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STARS AWARDS (Sensational Talent and Rising Stars) For Theatre Excellence Valley Youth Theatre honored scores of young people from across the Valley for their work during the 2006-2007 season at the inaugural presentation of the STARS (Sensational Talent and Rising Stars) Award event on Wednesday, August 22nd at the Herberger Theater Center. Every young person who participated in a Valley Youth Theatre show, whether on stage or behind the scenes, was eligible for recognition. Photos
Best Overall Production CATS
Inspiration Awards Melissa Eixenberger, Age 18, Ahwatukee, BYU Freshman - CATS Rachel Brown, Scottsdale, Age 10, Pinnacle Peak Elementary, 6th Grade - Narnia Christine Margo, Ahwatukee, Age 16, Desert Vista Senior - A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Cathy Landry, Age 15, Phoenix, Xavier College Prep Sophomore - Charlotte's Web Carrie Braver, Age 14, Tempe, McClintock HS 10th Grader - Little Women Cory McCloskey, FOX 10 Weatherman - High School Musical
Best Ensemble Member Nicole Roberts, Age 17, Gilbert, University of Arizona Freshman - CATS Jessica Moffitt, Age 15, Tempe, 10th Grade Tempe Preparatory Academy - Narnia Taylor Stephens, Cave Creek, Age 14, Xavier College Prep Freshman - A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Robyn McBurney, Age 14, Tempe, Arizona School for the Arts Freshman - Charlotte's Web Olivia Perry, Age 14, Phoenix, Arizona School for the Arts Freshman - Charlotte's Web Rachael Killeen, Age 20,ASU Junior from Glendale - Little Women Cathy Landry, Age 15, Phoenix, Xavier College Prep Sophomore - High School Musical
Best Supporting Performer Derek Rushing, Age 17, Gilbert, ASU Sophomore - CATS Justin Rapp, Age 18, Ahwatukee, Texas Christian University Freshman - Narnia Justin Rapp, Age 18, Ahwatukee, Texas Christian University Freshman - A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Michael Margetis, Age 17, Glendale, Brophy College Prep Senior - Charlotte's Web Justin Rapp, Age 18, Ahwatukee, Texas Christian University Freshman - Little Women Dallas Mogensen, Age 15, Deer Valley High School Sophomore - High School Musical
Best Principal Performer Eddie Maldonado, Age 17, Glendale, Herberger College of Fine Arts Freshman - CATS Eddie Maldonado, Age 17, Glendale, Herberger College of Fine Arts Freshman - Narnia Yichao Wang, Age 19, Gilbert, ASU Sophomore - A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Cecilia Iole, Tempe, Age 14, Corona High School Freshman - Charlotte's Web Kaitlyn Hickey, Age 17, Paradise Valley, Xavier College Prep Senior - Little Women Nathan Doonan, Age 18, Scottsdale, Horizon High School Graduate - High School Musical
Best Lighting Design Michael Eddy, Phoenix - CATS
Best Sound Design Dave Temby, Phoenix - CATS
Best Scenic Design Bobb Cooper, Phoenix - A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail
Best Costume Design Karol Cooper, Phoenix - CATS
Best Hair and Makeup Design Karol Cooper, Phoenix - CATS Cindy Guthrie, Ahwatukee - CATS
Outstanding Orchestra CATS
Best Choreography Sloan Bayer, Anthem - High School Musical
Best Musical Direction Mark Fearey, Phoenix - CATS
Best Direction Bobb Cooper, Phoenix - CATS Awards were given in the areas technical design for sets, lighting and sound as well as directing, choreography, music and overall production. Attendees enjoyed a live performance from this season's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and video clips from each of the shows from the 2006-2007 season. Comments from Audience members: "What a night! As usual, the kids were fantastic in their live performances. I also really enjoyed seeing video clips of all our shows last season. The 30 second clip of Joe and Beth singing "Some Things Are Meant to Be" from Little Women had the whole audience, including Cory McCloskey, in tears! What a season! Starting with CATS and ending with High School Musical, this was the best season ever at Valley Youth Theatre in my opinion. " Lorna Pederson, Board Chair ".what blew me away the most was my own emotional reaction to seeing those kids get the awards. For those of you who weren't there, some of winners weren't even as tall as the podium. They were humble, composed, funny . it brings a tear to my eye just remembering." Marten Niner, Board Member "These kids were an inspiration to me.. They go for 24 hours straight, full of energy and come back the next day ready to do it again. Valley Youth Theatre is amazing. I tell everyone about it." Cory McCloskey, Channel 10 Weatherman, and Inspiration Award recipient for his role as Coach Bolton in High School Musical "I love that we give an "ensemble" award for each show..