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Sandy Taylor and Danny Arnold
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Sandy Taylor is an actor, singer and director, specializing in musical theatre performance. With a dual degree in Elementary Education and Acting from Susquehanna University, her committed enthusiasm for teaching and performance extends into every interaction with her students. Sandy recently completed her MA in Theatre Studies from Montclair State University, where she served as graduate assistant and teacher of Acting, and plans to pursue an MFA in Acting in the future. Her most recent performance credits include Susan in Company at Plays in the Park in Edison, New Jersey and Ascension Variations with Meredith Monk at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

Danny Arnold is an active performer and director in the New York metro tri-state area. When he is not teaching third grade, he can be found on stage or directing children's theater. Danny has a serious passion for the arts and hopes to inspire the same commitment to excellence in his students. Recent children's theatre directing credits include The Jungle Book Jr., Willy Wonk and the Chocolate Factory Jr., Grease, and Showstoppers: A Musical Revue!
Sandy Taylor in "He Plays the Violin" presented by Edison, New Jersey's Plays-in-the-Park
From the musical 1776 comes this memorable tune, "He Plays the Violin." It is here sung by the immensely talented Sandy Taylor as Martha Jefferson. Accompanying her is David Cantor as John Adams and Michael Kroll as Benjamin Franklin. The production is staged at Edison, New Jersey's Plays-in-the-Park. Directed by Gary Cohen, Choreographed by Michelle Massa, with Musical Direction by Warren Helms.

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