You Can't Take it With You

You Can't Take it With You - March 19 - March 28, 2015

Robertson County Players

Who's Who

Melinda McClendon

as Penelope Sycamore

Melinda appeared in the RCP’s 2014 productions of “Ragtime” and "A Southern Christmas Carol.” She also Stage Managed "To Kill a Mockingbird" for the RCP. She is a member of the Robertson County Choral Society, “For His Glory” dance interpretation team at Bethlehem Baptist Church, and the Willow Oak Center for Arts and Learning Adult Choir with whom she performed at Carnegie Hall in John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children” and selections from Handel’s “Messiah.”
Vanessa Tanner

as Essie

Vanessa is proud to be returning to the RCP stage after her portrayal of Bessie in 2014's "A Southern Christmas Carol." Her on-stage experience includes involvement with "The Music Man," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat," "Oklahoma," and "The Sunshine Boys.'" She worked at WDW Entertainment as a stilts walker and Jungle Cruise Skipper. She is proud of her wonderful husband and her three amazing children, and has enjoyed sharing the stage with her son, JT, for "A Southern Christmas Carol."
Shawna Rayford

as Rheba

Shawna is excited to be making her second appearance in an RCP production. She has appeared locally in roles in “Hairspray,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Raisin in the Sun,” “Death of a Salesman,” and “Taming of the Shrew.” She is also a dancer with the Orchesis Dance Company. Her offstage roles include Stage Manager, Props Mistress, and Assistant Stage Manager. Shawna says “A special ‘Thank You’ to my family and friends for the support. I love you all! One thing you can take with you is a smile and a laugh, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.”
Donny King

as Paul Sycamore

Donny is returning to the RCP stage after his most recent performance as Marley in 2014’s "A Southern Christmas Carol." He has also appeared as a member of the ensemble in RCP’s "The Music Man" (2011) and in Oakland High School’s "Hello Dolly" (1975). Donny is the Executive Director of TNKids Nutrition. He is married with three children and one grandchild.