April 25 & 26, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Meyersdale High School
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Tonight’s performance is a celebration of stories, the ones found on library shelves and the ones written right here on this stage. Each chapter you’ll see reflects the imagination, hard work, and heart of our dancers, who have spent the year learning, growing, and discovering what they’re capable of.
At Brenda’s Body Shop, we believe dance is more than steps and counts. It’s confidence, community, and creativity. This show brings those values together in a way that is playful, meaningful, and true to who we are.
Thank you to our families for your support, our instructors for your dedication, and our dancers for bringing these pages to life. We are grateful to share this story with you and proud of every performer who takes the stage tonight.
Enjoy the show.
Brenda
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Director:Brenda Brosnihan
Assistant Director: Alexis Torrisi
Stage Managers: Alissa Gank, Amy Anderson
Technical Director:Jim Johnson
Music Tech: Jeff Gank
Lighting: Katherine Johnson
Stage Setup:Pete Brosnihan
Recital Graphics: Laura Stutzman
Props: Brenda Brosnihan
Photographer: Jonny Sines
Videographer: Commercial Video
Flower Donations: Green Acres
Instructors: Amy Anderson, Ainsley Brantner, Alissa Gank, Keele Flanigan, Aaliyah Rhodes, Abbi Shue, Alexis Torrisi, Arianna Torrisi
Instructor Assistants: Ashlynn Anderson, Carly Lawson, Alana Baker, Candace Slaubaugh, Aslynn Trimble
Concessions and Flower Sales: Benefit Landon’s Library
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter One: The Ruth Enlow Library
Chapter Two: Book Fair
Chapter Three: The Book Mark’et
Chapter Four: Blind Date with a Book
Chapter Five: Amazon
Seniors Spotlight (Sunday only)
Chapter Six: Landon’s Library
Chapter Seven: Book Mobile
Chapter Eight: Dolly’s Imagination Library
Chapter Nine: Oprah’s Book Club
Final Chapter: Golden
VOICES IN OUR STORY
The Ruth Enlow Library
The Book Mark’et
Pamela Ashby - Dreamers have Dirty Elbows
Deborah Wagner Brenneman - Look What’s Under My Bed and The Perfect Tree for Mrs. B.
Laura Stutzman - Illustrator for B is for Blue Crab, cover art for senior books, recital logo.
Mark Stutzman - Book cover for Lisey’s Story by Stephen King and Lab Coat Girl & The Amazing Benjamin Bone and Ruthie the Bookworm.
Landon’s Library provides books to Garrett County children from birth to age five
CHAPTER ONE:THE RUTH ENLOW LIBRARY
Libraries have been around for thousands of years, and today there are more than 116,000 across the U.S. They’re not just about books anymore, you can also check out puzzles, games, seeds, and even musical instruments.
FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE – by William Joyce
Song: The Walker – Fitz and The Tantrums
Group: Sportaerobic All Stars:
Ashlynn Anderson, Ava Anderson, Alana Baker, Sadie Crowell, Sage Crowell, Carly Lawson, Farrah Ratliff, Aubrey Paugh, Candace Slaubaugh, Arianna Torrisi, Jaydan Warner
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLER - by Eric Carle
Song: Naturally - Selena Gomez
Group: Gymnastics:
Maci Beachy, Kailey Bastain, Brihanna Collins, Avery-Grace DeWitt, Natalie Fike, Alayna Friend, Eden Green, Mylah Helbig, Annalynn Kreighbaum, Olivia Kunkle, Catherine Lambert, Emersyn Lucas, Laney Lucas, Emma Messersmith, Keira Pagenhardt, Alix Robinette
ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO - by Chris Gabenstein
Song: Pop Muzik -Robin Scott
Group: Acro
Kennedy Fickes, Elena Hernandez, Elizabeth Hook, Carly Lawson, Aubrey Paugh, Jaydan Warner
THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT – by Drew Daywalt
Song: The Day My Crayons Came to Life - Jk1KU
Group: Gymnastics
Adalyn Browning, Carolynn Burdin, Mea Ganoe, Riley McCullough, Murphee Marks, Charlotte Miller, Haisley Ravenscroft, Gwen Sody, Aubrey Storey, Becklie Tasker, Kaillor Wotring
CHAPTER TWO:BOOK FAIR
For many children, a school book fair is the first time they get to buy a book of their own. Scholastic began running fairs in the 1950s, and the excitement of seeing those colorful cases roll into a school hasn’t faded.
