Grab your keys, start the engine, and jump into the journey of life with Singarama: Life is a Highway!
We are honored that you have joined Student Life and College of Entertainment and the Arts to celebrate one of Lipscomb University’s longest-running traditions. Singarama: Life is a Highway is a show that celebrates the adventures, challenges, and milestones we all encounter along the road. From the carefree days of youth to the twists, turns, and triumphs of adulthood, this year’s production explores the stages of life through music, storytelling, and performance.
As always, we are excited for a memorable and fun-filled show of entertainment with these three original mini-musicals written, choreographed, and produced exclusively by students. With songs that spark nostalgia, moments that connect to the present, and stories that inspire hope for the future, this show is designed to resonate with audiences of all ages. Get ready for a heartfelt, uplifting ride that reminds us that life is truly a highway, filled with memories made, lessons learned, and the excitement of what lies ahead.
While the acts are ultimately competing against one another in Visual Elements, Choreography, Theme, Entertainment, and Vocals, the Singarama experience goes beyond winning a trophy. This production allows space for developing leadership skills, writing skills, musical talent, artistry, and choreography.
The partnership with the College of Entertainment and the Arts has allowed more students to assist in the production. The Singarama band, hosts, dancers, and media are all designed and facilitated by CEA students. We are excited for you to see how this partnership enhanced the small and large details of Singarama.
We thank you for celebrating and supporting the 63rd Singarama and cheering on our students!
Enjoy the Show!
Mike, Landon, and Autumn
OPENER
Route 66 - Cheetah Girls
HOST SONG
Life is a Highway - Rascal Flatts
SHOW 1 - THE NEXT LEVEL
HOST SONG
Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John Ain’t it Fun - Paramore
Rather Be - Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne
SHOW 2 - NINE TO FINE
HOST SONG
Shut Up and Drive - Rihanna
We Are Young & Some Nights - FUN.
INTERMISSION
BAND SONG
Mississippi Queen
HOST SONG
Heart Like a Truck - Lainey Wilson Landslide, Go Your Own Way, The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
SHOW 3 - THE SCENIC ROUTE
HOST SONG
That’s Life & My Way - Frank Sinatra
FINALE
Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
ANNOUNCE WINNERS
A COMMON LOVE
HOSTS
Abi Stechmann
Longmeadow, MA
Commercial Music
Junior
Annie Elliott
Colorado Springs, CO
Worship Arts
Senior
Betsy Pack
Murfreesboro, TN
Nursing
Junior
Bronson Campbell
Rockford, IL
Commercial Music
Senior Luke Green
Nashville, TN
Public Relations
Junior
Mia Grace McKinney
Horn Lake, MS
Political Science and Spanish Major
Junior
DIRECTORS
THE NEXT LEVEL
Meg Allen
Mt.Sterling, KY
Commercial Music with Songwriting Emphasis
Junior Kenna Otero
Nashville, TN
Elementary Education
Junior
NINE TO FINE
Amelia Creasey
Chattanooga, TN
Social Work
Senior
Sophia Shear
Murfreesboro, TN
Public Relations
Senior
THE SCENIC ROUTE
Reagan Sanders
Chattanooga, TN
Fashion Design
Junior
RJ Trail
Nashville, TN
Business Management
Senior
THE NEXT LEVEL
Set in 1989, on the day of their high school graduation, four high school friends break out into a fight. Their guidance counselor intervenes, dragging them to his office and refusing to let them leave until they resolve their issues. To ease tensions, the counselor suggests they play a few games on the Atari in his office. When they power it on, the friends are suddenly pulled inside the game and must work together to find a way out.
