Valley Center Playhouse Awards Night 2011

by Alison Moore Smith on January 16, 2012

Invitation to Casts and Crews of 2011 Plays

Thursday, January 26, 2012  — 6:30 p.m.

Dinner will be served at 6:30, awards ceremony at 7:30

Dress: Suits and ties for the gentlemen — no jeans or t-shirts
Dress: Semi-formal or Sunday dress for the ladies

All directors please get a count of who will be coming from your play, and call Jody with the number, so there will be enough food for all.

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Valley Center Award Nominees for 2011

by Alison Moore Smith on January 13, 2012

Winners are bolded.

Best Lead Actress

  • Kay Arnold for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Chelsea Pyle for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Jerusha Renstrom for Yours or Mine
  • Beka Osmond for Best Christmas Pageant Ever
  • Alyssa Christensen for The Importance of Being Earnest

Best Lead Actor

  • Mike Renstrom for Yours or Mine
  • Nikki Pino for Jakes Corner
  • Eric Raemakers for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Andrew Whittaker for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Tyler Renstrom for Cruise of Love II
  • Joseph Smith for Detour to Pittsburgh

Best Supporting Actress

  • Dana Anquoe for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Leslie Stott for Cruise of Love II
  • Cara Baker for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Aubrie Orrock for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Sherrie Webb for Yours or Mine
  • Cindy Bartell for Yours or Mine

Best Supporting Actor

  • Jeff Scofield for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Keith Renstrom Jr. for Cruise of Love II
  • Matt Bramwell for Detour to Pittsburgh
  • Tyler Renstrom for Yours or Mine
  • Chad Conrad for Yours or Mine
  • Keith Renstrom Jr. for Jakes Corner

Best Character Actress

  • Leslie Stott for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Alexis Pino for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Jana Nate for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Sherrie Webb for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Kristen Dollie Leinbacher for Shadowbrook Mansion

Best Character Actor

  • Mike Black for Detour to Pittsburgh
  • Tyler Renstrom for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Zach Chapman for Hotel Frankenstein

Best Cameo Actress

  • Marilyn Davis for Cruise of Love II
  • Barbara Higinbotham for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast A
  • M’liss Tolman for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Katrina Tucker for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B

Best Cameo Actor

  • Kevin Tucker for Cruise of Love II
  • Tyrone Svedin for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Bob Grant for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Kevin Tucker for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B

Best Senior Actress

  • Susan Cosney for Time After Time
  • Marlene Arnold for Shadowbrook Mansion
  • Marlene Arnold for Cruise of Love II

Best Senior Actor

  • Ray Felix for Yours or Mine
  • Ken Norris for Shadowbrook Mansion
  • Don Cosney for Time After Time
  • Ernie Bramwell for Hotel Frankenstein

Best Youth Actress

  • Mikayla Westover for Jake’s Corner
  • Monica Smith for Cruise of Love II
  • Maddie Renstrom for Time After Time

Best Youth Actor

  • Josh Taylor for Jakes Corner
  • Braydon Giles for Time After Time
  • Daniel Blackman for Yours or Mine
  • Josh Wright for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast A
  • Alex Day for Yours or Mine
  • Drey Means for Time After Time

Best Youth Character Actress

  • Katie Chevrier for Detour to Pittsburgh
  • Susannah Osmond for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B
  • Stefanie Luna for Time After Time

Best Child Actress

  • Tessa Conrad for Yours or Mine
  • Keely Conrad for Yours or Mine
  • Sarah Osmond for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B
  • Tiana Westover for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast A

Best Child Actor

  • McRae Morgan for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Daniel Gregson for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B
  • Matthew Higinbotham for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast A
  • Cayden Clark for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B
  • Colby Conrad for Yours or Mine
  • Nate Day for Yours or Mine

Best Child Character Actress

  • Rachel Higinbotham for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast A
  • Amaura Renstrom for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B
  • Whitney Kingsolver for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B

Best Costumes

  • Jody Renstrom, Dana Anquoe, and Felicia Thorpe for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Felicia thorpe, Jennifer Blackman, and Dana Stubbs for Cruise of Love II
  • Jody Renstrom for Detour to Pittsburgh
  • Jody Renstrom for Yours or Mine

Best Lights and Sound

  • M’liss Tollman and Tyrone Svedin for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Sydnee Hill and Shaylee Kofford for Shadowbrook Mansion
  • Stephen Johnson for Time After Time
  • Ernie Bramwell for Detour to Pittsburgh
  • Ian Fugal for Hotel Frankenstein

Best Director

  • Mike Black for Hotel Frankenstein
  • Julie Doud for The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Beka Osmond for Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B
  • Dana Stubbs for Cruise of Love II

Best Play of 2011

  • Yours or Mine, Cast A
  • The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Hotel Frankenstein
  • Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast A
  • Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cast B