THE SPACE BETWEEN MOMENTS - by Alana Baker
Song: Eternity – Alex Warren Senior:
Senior: Alana Baker
SODA POP HEAD – by Julia Cook
Song: Soda Pop – K-Pop Demon Hunters
Group: Pom/Jazz:
Lainey Beckman, Natalie Douglas, Delani Hughes, Kinsley Jenkins, Adley Keefer, Allie Martin, Lilly Martin, Alaina Thomas, Rayna Leonard, Harper Wotring
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON– by Crockett Johnson
Song: Do You Believe in Magic – Aly & AJ
Group: Baton
Kendall Beachy, Isla Fickes, Carley Hardesty, Abigayle Harding, Dani Hughes, Iva Kuhn, Emaley Mayle, Clara McLaughlin, Maci Pritt, Darci Sisler, Merryn Trimble, Elaynna Trimble
DREAMERS HAVE DIRTY ELBOWS by Pamela Ashby
Song: Dream – Priscilla Ann
Group: Ballet
Ava Anderson, Julie Bolyard, Sage Crowell, Carly Lawson, Zoey Tasker, Arianna Torrisi
CHAPTER THREE:THE BOOK MARK’ET
A bookstore is more than shelves and stacks of titles, it’s a place of discovery. New releases share space with timeless classics, and every aisle holds the chance to stumble upon your next great adventure. Whether you come to browse, sip a cup of coffee, or simply breathe in the scent of fresh pages, the bookstore is where stories are waiting to be taken home.
WELCOME TO THE ZOO - by Alison Joy
Song: Zoo - Shakira
Group: Gymnastics
Willow Ahern, Finley Carr, Abigail Crosco, Miley Davis, Annistyn Jenkins, Kylie Keefer, Violet Livengood, Journey Poole, Brinley Roth, Maddie Roth, Remi Roth, Sarah Savage, Charlotte Taylor, Alena Stonesifer, Aubrey Wise
WEBSTER DICTIONARY – (Merriam-Webster)
Song: Word Up – Cameo
Group: Jazz
Kenley Blamble, Natalie Fike, Ellie Friend, Eden Green, Kinsey Glotfelty, Airlyn Hetrick, Iva Kuhn, Olivia Kunkle, Emersyn Lucas, Catherine Lambert, Maisley Martin, Keira Pagenhardt
LISEY’S STORY – by Stephen King. Book Cover Art by local artist Mark Stutzman
Song: Abracadabra – Lady Gaga
Group: Tumbleweeds:
Grace Burow, Madison Cowgill, Briella DeWitt, Kambria DeWitt, Isla Fickes, Samantha Fridley, Reese Green, Carley Hardesty, Shayna Hernandez, Kaylee Harvey, Abigayle Harding, Sarah Hamilton, Lacie Krisher, Mia Matlick, Payton Ramey, Darci Sisler, Mari Van Antwerp
CHAPTER FOUR:BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK
The idea of a “Blind Date with a Book” started in independent bookstores and libraries as a way to help readers discover new titles without judging the cover. Books are wrapped so readers choose based on a few clues, not appearances.
