Brand new for Summer 2012: Unrivaled! The ultimate 'Glee' style show choir. This upbeat, ensemble will entertain audiences of all ages, performing hit songs through 5 decades!

Themes include Popular music, Broadway, T.V. themes, and more!

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Call and book your show today: 248-732-1032!

UNRIVALED is:

Shawn Ryskamp - Orion, MI
Shawn, the father of five children, has performed and entertained worldwide.  He is an accomplished singer, dancer, writer and actor.  Some of his stage performances include The Baker, in "Into the Woods", Snoopy, in "Snoopy the Musical", and Scarecrow and Tinman, in "Wizard of Oz."
In 1989, Shawn was part of a six-person show ensemble that performed for troops overseas, in a Department of Defense sponsored tour.
From 1990 to 2001, Shawn was manager and executive producer of Learmont Productions' Mopo Bears costume character touring shows.  Children throughout the country were entertained through song and dance at malls, fairs, and festivals.
Most recently, Shawn has been recording audio books for children, using a wide range of character voices.


 

Amanda Ryskamp - Orion, MI
Amanda Ryskamp is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine
Arts in Musical Theater at Oakland University.  Some of her
favorite rolls at OU include, Susan in Company,
Ramona in The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue, Meg in
Little Women, and the Snake in The Little
Prince.  She is a two time finalist in the Irene Ryan
Acting Scholarship Competition sponsored by the Kennedy
Center in Washington DC.  She is also the eldest daughter
of the talented Shawn Ryskamp and is proud to take the stage
with him and her beautiful siblings. 

Austin Ryskamp - Orion, MI
Austin Ryskamp is currently interning at Kensington Community Church.  He is heading up the fine arts team for a youth group called Edge. Austin organizes music, drama, video and staging for weekly youth services, often performing himself.
As well as singing and acting - Austin is currently the lead drummer in a rock band.  His talent for drumming began early in High School and has continued to be an ongoing passion.
Austin is the eldest son of Shawn Ryskamp and has been seen performing alongside of his father in mutiple Zippity2Dad shows at Schools and Libraries Throughout Michigan.
UNRIVALED gives Austin a chance to showcase his many talents. 

Alyson Ryskamp - Orion, MI
Alyson Ryskamp is a 16 year old Sophomore at Oxford High School and the middle daughter of Shawn Ryskamp.  Alyson had her first experience on stage as a munchkin and monkey in a production of The Wizard of Oz.  In high school she has excelled as a member of the show choir and has been a finalist in several talent shows.  Recently, Alyson sang the National Anthem at a black tie gala event.  Alyson is currently cast as Little Red in a production of "Into The Woods".  She enjoys performing with UNRIVALED, as it gives her a chance to sing, dance, and act all in one package.

Tagg Smith - Waterford, MI
Tagg, the father of two children, is an accomplished musician, songwriter, and actor.  He has been playing piano since the age of seven.  In 2001, Taggart wrote, recorded and produced an instrumental piano CD for children.  You can check it out at http://www.zippity2dad.com/ssr-front.htm.
He is also active in community theater, most recently as Bob Bradley in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever".  Previous credits include David Strong in "A Case of Libel", Bo Decker in "Bus Stop", and Greg Sanderson in "I'll Be Back Before Midnight"
   
For more information, contact Shawn today at 248-732-1032!

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