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Marriage Go-Round

by Alison Moore Smith on January 13, 2012

Marriage Go Round

January 13 – February 13, 2012
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Showtime 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Why I Am a Bachelor

Lecturer: Tyrone Svedin

Heidi: Sarah Pendleton

Andrew: Kevin Lawrence, Daniel Tomlinson

Girl: Makinsey Eddy, Heather Tomlinson

Adam & Eve

Adam: Dave Patterson

Eve: Tonja Patterson

Production

Producer: Keith Renstrom

Director: Adam Cannon

Costumes: Jody Renstrom

Lights & Sound: Sean VanBuskirk

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 2011

by Alison Moore Smith on December 1, 2011

Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Best Christmas Pageant Ever

December 1–23, 2011
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Showtime 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

A fun, heartwarming family show. A true classic.

This is the most popular show of the year. Make reservations now. Go early!

[Cast info is from 2010. This will be updated if/when I receive information.]

Cast A

Beth: Alexa Johnson

Charlie: Haydon Weenig

Alice: Natasha Neil

Maxine: Izzy Tolen

Doris: Kamryn Hamilton

Elmer: Matthew Higinbotham

David: Teakin Neil

Hobie: Joey Tolen

Beverly: Anika Johnson

Juanita: Ciara Johnson

Ralph: Richard Higinbotham

Imogene: Rachel Higinbotham

Claudia: Gwendolyn Brown

Ollie: Autumn McDonnell

LeRoy: Ethan Hamilton

Gladys: Celeste McDonnell

Grace: Bradley Debbie Neuenschwander

Bob: Bradley Thom Neil

Mrs. McCarthy: Heather Tolen

Mrs. Slocum: Arlene McGregor, Jody Renstrom

Mrs. Armstrong: Barbara Higinbotham

Reverand: Dan Higinbotham

Understudy: Izack Neil

Cast A Production

Producer: Keith Renstrom

Director: Arlene McGregor

Costumes: Jody Renstrom

Lights & Sound: Spencer Higinbothom

Cast b

Beth: Caitlin Martinez

Charlie: Joch Wright

Alice: Tiana Westover

Maxine: Suzanna Osmond

Doris: Marissa Westover

Elmer: Benjamin Gregson

David: C.J. Martinez

Hobie: Casey Martinez

Beverly: Sasha Osmond

Juanita: Madolyn McGegor

Ralph: Tristan Gritton

Imogene: Kaeleigh Tucker

Claudia: Sara Osmond

Ollie: Krista Johannesmyer

LeRoy: Daniel Gregson

Gladys: Amaura Renstrom

Grace: Bradley Rebekah Osmond

Bob: Bradley Jamie Gritton

Mrs. McCarthy: Cathleen Martinez

Mrs. Slocum: Jerusha Renstrom, Karine Tucker

Mrs. Armstrong: Arlene McGregor, Barbara Higinbotham

Reverand: Cinton Martinez

Understudy: Izack Neil

Cast A Production

Producer: Keith Renstrom

Director: Arlene McGregor

Costumes: Jody Renstrom

Lights & Sound: Erica Gritton

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The 2011 Follies

November 4, 2011

November 4 – 28, 2011 Monday, Friday, and Saturday Showtime 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

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Shadowbrook Mansion

September 27, 2011

October 6 – October 28, 2011 Every Thursday & Friday Wednesday, October 19 & 26 Showtime 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Spooky fun for the whole family. Costume parade at intermission. Wear your costume to compete for prizes!

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Hotel Frankenstein

September 27, 2011

October 1 – October 29, 2011 Every Saturday & Monday Tuesday, October 18 & 25 Showtime 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Spooky fun for the whole family. Costume parade at intermission. Wear your costume to compete for prizes!

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“Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Auditions

September 27, 2011

Auditions will be held at Valley Center Playhouse. Date: Saturday, October 15, 2010 Time: 10:00 am –12:00 noon Needed: 35 children ages 8–13 Adult women, all ages. This play runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday from December 1–?, 2010. Please call Jody Renstrom at 801.224.5310 with any questions.

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Jake’s Corner

August 19, 2011

August 19 – September 26, 2011 Monday, Friday, and Saturday Showtime 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Cast Jake Grody: Nikki Pino Nellie Backwater: Kristin White Steve: Keith Renstrom, Jr. Pearl: Kirsten Escobar Tootsie: Grace Hansen Mitzi: Macrina Escobar Billy: Mikayla Westover Chuck Hall: Tyler Renstrom Pockets Holiday: Josh Taylor Susan McQueen: Tiaura Renstrom, [...]

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Time After Time

July 1, 2011

July 8 – August 15, 2011 Monday, Friday, and Saturday Showtime 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Cast TBA Crew Producer: Keith Renstrom Directors: Costumes: Lights & Sound: To make reservations, please follow the instructions on the contact page.

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