Directors: Meg Allen and Kenna Otero
Writing: Jack Brandenburg, Tristan Tellvik, Emma Martindale, Meg Allen, Kenna Otero
Music: Meg Allen
Choreographers: Lauren Mares, Grace Earnhart, Jill Venkatesan, Laura Hensley, Braylee Epp, Eva Heinrich
Sets: Alanna Hamm, Lauren Losher, Anna Losher, Echo Padtett, Jonah Jones, Hayes Lewis
Costumes: Anna Losher, Lauren Losher, Alanna Hamm
Stage Manager: Maddy Chevalier
Short Film & Graphics: Braylee Epp, Jack Brandenburg, Alaina Meckler
SONGS
CAST
Abigail Johns
Alaina Meckler
Alex Warren
Alizabeth DavisPettway
Allison Hoesel
Amanda Wheeler
Amelia Towson
Andrew Dakin
Andrew Lunt
Anna Carlton
Mangrum
Anna Claire Stephen
Anna Claire Strong
Anna Homkes
Anna Losher
Anna Stein
Anna Wren Rogers
Ansley Johns
Asher Shelburne
Ashlyn Ritson
Audrey Goss
Ava Hogancamp
Braylee Epp
Briley Walker
Cal Holland
Caleb Hinkle
Caleb Lins
Caroline Stuart
Carter Gilbert
Charlie Hudgens
Cindy Fiebig
Cooper Christian
Cora Gilbert
David Durrance
Ella Cauley
Ella Halma
Elizabeth Cook
Elijah Joy
Emilia Montgomery
Emily Ernst
Emma Foote
Emma Vlietstra
Eva Heinrich
Evy Williamson
Eli Miller
Elissa Perkins
Gabi Shipman
Gabrielle Hughley
Gavin Cavender
Georgia Flowers
Gracie Young
Hailey Daniels
Hallie Ihfe
Harper Guthrie
Harper McGowan
Hayden Swaim
Hayes Lewis
Heidi Hicks
Jenna Pulley
Jill Venkatesan
Jonah Jones
Jude Henderson
Karly Norris
Katey Maticek
Kendall Delashmitt
Knox Christopher
Krisbel Blanco Munoz
Kylie Hannan
Laney Alsman
Landon Smotherman
Laura Hensley
Lauren Hewell
Lauren Losher
Lauren Mares
Lauren Petersen
Libby Buchheit
Lilly Patrick
Lily Stanley
Lizy McCreary
Luca Palmer
Luke Dodge
Lydia Mall
Lydia Owens and Mack Harvey
Mackenzie Michael
Maddox Bouldin
Madison Chevalier
Mason Nickell
Mary Evans Cooper
Mary Kate Ferguson
Megan Shawaryn
Miah Cabale
Micah Brown
Michael Ashadele
Milbrey Ann Coffman
Millie Scheuchzer
Mya Chapman
Olivia Derocher
Oscar Pena
Paige Percy
Price Ferguson
Quinn Campbell
Reese Garrett
Reese Hollingsworth
Samir Soni
Sonja Ruetten
Sophia Cortes
Sydnee Hardin
Thomas Shelton
Tristan Lunt
Will McKissick
Wes Hudson
Will Johnson
Zoe Drumright
Zoe Jones
NINE TO FINE
Two ambitious professionals with a complicated past are put together to complete a high-stakes project. Between clashing egos and undeniable chemistry, they’re forced to confront what they’ve prioritized—and what (or who) they may have left behind.
Short Film & Graphics: Sean Worth and Jaeden Kennedy
SONGS
CAST
Addi Church
Addison Meadows
Adeline Anderson
Addie Fuller
Alexa Mitchell
Alli Moultrie
Asher McFarlane
Ashlyn Meadows
Autumn McGrail
Braeden Ruddock
Brookelyn Pedigo
Carlie Dyer
Caroline White
Catie Grace
Hampton
Clare Daughrity
Cole Johnson
Delaney Hawthorne
Elena Parkhurst
Ellie Moen
Emma Johnson
Gracie Hogan
Haley Kissler
Haven Hope
J White
Joshua Cotton
Julia Wilson
Kate Chappin
Katie Mei Sharpe
Katie Mickholtzick
Kayra Jeanette
Jensen
Kira Oleniczak
Landen Broussard
Lauren Phillips
Lauren Quissling
Lauren Webber
Lily Morton
Linnea Karlson
Liv Rhoda
Lizzie Marshall
Luka Pagel
Mackay Brooks
Morgan Juillerat
Macy Simon
Madeline Muse
Maddy Munch
Mallory Baynes
Mary Bradley Myers
Matthew Brown
Mia Adkins
Mia Crask
Mia Mitchell
Noelle Lidyoff
Reagan Pruitt
Reese Klinglesmith
Samuel Hall
Samir Soni
Sarah Froemming
Savannah Jones
Shayla White
Tara Chisman
Tatum Clark
Taylee Mullins
Tess Magar
Tessa Mullinix
Toska Holsopple
Victoria Scott
Violet Schabel
Victoria Paez
Savannah Jones
THE SCENIC ROUTE
Where a retirement home jailbreak becomes a cross-state chase, a family intervention on wheels, and the road trip nobody planned. AL and Ruth are determined to see their granddaughter perform. “Sheriff” Woodruff is determined to stop them. And Mark? He's just trying to survive being stuck in an RV with all of them. Buckle up! It's going to be a bumpy ride to Nashville.
