Paul Penrod

Paul smiling back stage in his King costume which features a furry crown and cape with embellishments.

Paul has been with Theatre Adventure for over ten years. His favorite shows have been (year) Lion's Pride and 2018's Questery. Paul loves anything related to the Wizard of Oz, knows all of the songs by heart and can recite many story lines. He loves watching movies and is an avid reader. At home he has over a thousand books and enjoys weekly trips to the library to read and borrow new stories. He loves classics from the Golden Book series as well as picture books. He owns well over 400 DVDs and especially loves Disney fairy tales as well as classic original films such as Gene Wilder's Willie Wonka and Angela Landsbury's Beds, Knobs and Broomsticks.

Paul Performing on stage in Shakespearian wardrobe in a contemplative stance.

Paul Performing on stage in Shakespearian wardrobe in a contemplative stance.

Paul's favorite thing about Theatre Adventure is the comradely he feels with all of the other students. He loves the warm ups done at the beginning of each class, especially drumming and movement exercises. He enjoys the predictability and structure of the eight month program and misses his friends during the summer break.

Paul reclining in a camp chair next to his dog at a campsite in the woods

Paul reclining in a camp chair next to his dog at a campsite in the woods.

Paul has had many adventures such as traveling to Las Vegas and Disney. In the summer months he enjoys swimming and being near the water. During Covid he experienced camping outdoors and learned a new appreciation for nature. He has always enjoyed taking long walks. Paul loves food and learning to cook, especially baking sweet treats.

Paul smiles concentrating on roasting a marshmallow over an outdoor fire.

Paul smiles concentrating on roasting a marshmallow over an outdoor fire.

He has a special fondness of holidays and the unique traditional foods that comes with each holiday. He believes in Santa and the Easter Bunny and the magic they bring. For years Paul has collected sunglasses and enjoys coming to theater class with different glasses each week.

Paul poses with one of the hand puppets he created during a Theatre Adventure workshop.

Paul poses with one of the hand puppets he created during a Theatre Adventure workshop.

Paul sitting with two companions all wearing rejuvenating facial masks.

Paul sitting with two companions all wearing rejuvenating facial masks.