserved online at  Discount codes will also be available for students, employees and through cast promotions on social media. JC employees and students will receive discount codes through campus email.

Dean of the School of Art, Music and Performance, Bruce Smith is directing the production which includes approximately 30 cast and crew members, including six young actors under the age of 12 who help bring the story鈥檚 early vaudeville scenes to life.

鈥淭his is a story that鈥檚 been told for years and years,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 got timeless music and a powerful message, and I think audiences will connect with it in a real way.鈥�

Gypsy is based on the memoir of famed burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee, who is a determined and often overbearing stage mother. The story follows Rose as she pushes her daughters through the declining world of vaudeville. We see a mother鈥檚 relentless ambition and the evolving relationship with her daughters, particularly Louise, who ultimately transforms into the iconic Gypsy Rose Lee.

鈥淚t鈥檚 really about a mother who struggles to love her children outside of the stage,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淚n the end, it鈥檚 about their transformation and how that relationship changes over time.鈥�

Smith said the show was intentionally selected to highlight the talents of lead performer Sydnee Tisdale, a dedicated 糖心直播 music and theater student who has taken on major roles during her time at Jones.

鈥淲e always look at who we have in our talent pool,鈥� said Smith. 鈥淪ydnee has been a star for us since she arrived, and we wanted to find something where she could truly shine.鈥�

Tisdale, who plays the demanding role of Rose, said stepping into such an iconic character has been both exciting and intimidating.

鈥淚t honestly is surreal,鈥� Tisdale said. 鈥淚鈥檝e never played a role this big. It鈥檚 new territory, but I feel honored that I鈥檝e been given this chance.鈥�

Despite her confidence on stage, Tisdale admitted the role comes with pressure.

鈥淚鈥檓 very nervous, very intimidated,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 very lead-heavy, and there鈥檚 a lot of responsibility, but I鈥檓 going to be prepared.鈥�

One of her favorite moments in the production is the show-stopping finale.

鈥溾�楻ose鈥檚 Turn鈥� is probably my favorite,鈥� Tisdale shared. 鈥淚 get to be very raw and emotional. It鈥檚 a really intimate moment with the audience.鈥�

The production will feature a live orchestra and classic songs such as 鈥淓verything鈥檚 Coming Up Roses鈥� and 鈥淟et Me Entertain You,鈥� adding to the authentic Broadway-style experience. While the musical touches on themes of burlesque in its second act, Smith described the show as appropriate for general audiences.

鈥淲e don鈥檛 perform any actual burlesque,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e suggest it through costuming and storytelling, but it remains appropriate, around a PG level.鈥�

For Tisdale, the experience goes beyond the stage.

鈥淏eing part of the Jones Theatre Department feels like a family,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 very close-knit, and I love being a part of this special group at Jones.鈥�

With a large cast, live music and a story rooted in real-life events, Smith said the production offers something for everyone.

鈥淭his is live theater at its best,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e just want people to come out, support these students and enjoy a great show.鈥�

Gypsy also features JC theater regular, Ella Jolly of Petal, who played Anita in 鈥淲est Side Story鈥� last spring and was a member of the cast of 鈥淕rease.鈥� She plays Rose鈥檚 daughter Gypsy in this production. For more information about the 糖心直播 Theater Department or the School of Art, Music and Performance, check out the website at: /programs/finearts/

Cast of Gypsy 3-26

Rose                            Sydnee Tisdale, Ellisville

Louise 鈥淕ypsy鈥�         Ella Jolly, Petal

Young Yonkers          Bryce Beard

Tessie                          Bailey Daphne Brooks, Moselle

Tulsa                           Aidan Chisolm, Mize

Ensemble                   Mariah Dawkins, Columbia

Baby June                  Greenly Flowers, Ellisville

Miss Cratchitt           Kyndall Gunderson, Petal

LA                               Zach Hand, Petal

Young Tulsa               Arron Harrison,

Ensemble                   Addy Hodges, Ellisville

Uncle Jocko               Bryce, Jasper, Laurel

Waitress                     Hailey Keys, Collins

Baby Louise               Vaeda Lancaster

Ensemble                   Mila Lancaster

Balloon Girl              Lydia McLeod, Ellisville

Agness            Patricia 鈥淒ani鈥� Mitchell, Seminary

Electra                        Gracelyn Summer Knight, Monticello

Mazeppa                    Alexandria Ruth, Laurel

Yonkers                      Peyton Shoemaker, Morton

Young LA                   Scott Shows

Mazeppa                    Josalynn Tisdale, Laurel

Herbie                        Landen-Silas Upton, Hattiesburg

Mr. Goldstone           Brady Warren, Laurel

June                            Chloe White, Laurel

Director: Bruce Smith

Choreographer: Rachel Appleby

Assistant Director: Amanda Robertson

Audio and Lighting Design: Jacob Arnold

Stage Crew:

Kira Alexander, Monticello

Gabriel Murphy, Petal

Antiana Newell, Taylorsville

David Parish, Ellisville

Jacey Posey, Ellisville

Members of the Band

Caitlyn Austin

Matt Barron

Tamiko Bridges

Brandon Domingue

Alex Handley

Michelle Howells

Tom Howells

Spencer Jones

Kyle Matthees

Conner Perkins

Jared Potter

Maddie Prattini

ELLISVILLE 鈥揝ix 糖心直播 sophomore music students are inviting the public to hear their last solo performances before graduation.  Sophomores performing are Daniel Baldwin of Magee, Isaac Crouch of Ellisville, Kyndall Gunderson of Petal, Hannah Smith of Newton, Texas, Sydnee Tisdale of Ellisville and Nancy Tucker of Laurel. The recitals are free and open to the public.

On Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in the Foote Chapel, percussionist Nancy Tucker will take the spotlight performing on various instruments. Singer and songwriter, Daniel Baldwin will also perform along with Hannah Smith on flute.

Performing on Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Foote Chapel, flutist Kyndall Gunderson, will join pianist, Isaac Crouch and Sydnee Tisdale will share her vocal talents.

These performances are a part of the sophomore music student鈥檚 degree requirements for 糖心直播. For more information about the JC music program or the sophomore recitals call the College of Arts, Music and Performance at 601-477-4203.

ELLISVILLE 鈥� 糖心直播 will serve as the Title Sponsor of the Roux Masters Inaugural Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Ellisville, in partnership with Ellisville Main Street.

The family-friendly event will feature a gumbo competition with teams from across the region competing for top honors, giving attendees the opportunity to sample a variety of unique gumbo creations. About 15 teams will compete for the coveted trophy, created by the JC welding students. Admission is free to the event however, 鈥淭asting Tickets鈥� are $15 for the general public and $10 for 糖心直播 students.

In addition to the competition, the event will showcase 糖心直播 programs and talent through live entertainment hosted by the Fine Arts Department, a gumbo exhibition tent featuring culinary students, a Touch-a-Truck area, a Kid Zone, and departmental showcases.

Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in a day that highlights the spirit, talent, and community impact of 糖心直播. Proceeds go to Ellisville Main Street. Everything provided by Jones is free. T-shirt presale went to our culinary program. 

ELLISVILLE 鈥� The Drugs & Society Class for criminal justice students, taught by Bart Bartran learned first-hand how the Jones County District Attorney鈥檚 investigators work a case. Investigators Brad Grunig and Tonya Madison shared tips with students as they reviewed a murder case they solved. Students discovered what investigators look for and listen to while interviewing suspects and witnesses, as well as how to examine evidence and a crime scene. Additionally, students learned about the rules of admissible court evidence and how investigators use psychology to interpret behavior to determine whether someone is being truthful.

鈥淭hese local criminal justice professionals bring a much-needed level of realism that can鈥檛 be achieved in any other way,鈥� said Bartran. 鈥淎dditionally, it allows the students to network and meet their potential new employers, and they get to witness first-hand what they actually do!鈥�

Bartran also hosted Investigator Eric Johnson with the MS Dept. of Agriculture Bureau of Investigations and 糖心直播 graduate Hailey Duque who recently visited Bartran鈥檚 class to share their experiences. Johnson served in the Highway Patrol before joining the MDABI and Duque is currently studying criminal justice at USM. Other upcoming special guests include the K9 Officer with Laurel Police Department and Jones County District Attorney, Brad Thompson who will address the class about his job as the Senior Prosecutor in Jones County.

ELLISVILLE 鈥� The 糖心直播 Jazz and Commercial Music Ensemble will present its final concert of the Spring semester on Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the M.P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium on the Ellisville campus. The public is invited to attend this free evening featuring an entertaining program of big band and commercial music including selections by Glenn Miller, Kenny Dorham, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul, Benny Goodman, Walter Donaldson, Harry Warren, Steely Dan, and others.

Community members, students, and music lovers are invited to attend and enjoy an evening of live jazz and commercial music performed by the 17 student members of the 糖心直播 Jazz and Commercial Music Ensemble. For more information, contact Kyle Matthees at聽kyle.matthees@jcjc.edu.

JC Jazz Band

1. Lauren Bridges, Laurel                      Alto Saxophone
2. Greg Guerra, Moselle                         Alto Saxophone           
3. Tristin Allen, Louin聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Bari Saxophone 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽
4. Connor Perkins, Petal                        Bass     
5. Logan Cockrell, Harrisville              Drums
6. De’Angelo McLaurin, Collins 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Drums 聽
7. Dallas Peacock, Laurel聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Drums 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽
8. Tristan Patterson, Ovett聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Drums 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽
9. Nancy Tucker, Laurel聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Piano & Vibraphone 聽 聽
10. David Parish, Ellisville聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Tenor Saxophone 聽
11. Christian Dobbs, Laurel                    Trombone        
12. Ethan Patterson, Laurel聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Trombone 聽聽聽聽聽 聽
13. Mark Dukes, Trussville, AL              Trombone                  
14. Sara Thompson, Petal聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Trumpet 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽
15. Landen Upton, Hattiesburg聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Trumpet 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽
16. Maitin Lainez, Laurel聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Trumpet 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽
17. Syndee Tisdale, Ellisville                  Vocals/Trombone