Whittier Center Theatre's 32nd Annual Hunter Awards!

Last night local theatre enthusiasts and members of the Whittier Center Theatre gathered for the 32nd Annual Hunter Awards. It was a lovely night reliving the past season and previewing what is to come next season.

I was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Alais in The Lion in Winter. Although I did not take home an award last night, I was in very good company. I am most proud to say that our Eleanor, Candace (Candy) Beck took home Best Actress. I am so very happy for her and she deserves every success for her efforts. I could not have done my job without her. She is simply the best to work with and a really hard worker. Congratulations to Candy and all the winners!

 

And the award goes to....
 
Oh My God Award: Andy Kresowski

Techie Award: Don Yeomans (not pictured)

Special Recognition Award (for services over the past seven years as outgoing WCT President): Richard De Vicariis

Special Recognition Award ("Best Performance by an Attorney in a Supporting Role"): Lewis Crouse

Best Set: Suzanne Frederickson - Rumors

Best Performance by an Actor/Actress in a Minor Role: Jonathan Tupanjanin - The Lion in Winter
 
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Cleta Cohen - Rumors
 
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Richard De Vicariis - Rumors
 
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Candy Beck - The Lion in Winter
 
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Jason Falske - Rumors

Best Director: Justin Patrick Murphy - Rumors
 
Best Show: Rumors

Abbey Awards, The Women takes BEST SHOW!

The Women takes BEST SHOW at the annual Westminster Abbey Awards! The cast and crew could not be more thrilled. We closed a little over a month ago and we are still feeling the high.

Thank you to all of the patrons, artists, and friends who have made this possible!

Goodbye 2013 - Hello New Year!

I must say that 2013 has been a struggle both personally and professionally. I am not sad to say goodbye. However, I am also reminded today of the many blessing 2013. I started the year with 2 Shakespeare classics: Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet. And I finished strong with 2 rumpus comedies: Americana and Bedroom Farce.

Today I am pleased to announce The Examiner acknowledge my work as a Best Supporting Actress in Americana at STAGEStheatre in "Best Orange County Theatre of 2013". It pleases me greatly to see STAGEStheatre and myself acknowledged beside the likes of acclaimed OC Theatre from SCR.

In addition to this great piece of news, Eric Marchese with the The OC Register highlighted Bedroom Farce one of the "Top 10 Shows of 2013"! (See picture - Left).

So thank you, 2013 - For the good and the bad. May I learn, grow, create, and prosper in 2014!