TRULY DEVIOUS - by Maureen Johnson
Song: Criminals– Meghan Trainor
Group: Senior Dance
Ava Anderson, Alana Baker, Julie Bolyard, Sage Crowell, Kirstin Ellis, Ally Fike, Kennedy Fickes, Elizabeth Hook, Carly Lawson, Kaelyn Mayle, Aubrey Paugh, Farrah Ratliff, Makenna Reams, Candace Slaubaugh, Abigail Van Antwerp, Maclin Uphold, Zoey Tasker, Jaydan Warner
CHAPTER FOUR:Continued
READ ALL ABOUT IT - by Jim Trelease
Song: Read All About It – Emeli Sandé
Group: Teacher Feature, Lyrical
Ashlynn Anderson, Ainsley Brantner, Keele Flanigan, Aaliyah Rhodes, Arianna Torrisi
LAB COAT GIRL & THE AMAZING BENJAMIN BONE - by Margie Patatini. Book cover by Mark Stutzman
Song: Dancing by Myself - The Donnas
Group: Sportaerobics
Madison Cowgill, Samantha Fridley, Kinsey Glotfelty, Lorelei Gordon, Jamie Kight, Lacie Krisher, Olivia Kunkle, Larae Liller, Lainey Shaffer
CIRCUS MIRANDAS- by Cassie Beasley
Song: The Greatest Showman - The Greatest Showman Ensemble
Solo: Baton
Jackson Johnson
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE – Medical Reference
Song: Disease – Lady Gaga
Group: Hip Hop
Ava Anderson, Alana Baker, Julie Bolyard, Sage Crowell, Kirstin Ellis, Ally Fike, Kennedy Fickes, Sophie Friend, Carly Lawson, Mylan Matlick, Kaelyn Mayle, Aubrey Paugh, Makenna Reams, Addi Sessa, Candace Slaubaugh, Maclin Uphold, Jaydan Warner
QUEEN OF HEARTS- by Colleen Oakes
Song: Queen of Hearts - Juice Newton
Group: Tap
Evie Artice, Willow Artice, Annabeth Cantrell, Abigayle Harding, Iva Kuhn, Olivia Kunkle, Maci Pritt, Maisley Martin, Lainey Shaffer, Kynleigh Thomas
CHAPTER FIVE:AMAZON
Amazon started in 1994 as a small online bookstore. Its very first sale was a book called Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies, and from there it grew into one of the biggest booksellers in the world.
OH, THE PLACE YOU WILL GO - by Dr. Suess
Song:On My Way by Phil Collins
Group: Gymnastics
Hadley Brady, Jadelin Brodak, Maci Callis, Rory Fickes, Avery Funk, Addison Gangler, Finley Livengood, Remi Martin, Haylee Miller, Isabelle Pritt, Ella Ravenscroft, Emberly Sebold, Charlotte Thomas, Rayla Wilson
LOOK WHAT’S UNDER MY BED - by Deborah Wagner Brenneman
Song: Creepy Creeps by Beau Black
Group: Gymnastics
Layla Ashurst, Brinley Beitzel, Amelia Byler, Aria LaMastus, Karalynn Stoltzfus, Chely Soler-Matute, Maddie VanSickle
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE - by Maurice Sendak
Song: Real Wild Child -Everlife
Group: Boys Gymnastics
Sawyer Brosnihan, Hank Green, Jace Gibson, Connor Lantz,Qureem Overton, Quadir Overton, Owen Shue, Crosby Sisler, Brock Wotring
15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
Support Landon’s Library and enjoy refreshments in the lobby! No food or drink allowed in the theater. No smoking on campus.
Please do not bring concessions into the auditorium.
CHAPTER SIX: LANDON’S LIBRARY
A children’s library is a bright and welcoming space designed to spark imagination and a love of reading. Filled with colorful books, cozy corners, and playful learning activities, it encourages young readers to explore stories, discover new ideas, and enjoy the magic of books in a setting just for them.
EYES ON ME - by Elena Hernandez
Song: Somebody’s Watching Me – Rockwell
Senior: Elena Hernandez
THE PERFECT TREE FOR MRS B. - by Deborah Wagner Brenneman
Song: The Magic of Reading – Greg & Steve
Group: Jazz & Gymnastics
Jazz: Evie Artice, Willow Artice, Eden Ash, Aria LaMastus, Tessa Penninger, Chely Soler-Matute, Caroline Williams
Gymnastics: Ruby Ash, Aspen Dugan, Charlotte Faith, Arabella Margroff
B IS FOR BLUE CRAB- by Maryland Folklore. Illustrated by Laura Stutzman
Song: Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
Group: Gymnastics
Reagan Beitzel, Irelynn Donahue, Mavis Pulsipher, Wren Penninger, Charlotte Maltba, Ella Smith, Kendall Smith, Adalyn Wilson
GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS by Norris McWhirter
Song: We Are the Champions – Crazy Frog
Group: Gymnastics
Rayvin Corby, River Corby, Farah Folk, Maddie Getz, Tauriel Hunt, Lilly Martin, Kennedy O’Brien, Sofia Pritt, Rayna Leonard, Kynleigh Thomas
CHAPTER SEVEN: BOOK MOBILE
A bookmobile is a traveling library on wheels that brings stories and learning right to the community. Packed with shelves of books, it makes it possible for children and families to check out their next adventure wherever the bookmobile stops.
