Meet the cast: Kiss Me, Kate

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Congratulations to the wonderful cast of Kiss Me, Kate for a great show over the weekend. If you didn't get a chance to see it, don't fret, you have four more chances this weekend!

Kiss Me, Kate runs through Nov. 17, 2013. Click here for tickets.
Get to know some of our cast and how the performing arts has touched their lives.
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Rodner Salgado

Rodner Salgado, 23, North Tampagraduate of the University of Tampa
Role: Bill Calhoun
What is exciting to you about the show? All the dancing.
Other classes taken at the conservatoryTap and Hip Hop
How long have you been a part of the Patel Conservatory?One year
How has studying the performing arts been beneficial to you?It has taught me about myself and the world.
The Patel Conservatory has opened many doors for me since I began as an intern over the summer, 2012. Since then, I have been in a staged reading of A Midsummer Nights Dream and currently in the outstanding production of Kiss Me, Kate. I love the Patel Conservatory because it's a creative and safe environment where kids of all ages learn to express and communicate through the art of performance.
*******Brad Roberts, 18, of Palm HarborUniversity of Tampa
Role: Harry/Baptista
What is exciting to you about the show? The show within a show aspect!
Other classes taken at the conservatoryMusical theater classes.
How long have you been a part of the Patel Conservatory?Three years
Why did you decide to study the performing arts?It’s been my passion since I was little!
How has studying the performing arts been beneficial to you?
What do you think is interesting about yourself?I have perfect pitch. I was adopted at three months. And I’ve performed in a national tour.
Other commentsI have made so many friends through this show. I didn't know much about the play itself when I first went into the production, but it is by far one of the most energetic and fun shows that I have ever been a part of!
*******Bernard McNicol, 21, of TampaUniversity of Tampa
Role: Ensemble
What is exciting to you about the show? First Cole Porter musical! (and Kristen getting spanked)
Why did you decide to study the performing arts?I haven’t found anything else as satisfying
How has studying the performing arts been beneficial to you?It’s helped me identify myself as an individual.
What do you think is interesting about yourself?I try to connect with as many people as I can.
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Emily Schultz

Emily Schultz, 13, of Harbour Island
Role: Ensemble, dance trio
What is exciting to you about the show? The music is so much fun and I love to sing, dance and act. Also the cast and crew are fun to work with.
Other classes taken at the conservatoryBallet, Contemporary, Tap and Theater
How long have you been a part of the Patel Conservatory?One year
Why did you decide to study the performing arts?I love to perform.
How has studying the performing arts been beneficial to you?I have been given the role of Clara in The Nutcracker because I can act.
What do you think is interesting about yourself?I skipped 7th grade...and I have read Harry Potter at least nine times.