On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me..." sings Angela as she waits for a bus. The only other person on the bench looks at her as if she’s lost her mind. But Angela knows the true meaning of the holiday. Others arrive, all waiting for the bus and all dealing with their own problems. Mr. And Mrs. Loudmouth constantly argue; the shopper has way too many presents left to buy; the long-suffering mother deals with her brat who wants everything in sight. All of them just want Christmas to be over. Only Angela feels they are missing the best part of the season: the joy, the cheer, the color. Suddenly, two city workers place a Christmas tree near the bus stop. Angela takes out an ornament and makes a promise to the others. If they put the ornament on the tree, whatever they wish for will come true. They think she’s crazy until one of them tries it and his wish does come true! Bursting with the spirit of the Christmas season, this funny and warm-hearted one-act is full of oddball characters and situations. And your audience will indeed find out what REALLY happens on The Last Stop Till Christmas!
Written by Pat Cook and directed by Theresa Carr, “Last Stop Till Christmas” will be performed by the Valley Drama Club. The first drama get-together is September 8th from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., with try-outs scheduled for Wednesday, September 15th. For questions, please call Theresa Carr 937-2413.
Hankerin' Hillbillies
Thank You Recognition and Actor Awards below.
THANK YOU!
The Valley Drama Eagles and coach Theresa Carr would like to thank the following folks for helping to make their production of “Hankerin’ Hillbillies” a great success:
Co-directors and backstage operators: Rose Duke, Jackie Franks and Carra Nupp
Make-up: Michele Danly, Cassie Howder, Ida Hildebrand and Carra Nupp
Backstage prompters/helpers: Michele Danly, Alice Ely, Rebecca Goforth, Ida Hildebrand, Cassie Howder, Crystal Hubert, Barbara Kenney, Candy Kristovich, Kim Ring and Doris Scott
Artwork on forest sets: Michele Danly
Set construction: David and Theresa Carr
Choreographer of “Bring Me a Man” dance: Carra Nupp
Jug band director: Tom McLain
Photography: Gail Churape
Recorder of production: Diana Carr
Pipe and drapes: Tommy Clark and Justyn Turner
All-day dress rehearsal lunch coordinator: Sharlene Clemmer
Clean-up crew: Dave Carr, Davina Carr, Jackie Franks, Jesse and Catie Klemish, Ida Hildabrand and family, Cassie Howder, Doris Scott, Kenny Rinlisbacher and family, Angela Selle and many members of the cast.
And a very big thank you to all of the parents for helping their fine young actors achieve goals and dreams. Thank you again.
Until next time,
Theresa Carr, Drama Coach
Actor Awards & Accolades
Performing & creating an outstanding character: Malcom Gocken
Taking a regular character role to an incredible next level: Mathew Miles-Scott
The smallest actress taking on one of the largest roles & pulling it off! & best vocal award: A’Nyssa Finley
Best acting ability & stage presence: Savannah Nupp & Peyton Danly
Funniest & most creative characters: Jacqueline Carr & Autumn Hubert
Best “silent” character & show opener: Michael Larsen
Best costume & stage style: Brook Hubert
Best hillbilly accent & the funnest to watch: Jamie Smith & Rachael Larsen
Bravest actresses with the most growth: Rachael Ring & Makayla Rindlisbacher
Best improvement in acting style & great voice projection: Lexi Jeannerrett & Eli Hubert
Most improvement with each performance: Hannah Duke & Bella Weber-Kenney
Most delightful to watch & best transformed young boys into hillbilly characters: John Selle & Chandler Carr
Amazing stage presence for age: Makayla Erickson, Branden Gilbert & Shelton Travis
Best late comer: Eilish Smith
Spunkiest characters: Emma Selle & Emma Larsen
Quietest characters: Angela Bradley & Kendell Champion
Most improved: Robbie Hammel & Cierrah McPherson
Most talented new comers: Hudson Hildebrand & Cory Hubert
Cutest little hillbillies: Stevee Eckley, Kiara Bunting, Ian Prunier-Smith & Abigail Finch
Best sound guy: (no exaggeration) Alex Paul
Best light guy: (no exaggeration) TJ Bunting
Voice Projection, Annunciation and Volume Awards, for those who excelled in these areas during the performance: Peyton Danly & Lexi Jeannerrett
Drama Awards, for those who excelled in their performance on and off of the stage, followed directions, needed minimal guidance & always did what the director or backstage helpers asked: Savannah Nupp, Malcom Gocken, Makayla Rinlisbacher & Mathew Miles-Scott
Special Acknowledgement Awards: Jackie Carr & Autumn Hubert