Directors: Reagan Sanders and RJ Trail
Writing: Sarah Sullivan, Mia Chance, Erika Davidson, Sam Morgan, Mason Reynolds, Knox Rosser
Music: Dylan Swindle
Choreographers: Kainan Wyatt, Max Williams, Annika Denny, Maddie Newsom, Emma Joy Dolan, Andrew Forney, Peyton Yates
Sets: Knox Rosser, Eli McKamey, Max Allison, Max Head, Kyle Kirby, Tyler Jordan, Ethan Taggart
Costumes: Reagan Sanders and Emma Moore
Short Film & Graphics: Hayden Cassetto and Trey Merrill
CAST
Abby Goodell
Abby Hurst
Addie Irwin
Amelia Franklin
Amelie Burleson
Anagail Carter
Andrew Firestone
Andrew Forney
Annika Denney
Annie Cage Childers
Ava Knott
Ava-Wren Holliday
Avry Earnshaw
Avry Earnshaw
Brianna Lam
Caelan Barbarick
Caleb Carlson
Caleb Gedney
Canaan Jones
Caroline Kelly
Cason Procter
Catherine Brown
Chandler Bell
Charlie Mack Gilbert
Chase Zeller
Clara Ivey
Cole Graves
Delaney Stanley
Deron Joseph Young
Dillon McCracken
Dylan Crowder
Dylan Swindle
Dylan Yates
Eben Wells
Ela Lockert
Elander Lockert
Eli Connelly
Eli McKamey
Ella Free
Emily Chamberlain
Emma Crunk
Emma Grace Smith
Emma Johnson
Emma Kay Kennay
Emma Stueck
Emma Joy dolan
Ethan Bredemeyer
Ethan Taggart
Evan Bevill
Gwendellyn Doerfler
Haleigh Rankin
Hannah Smith
Harper Farrow
Henry McBryde
Henry McQueen
Hunter Holt
Isabella Hoberman
Jaden Granda
Jillian Lapoint
Jillian Utley
Joanna Jernigan
Jonathan Edde
Joshua Degrella
Kainan Wyatt
Kasen Holt
Kate Marshall
Keegan Gardner
Keely Hudspeth
Kenli Hill
Kenna Jaynes
Kennedy Gulick
Knox Boyd
Knox Rosser
Kyle Meadows
LaCory Carlton
Lily Goebel
Lily Williams
Lily Wozniak
Lizzie Hoglin
Lizzie Montoya
Logan Burns
Luke Martin
Madelyn Newsom
Madalyn McGarvey
Mackenzie Curle
Malia Bivins
Mason Baker
Mason Reynolds
Mateo Idler
Max Magar
Megan Blim
Miller Casey
Monica Cook
Nick Owensby
Olivia Rhoda
Parker Brooks
Peyton Yates
Pierce Brednich
Preston Eldridge
Reagan Sanders
Reagan Smith
Roma Lee Veal
Roman Dawidow
Sadie McPherson
Sam Collins
Sam Morgan
Sam Ray
Sam Sheek
Sarah Myers
Sarah Sullivan
Savannah Baldwin
Selah Grace
Shreya Patel
Sophia Sharp
Sophie Turowski
Sydney Burgess
Tayla Brown
Trey Merrill
Tyler Jorden
William Brown
Wren Chatterji
PRODUCTION
Executive Producers:
Mike Fernandez
Landon Parrish
Autumn Pryor
Student Production Assistants:
Hadley Hall and Emily Richerson
Hosts Vocal Coach: Fleming McWilliams
Band Ensemble Director: John Painter
Tickets: Maggie Miller
Graphic Design:
Madalyn Ross and Lipscomb University Marketing
Photography:
Kristi Jones, Elena Parkhurst and Madelyn Paul
Video Wall Graphics: Trey Merrill
Host & Dancer Wardrobe:
Charlotte Poling, Emma Jenkins and Colette Schmidt
Technical Director:
Lipscomb Entertainment and Technical Services
Dave Shirley, production manager
Rylee Hickey, stage manager
Michael Moraco, assistant stage manager
Lauren Pratt, wireless tech/A2
Jacob Allen, front of house audio
Kevin Henkels, graphics
Lily Turman, lighting designer
Will Scroggins, follow spot
Zac Smith, follow spot
Videography:
Phynley Joel, Trey Merril and Elena Parkhurst
Stage Design:
Hendrick Shelton and Jamie Shankland
Singarama Dancers
Megan Ammons is a musical theatre major from Memphis, Tennessee. She has been dancing for 18 years now and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, hip hop, acro, heels and many more. She is currently the choreographer for Singarama as well as other projects/ shows in the Nashville area.
