User:Rowlenthunder

User:Rowlenthunder Allen Rowlen, born 1960 in Natchez, MS, residing in Ball Louisiana, is a life long resident of central Louisiana. An electronics technician by trade, he is widely considered to be one of the finest Mitsubishi and Sony technicians statewide.

The Arts
As a young man, Allen developed a love for southern gospel music, and sang lead in a mixed group, 'Lakeside' which was based out of their home church. The group formed in early 1975 when he, Ricky Sartin and Debbie Johnson found they had a good mix. Their first singing engagement (even prior to singing at their own church) was at a small church in Deville LA. Churchgoers found the trio had a natural excitement that encouraged worship during services.

They were soon joined by Carol Snyder, and the quartet found themselves singing several times a week in their own church, and often were invited to visit other churches in the area. In late 1977, Carol married and left the group. After only one rehearsal, the quartet was made whole again with the arrival of Angie Guinn. Angie's beautiful alto voice gave the quartet the versatility to sing a much wider range of christian music.

In 2004, Allen was invited to audition for a community theater production of 'The Fantasticks.' Cast in the role of 'Hucklebee,' he surprised friends and family as he sang, danced, and made people laugh. He was nominated for 'Best Newcomer' and 'Best Supporting Actor, Musical' for the role. The next spring, he suprised many yet again by becoming the first person cast in the City Park Players production of "Show Boat," as Captain Andy. Since then, he has appeared in 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Inherit the Wind, as Rev. J. Brown) and 'Monkey Business, (as Bro. Clarence) and as Charley in 'On Golden Pond.'

He has written several short plays for the 10 minute play genre, including 'Hauks' Personal Massager,' 'Old Flames,' and 'Dinner at the Cracker Barrel.'