ONCE UPON A TIME - byClaire Keane
Song:Opalite - Taylor Swift
Group: Tap
Ava Anderson, Julie Bolyard, Sage Crowell, Samantha Fridley, Sarah Hamilton, Lacie Krisher, Carly Lawson, Darci Sisler, Candace Slaubaugh, Zoey Tasker, Adalyn Taylor
WICKED: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST - byGregory Maguire
Song: Defying Gravity - Vitamin String Quartet
Group: Ballet
Evie Artice, Willow Artice, Iva Kuhn, Baylie Lukas, Lilly Martin, Maisley Martin, Rebecca Miller, Tessa Penninger, Wren Penninger, Caroline Rembold, Lainey Shaffer
CHARLOTTE’S WEB - by E.B. White
Song: Itsy Bitsy Spider - Little Richard
Group: Pom Pom:
Brynn Baker, Jadelin Brodak, Hadley Brady, Maci Callis, Rylee Ellis, Rory Fickes, Addison Gangler, Finley Livengood, Remi Martin, Haylee Miller, Sofia Pritt, Ella Ravenscroft, Emberly Sebold, Charlotte Thomas
NO DOUBT - byCandace Slaubaugh
Song: No Diggity No Doubt – Blackstreet
Senior: Candace Slaubaugh
CHAPTER EIGHT:DOLLY’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Dolly Parton gives one free book a month from birth to age 5. She has given over 200 million books to families. She created the Imagination Library in honor of her father, who never learned to read.
THE TRAIN TO IMPOSSIBLE PLACES -by P.G. Bell
Song: Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
Group: Mat Mystics:
Lainey Beckman, Kinsey Glotfelty, Lorelei Gordon, Addison Harvey, Airlyn Hetrick, Jamie Kight, Iva Kuhn, Larae Liller, Maisley Martin, Lainey Shaffer, Elizabeth Slaubaugh, Mackenzie Staley, Alaina Stewart, Isabella Vanderbilt, Harper Wotring
THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD – by Watty Piper
Song: Baby Likes to Rock It – The Tractors
Group: Tap
Maddie Getz, Delani Hughes, Baylie Lukas, Rayna Leonard, Kennedy O’Brien, Sofia Pritt, Lilly Martin, Charlotte Taylor, Alaina Thomas
THE INVISIBLE STRING – by Patrice Karst
Song: Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne
Group: Lyrical:
Ava Anderson, Alana Baker, Callie Bittinger, Julie Bolyard, Sage Crowell, Kirstin Ellis, Kennedy Fickes, Ally Fike, Carly Lawson, Kaelyn Mayle, Candace Slaubaugh, Paislee Spink, Aslynn Trimble, Jaydan Warner
CHAPTER NINE: OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB
A place where stories spark conversations and readers share their favorite finds. Oprah’s Book Club has sent dozens of titles straight to the bestseller list.