Kyra Crosby is a musical theatre from Cookeville, TN. She has been dancing for ten years and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, clogging, hip hop, pointe, and baton.
Elly Kate Smith is a musical theatre major from Nashville. She has been dancing for 16 years and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, and hip hop. Current teacher/ Choreographer at Lipscomb Academy.
Ellie Moen is a nursing major from Glenview, Illinois. She has danced for 18 years and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, hip hop and many others. She has been a competitive dancer, with a professional industry focus for 11 years now. Current teacher and coach for competitive and competition teams.
Kayla Hill is an Elementary and Special Education major from Mount Juliet, Tennessee. She has been dancing for 19 years and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, hip hop, acro, heels and many more. She is a current choreographer and teacher in dance and theatre companies.
Anna Claire Slonecker is a musical theatre major from Palm Springs, Tennessee and has been dancing for 6 years in styles including: jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, pointe, tap acrobatics, musical theatre, and lyrical, at various studios! Member of Lipscomb’s dance company.
Singarama Band
Gordie Molin - Drums
Braxton Algood - Bass
Ezra Wood - Guitar
Myles Shelton - Guitar, MD
Titus Thomas - Keys
Ryker Lacy - Keys, Aux Percussion
Special Thanks
Lipscomb University Student Government Association, Kristi Jones, Kim Chaudoin and the Office of Communication and Public Relations, Wendy Archer and Lipscomb University Events Management, the College of Entertainment and the Arts, and Foundation Dance Team.
The final thanks is reserved for two remarkable students who stepped up to take Singarama to the next level. After directing outstanding club shows last year, Emily Richerson and Hadley Hall were invited to step into new roles as Student Production Assistants, helping oversee the overall show production. The joy, initiative, and excellence they brought to this year’s show was truly unmatched.
Hadley infused her tenacious creative storytelling into the host numbers, shaping moments that elevated the heart and flow of the production. Emily mentored and encouraged each show’s directors and cast members, providing thoughtful guidance that strengthened both their confidence and the overall quality of every performance. Together, this dynamic duo combined their talents to create a Singarama show that told a cohesive and compelling story from lights up to curtain down. Life truly is a highway, and we are forever grateful that Hadley and Emily have been on the journey with us.
Thank you for coming to Singarama 2026!
PLEASENOTE: Flashing lighting, strobe lights, and theatrical haze and fog will be used during the performance.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
And the winner is…
Each of the three acts will be judged in the categories of Entertainment, Vocals, Theme, Visual Elements and Choreography.
Award Announcement Dates:
Coba Craig and Willard Collins Awards (student awards voted by peers)Thursday, March 26
Visual Elements and Choreography - Friday, March 27
Theme - Saturday Matinee, March 28
Entertainment and Vocals - Saturday Night, March 28
The Thursday night performance is judged on all categories. While a category winner is not announced on this night, the scores are used in the event that there is a tie for The Sweepstakes Award.
