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

Best Supporting Actress Nomination - The Lion in Winter

I have been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The Lion in Winter at Whittier's 32nd Annual Hunter Awards. I am so incredibly proud of this show and all the people involved. The Lion in Winter is nominated in EVERY category! It is also my hope that we win best production of the season. A huge congratulations to all the talented nominees!

The Lion in Winter Opening!

We had a spectacular opening weekend for The Lion in Winter! I am so thrilled to be working with such talented performers in the beautiful Whittier Center Theatre. We have put in many hours, working with the local community and a super hero band of volunteers to make this show come alive on the Whittier Center Theatre Stage. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us this weekend! We appreciate each and every one of you!

The Lion in Winter Casting!

I will be returning to the stage this fall in The Lion in Winter at Whittier Center Theatre. Alais is a role that I have been wanting to play for some time. Best of all, the director of my most recent project, The Women, will be playing Geoffrey. I am so excited to team up with Brandon Ferruccio again. We are the best partners in crime, and while our characters may not directly interact, I know we will continue to learn a lot from each other. Rehearsals begin on Monday. I can hardly wait!