Q&A: Rock 'n' Roll Revival's Riley Lewis
Riley Lewis is a dancer in this year's Rock 'n' Roll Revival at Severna Park High School.
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Rock 'n' Roll Revival XXIV at Severna Park High School kicked off March 1 to rave reviews and created all sorts musical excitement around the school.
Patch stopped by a dress rehearsal to talk with a few members of the cast and crew about the show, what made them want to join, and why Rock 'n' Roll is so popular at SPHS.
Riley Lewis, a senior, is in five dance numbers.
Severna Park Patch: What is your favorite song in the production?
Riley Lewis: “Dancing in the Moonlight”— that’s my favorite one to dance in and I think “Come on Eileen” is the general favorite. We all sing it behind stage while they are up there
Severna Park Patch: Why should people come see the show?
Lewis: It’s a great mix of people and it is fun showing that we can enjoy a whole range of music. It’s just great and so much fun.
Severna Park Patch: What else do you do at school besides Rock ‘n’ Roll?
Lewis: I am in dance company so I have done concerts before, but nothing this extravagant.
Severna Park Patch: Why did you want to be in Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival?
Lewis: I have seen it all my life because I live down the road and it has always looked so awesome. I always wanted to be in it and this is my first year making it.
Severna Park Patch: What are your plans for next year?
Lewis: I’m not really sure yet.
Rock 'n' Roll Revival will continue to run March 15-16; however, all performances are sold out. "Stand-by" tickets may be available to performances on Friday and Saturday—see the parent volunteers at "will call" 45 minutes before curtain time.
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King Harvest
4:08 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013
We recorded the original hit version of Dancing in the Moonlight. So glad to hear it's your favorite song! Sounds like a great show. All the best.
Lauren Bahlman
10:30 am on Friday, March 15, 2013
Now THAT's a cool reply!
Jane Lewis
2:13 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013
Nice to hear from you King Harvest! Dancin in the Moonlight has been one of my very favorite songs since you released it in the 70s. So happy that my daughter was dancing to it. :)
King Harvest
4:11 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013
Jane,
"You can't dance and stay uptight - It's a supernatural delight, everybody dancing in the moonlight"
Turth is sometimes complex. But simple truths can span generations.
We're glad she was dancing to it too.
Jane Lewis
6:32 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
We would love for you to come see us! See Dot Brugnoli's comment below.
Mom3SP
12:34 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013
That song was one of the better performances in an amazing show! Great song!!!
Ellen Kinsella
1:55 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Awesome! It has always been one of my favorite songs!
Dorothea Brugnoli
8:51 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Dear King Harvest,
Would you consider coming to Severna Park , Maryland and jamming with our "Rock n Roll Revival XXIV performers? You would be amazed at the talent, heart and soul these kids have! We recently SOLD OUT our 900 seat auditorium for 8 performances! These kids and this community would welcome you with open arms! What do you say??
King Harvest
7:35 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Hi Dot,
Thanks so much for the invitation. Sounds like you have some great young talent there. We would love to if it were possible but we recently lost Doc, our lead singer, and Eddie, our guitarist, lives in Tasmania(!) We'll probably join some friends for a benefit this summer when he's in the states, but otherwise we're "off the road". Thanks again for thinking of us.
Jane Lewis
8:38 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I now love the song even more than I always have. God bless you.
Amy Leahy
9:18 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
So glad I got to see R&R Revival this year. Last year for our girls, Jane. Riley was amazing, Phoebe Jackson, Carly Snyder, Addie Binstock….I loved seeing them all.