The Singarama Sweepstakes Award will be presented at the conclusion of Saturday night’s show. The Sweepstakes Award goes to the act that accumulates the most points in 3 performances.
2025 Sweepstakes Winner: The Final Frame
1964 Club Chante' Singarama — Gammas
1965 Open Theme — Sigmas
1966 (APR.)
The Best Of Broadway — Sigmas
1966 (NOV.) 20th Century Composers — Gammas
1968 Music Of The '60s — Man of LanMancha
1969 American Composers — George M. Cohan
1970 U.S. Regions — The Wild West
1971 Musicals Of The 1960s — Mary Poppins
1972 Children's Fantasyland — Snow White
1973 Popular Vocal Groups — Ray Stevens
1974 American Composers Before 1950 — Irving Berlin
1975 Open Theme — Company'sComing
1976 Great Decades Of American Music — 1960s
1977 Open Theme — A Brand New Day
1978 Cities — Hollywood
1979 Seasons In Song — Summer
1980 Livin', Longin', Learnin', & Lovin' — Main Street, USA
1981 American Traditions — The Old School Yard
1982 Going Places — Southern Exposure
1983 Wonderful World Of Singarama — Frontierland
1984 Believe In Magic — Luck
1985 All The World's A Song — Coasts
1986 Let Us Entertain You! — Radio
1987 Movin' Right Along — Train
1988 An Anniversary Celebration — Diamond
1989 In Living Color — Yellow
1990 Initial Reaction — VIP
1991 Cornerstones — Honor
1992 The Name Of The Game — Trivial Pursuit
1993 It’s Showtime! — Comedy
1994 Reading Between The Lines — Success
1995 Living In America — Washington, D.C.
1996 Now In Syndication — Family Ties
1997 These Are The Days! — Past
1998 Celebrating 35 Years! — Adventure
1999 It’s All Fun And Games — Let’s Make A Deal
2000 All The World’s A Stage — As You Like It
2001 A Whole Lot Of Shapin’ Going On — Hip To Be Square
2002 A Time To Celebrate — You Say It’s Your Birthday
2003 Milestones…Celebrating 40 Years — A Reason To Celebrate
2004 Home For The Holidays — Red, White, And Who?
2005 That’s So Cliché! — Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
2006 Lights, Camera, Action! — Never Fear…Action Is Near!
2007 Lost In Alliteration — The More The Merrier
2008 A Play On Words — Some Change Will Do You Good
2009 Branded! — The Best Part Of Waking Up
2010 Can I Quote You On That? — I’ll Be Back
2011 For Good Measure — Better Late Than Never
2012 Air, Land, And Sea — All Hands On Deck
2013 Timeless … Celebrating 50 Years — No Day But Today
2014 Singarama’s On Fire! — Just Drop It
2015 Ready, Set, Go — Ready or Not
2016 Revolution: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness — The Best Day of Your Life
2017 Blast From the Past — Totally Awesome
2018 It Takes Two — Rise and Fall
2019 Bring The Family — The Wonder Years
2020 20/20 Vision*
2021 The Human Condition*
2022 Storytime — Fairytale
2023 A Diamond Anniversary — Diamond in the Rough
2024 The Era of Inspiration
2025 The Final Frame
*Winners were not selected due to modified shows.
HISTORY
1964
Singarama's debut was February 3, 1964, staged by the six social clubs which were started on campus to replace class distinctions. Coba Craig, the first Singarama director, was given a standing ovation from the first Singarama, Club Chante'. The first winning act was produced by the Gammas (at this time each act was 15 minutes).
1966
After a few successful years, one of the most unusual aspects of Singarama history took place. There were two Singarama shows in the calendar year. Due to the busyness of Spring semester, the Singarama staff attempted to move the show to the Fall semester; however, this change was short-lived. In the school year of 1967-68, Singarama returned to its Sping date requested by popular demand.
1973
This was the first year “friends” (students who are not members of social clubs) participated in Singarama.
1974
Singarama went to two performances and lengthened each individual act to 25 minutes.
1977
A third performance was introduced along with the decision to charge admission.