(sometimes it's harder being in the ensemble with long back stage time, etc...) and we all know that a strong ensemble means a great show. I loved the video clips from the shows -- what a nice way to highlight the season, and go down "memory lane". I loved that the evening was not too long! Just the right amount of performances and awards and it didn't drone on and on! It never got "boring". I loved the recognition for the orchestra. I loved the inspiration awards. I loved how happy the kids were just spending an evening together, and I of course enjoyed hanging with the parents!" Marylou Stephens, Parent Auxiliary Board President "This is great! I am glad we came and we'll be back next year!" Rob Hooper, parent of VYT Alumnus Matt Hooper
VYT AriZoni Award Recipients 2005-2006 On Monday, September 25th, 2006, Valley Youth Theatre received 32 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2005-2006 season.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (co-produced with Phoenix Theatre) Actress in a Major Role - Katie Olsen Actor in a Major Role - Brad Spencer Actress in a Supporting Role - Kristen Drathmen Actress in a Supporting Role - Ashley Stults Director - Lewis Wilkenfeld Musical Direction - Mark Fearey Choreography - Robert Harper Hair and Make-Up Design - Daniel Hollingshead Lighting Design - Paul Black Sound Design - Dave Temby Overall Production - Beauty and the Beast
James and the Giant Peach Actress in a Supporting Role - Kimiko Glenn Overall Production - James and the Giant Peach
A Year with Frog and Toad Actor in a Major Role - Chad Gilbert Overall Production - A Year with Frog and Toad
Jungle Book Actor in a Major Role - Michael Martinez
Bye Bye Birdie Actor in a Major Role - Jeffrey Reynolds Actress in a Major Role - Hannah Bentley Actress in a Supporting Role - Kimiko Glenn Actress in a Supporting Role - Andrea Meissner Actor in a Supporting Role - Michael Margetis Guest Actor - Matthew Crosby Director - Bobb Cooper Musical Direction - Mark Fearey Choreography - Katie Rex Scenic Design - Dori Brown Costume Design - Karol Cooper Hair and Make-Up Design - Karol Cooper/Cindy Guthrie Lighting Design - Michael Eddy Sound Design - Dave Temby Overall Production - Bye Bye Birdie
VYT AriZoni Award Recipients 2004-2005 On Monday, September 26th, 2005, Valley Youth Theatre received 31 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2004-2005 season.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Actor in a Major Role, Play - David Griswold Scenic Design - Dr. Geof Eroe Hair and Make-up Design - Karol Cooper Director - Play - Katie Rex Choreography - Katie Rex Lighting Design - Michael Eddy Actress in a Supporting Role - Play - Taylor Popish Overall Production - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grease Choreography - Kevin Bender Lighting Design - Michael Eddy
Into the Woods Actor in a Supporting Role - Musical - Anthony Coslett
Sleeping Beauty Actor in a Supporting Role - Play - David Griswold Lighting Design - Michael Eddy Choreography - Sheryl Cooper Actress in a Supporting Role - Play - Tierney Formanek
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Actor in a Supporting Role - Musical - Jeffrey Reynolds Hair and Make-up Design - Karol Cooper Director - Musical - Katie Rex
The Wizard of Oz Director - Musical - Bobb Cooper Sound Design - Dave Temby Hair and Make-up Design - David Nixon Hair and Make-up Design - Evan Cowden Hair and Make-up Design - Jennie Rojas Costume Design - Karol Cooper Hair and Make-up Design - Karol Cooper Actress in a Supporting Role - Musical - Katie Olsen Choreography - Kevin Bender Musical Direction - Mark Fearey Scenic Design - Michael Anania Lighting Design - Michael Eddy Overall Production - Musical - The Wizard of Oz
VYT AriZoni Award Recipients 2003-2004 On Monday, September 20th, 2004, Valley Youth Theatre received 31 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2003-2004 season.