MYSTERY OF SHERLOCK HOLMES - by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Song: The Pink Panther - Circus Band
Group: Musical Theatre
Amy Anderson, Ashley Biser, Brenda Brosnihan, Anna Callis, Tammy Fridley, Lisa Janoske, Brittany Nice, Ivy Opel, Marnie Ratliff, Lexi Torrisi
GOTHIC COMEDY: THE ADDAMS FAMILY - by Chase Addams
Song: Goo, Goo Muck - Geek Music
Group: Character Jazz
Ashlynn Anderson, Ainsley Brantner, Sadie Crowell, Alissa Gank, Megan Hutton, Rylee Iden, Kenzi Mousch, Jessie. Railey, Aaliyah Rhodes, Abbi Shue, Kellie Shotwell
ROMANCE: THE GREAT GATSBY - by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Song: That man - Caro Emerald
Group: Jazz
Elizabeth Bird, Rebecca Crowell, Ruth Hamilton, Jena Janoske, Jordan Miller, Stephanie Moore, Lisa Petroske, Andi Sessa, Kara Taylor, Arianna Torrisi, Paige Wotring,
BOOKED AND DANGEROUS - Book Club Finale
Song: Radetzky March - Richard Clayderman
Group: March: Full Cast of Ladies
IF YOU MADE A MILLON – by David M. Schwartz
Song: Money, Money, Money – Meryl Streep
Group: Baton
Addison Hershman, Carly Lawson, Candace Slaubaugh, Zoey Tasker, Aslynn Trimble
THE BEST STORY- by Eileen Spinelli
Song: Paperback Writer – The Beatles
Group: Sportaerobics
Lainey Beckman, Annabeth Cantrell, Maci Callis, Adley Keefer, Maisley Martin, Mia Matlick, Kolbe Panther, Charlotte Taylor, Merryn Trimble, Harper Wotring
THE CURSE OF OPHELIA - by Nicole Platania
Song: The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift
Group: Jazz
Madison Cowgill, Abigail Dixon, Isla Fickes, Abigayle Harding, Lacie Krisher, Madilyn Livengood, Emaley Mayle, Clara McLaughlin, Kyra Opel, Alyvia Sessa, Darci Sisler, Mylan Matlick, Peyton Tichinel, Elaynna Trimble
MIRROR IN THE SKY - by Carly Lawson
Song: Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Senior: Carly Lawson
Father: Aaron Lawson
FINAL CHAPTER
Every book has “The End,” but in dance, the story continues each time it’s performed.
Video: Unwritten
Finale: Golden - Huntr/x, Ejae, Audrey Nina
Group: Entire Cast featured in our Giving Stage Costumes
* Audience: Please turn on your cell phone lights during our final dance!
Slideshow: Book of Life
AWARDS
FIRST-YEAR AWARDS
Willow Ahern, Ruby Ash, Layla Ashurst, Brynn Baker, Reagan Beitzel, Hadley Brady, Adalyn Browning, Charlotte Faith, Mea Ganoe, Jace Gibson, Hank Green, Addison Harvey, Kylie Keefer, Connor Lantz, Arabella Margroff, Murphee Marks, Riley McCullough, Emma Messersmith, Qureem Overton, Quadir Overton, Mavis Pulsipher, Haisley Ravenscroft, Alix Robinette, Emberly Sebold, Crosby Sisler, Gwen Sody, Becklie Tasker, Elaynna Trimble, Kaillor Wotring, Brock Wotring
FIVE-YEAR AWARDS
Evie Artice, Willow Artice, Kailey Bastian, Maci Beachy, Grace Burow, Annabeth Cantrell, Ellie Friend, Reese Green, Carley Hardesty, Jamie Kight, Catherine Lambert, Clara McLaughlin, Rebecca Miller, Lainey Shaffer
EIGHT-YEAR AWARDS
Kendall Beachy, Sarah Hamilton, Elena Hernandez, Farrah Ratliff, Addi Sessa, Alyvia Sessa, Mackenzie Staley, Zoey Tasker, Maclin Uphold
TEN-YEAR AWARDS
Alana Baker, Ally Fike, Jaydan Warner
TWELVE-YEAR AWARDS
Callie Bittinger, Makenna Reams, Candace Slaubaugh, Paislee Spink
MOST IMPROVED | ALL STARS | EXTRA EFFORT | STAR PERFORMERS
THE GIVING STAGE
The Giving Stage is a charitable initiative of Brenda’s Body Shop that supports Samantha Funding the Arts, established in memory of Samantha Gibson, a Brenda’s Body Shop alumna, to help young people pursue opportunities in the arts.
This season, alumni generously donated costumes, giving new life to past performances while supporting this meaningful cause. The costumes were purchased by our students and worn during the Autumn Glory Festival and in our recital finale. Our dancers earned
First Place in the parade and performed at the Autumn Glory Kickoff Dinner celebration.
Together, our dancers, families, alumni, and community raised $4,290, continuing a tradition of turning performance into purpose. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this chapter of giving possible.
BEFORE YOU CLOSE THE BOOK…
Get ready for our next chapter. Brenda’s Body Shop proudly invites you to our
2027 Dance Recital
App-solutely Dancing: Download the Magic!
A high-energy celebration where movement meets imagination and the magic is only one tap away. We can’t wait to bring this story to life and share it with you next year.
PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE ALL SUMMER LONG!!!