1978
As participation increased, so did the audience. A year later, a fourth performance, a Saturday Matinee, was added.
1979
To honor the then President Willard Collins, individual awards were given out. “The Willards” awards were distributed to those who demonstrated excellence in Singarama.
1980
For the first time, campus-wide auditions were held to select hosts for the production. Kevin Arvin and Sherilyn Harless had the honor of being the first Singarama hosts.
1983
Singarama celebrated its 20th anniversary with the winning act, Frontierland, directed by John Balentine.
1985
Sarah Keith Gamble became Singarama's coordinator after serving as assistant coordinator for a number of years.
1988
Singarama: An Anniversary Celebration was the theme for the show's 25th anniversary, as the four groups offered gifts of Diamonds, Gold, Pearl, and Silver. A special feature of this anniversary year was the first appearance of four hosts.
1993
We celebrated 30 years of Singarama with the theme It’s Showtime! Shane Hooper led the Comedy cast to victory.
1998
In celebration of 35 years of Classic Singarama we presented three popular themes of the past: Romance, Adventure, and Mystery. Andrea Spencer's Adventure act captured first place.
2002
Melissa Lancaster joined us as Director of the Hosts, and we celebrated by selecting 6 hosts: Laura Ellis, Jonathan Hardison, Aaron Johnson, Chris Lindsey, Vicki VanAcker and Mandy Wilson
2003
The production’s theme was Milestones: Celebrating 40 Years of Singarama! featuting Memories, Celebrations, and Dreams as Andrea Calhoun's Celebrations captured first place.
2008
We celebrated 45 years of Singarama with A Play on Words as we explored Since, Cents, and Sense. Tyler Browning and his cast of pirates captured the Sweepstakes trophy for Some Change Will Do You Good. Many thanks to the Otter Creek Church of Christ for hosting Singarama 2008 while Collins Alumni Auditorium was being renovated.
2009
We returned to a newly-renovated Collins Alumni Auditorium to present Branded, which featured three popular marketing slogans Don't Leave Home Without It, The Best Part of Waking Up, and Can You Hear Me Now? The Best Part of Waking Up, directed by Katie Callis, was declared the winning show.
2010
For the first time in the show's history 8 Hosts and Hostesses took the stage: Mariel Bolton, Josh Britt, Zack Green, Carter Hamric, Mallory Haynes, Allison Lancaster, Carter Martin, and Joe Muchmore!
2013
Celebrating 50 years of Singarama with the theme: Timeless. David Grayson directed the winning act: No day But Today. Kelsea Ballerini, a now country music singer and songwriter, served as a host for Singarama in 2012 and 2013.
2015
The acts started using a video board as the backdrops for their sets. Before this year, students would paint large canvas sheets to act as their scenery.
2020
Due to the uncertainty at the start of the pandemic, Singarama was not a live production.
2021
Singarama went virtual. Due to health and safety precautions, we did not have the capacity to bring Singarama fully back in-person. Acts practiced through out the Spring semester and performed for an empty Collins Auditorium and film crew. Although it was sad to not have an audience, the students worked hard to provide an incredible, but virtual show.
2022
A year later, Singarama was fully back in-person! We had an incredible production with an increase in participation and refound love for Singarama.
2023
This year marked the beginning of a beautiful friendship between student life and the College of Entertainment and the Arts as they came on to help strengthen the production. We were especially thankful to Dean Mike Fernandez, the School of Music, the fashion program and the School of Cinematic Arts. They truly made the Diamond Anniversary a marvelous production.
2024
Singarama “Eras” took a look back in time at Lipscomb in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Student directors were given historical moments in Lipscomb’s past to use as the foundation of their shows. The pivotal stories that helped define the school included: Delta NaNaNa, The 1986 NAIA Basketball Championship, and the inception of Healing Hands International.
2024
Singarama stepped into the world of cinema with "Singarama: Movie Premiere," an exciting show that weaved together the magic of movies and the power of live performance. The production used songs from blockbuster movie soundtracks with original theatrical storytelling, creating an immersive experience that spanned across multiple genres.
For the first time in Singarama history, each individual show created and premiered an original, short film as part of their performance.