Titanic Actor in a Supporting Role, Children's Musical - Brandon Rivard Actress in a Supporting Role, Children's Musical - Richelle Meiss Guest Actor - Tyler Service Director, Children's Musical - Bobb Cooper Musical Direction, Children's Musical - Mark Fearey Costume Design, Children's Theatre - Karol Cooper Costume Design, Children's Theatre - Shon LeBlanc Hair and Make-up Design, Children's Theatre - Karol Cooper Hair and Make-up Design, Children's Theatre - Cindy Margo Scenic Design, Children's Theatre - Thom Buderwitz Lighting Design, Children's Theatre - Mike Eddy Sound Design, Children's Theatre - Dave Temby Overall Production, Children's Theatre
Charlotte's Web Actor in a Supporting Role, Children's Musical - Tyler Hornacek Actress in a Supporting Role, Children's Musical - Emily Pelzer Scenic Design, Children's Theatre - Dr. Geof Eroe Lighting Design, Children's Theatre - Mike Eddy
The Hobbit Actor in a Supporting Role, Children's Play - Wolfram Ott II Lighting Design, Children's Theatre - Mike Eddy
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown Choreography, Children's Theatre - Kelli James
Pinocchio Actor in a Major Role, Children's Play - Chad Gilbert Actor in a Supporting Role, Children's Play - Or Skolnik Actress in a Supporting Role, Children's Play - Nicole Nearhood Director, Children's Play - Matthew Proschold Hair and Make-up Design, Children's Theatre - Karol Cooper Scenic Design, Children's Theatre - Dr. Geof Eroe Lighting Design, Children's Theatre - Mike Eddy Sound Design, Children's Theatre - Joe Moore
Annie Guest Actor, Children's Musical - Bobb Cooper Musical Direction, Children's Musical - Mark Fearey Overall Production, Children's Theatre
VYT AriZoni Award Recipients 2002-2003 On Monday, September 22nd, 2003, Valley Youth Theatre received 13 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for the 2002-2003 season. The ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence celebrate excellence in theatre through a year-long adjudication system that culminates in an annual gala event.
The Wiz Overall Production, Children's Musical - The Wiz Choreography, Children's Theatre - Robert L. Harper Costume Design, Children's Theatre - Karol Cooper & Sandi Long Hair & Make-up Design, Children's Theatre - Karol Cooper Lighting Design, Children's Theatre - Michael Eddy
Honk! Actor in a Supporting Role, Children's Musical - Anthony Jackson
The Little Mermaid Scenic Design, Children's Theatre - Paul Bridgeman Hair & Make-up Design, Children's Theatre - Karol Cooper
Alice In Wonderland Actress in a Major Role, Children's Play - Cyndi Callejas Actor in a Supporting Role, Children's Play - Brandon Wiley Actor in a Supporting Role, Children's Play - Chad Gilbert Actress in a Supporting Role, Children's Play - Emily Stone
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Guest Actor, Children's Musical - Ethan Lawrence
NATS Winners 2003
Michelle Chin - 2nd Prize
Mandy Gardner - 3rd Prize
Carly Gasparra - 1st Prize
Amanda Glenn - Honorable Mention
Anthony Jackson - 1st Prize
Quincy Long - 1st Prize
Richelle Meiss - 1st Prize
Tyler Olshansky - 2nd Prize
Brandon Rivard - 1st Prize
Molly Robinson - Honorable Mention |
