
| Fall Semester, 2008 |

| "If you really want something, you can figure out how to make it happen."- Cher |
| At our annual "Curtain Call" event, it was time again to induct new members into our troupe with the International Thespian Society. Current ITS Members include: Ariel Ellis, Rachel Irvin, Geoffrey Lohr, Kelly Oury and Amanda Wittek. Alumni Members include: Joe Barros, Bethany Krebs and Claire LeBorgne Acting Members of the EDTA Theatre for Life Advocacy Campaign from our Community Include: Eric Franklin, Joe Barros and Nick DeWitt And our newest member is: Janelle Orsborn ask us for all the details about the Educational Theatre Association of America and the International Thespian Society. "Act well your part, for there all the honor lies." |
| Rising Curtain attended the Musical Theatre Competitions of America in Anaheim, California in February. Congratulations to all of our students on a job well done. Kelly Oury/ Janelle Orsborn- 4th Place Duet Janelle Orsborn/Melissa Deni- 2nd Place Duet Hannah Jenkins- 3rd Place Soloist Hannah Jenkins- 2nd Place, Costume Design James Miller, 1st Place Soloist |
| CURTAIN CALL 2008 This year's evening of celebration was held at The Old Spaghetti Factory and included a limousine party bus, magic by Dennis Link (our M.C.) and awards. Many thanks to our Voting Committee Eric & Tammy Franklin Meghan Rowe Jaclyn O'Hara Sheri Despain Rev. Kerry Greenhill ALL OF OUR STUDENTS ARE WINNERS, and you can all be proud of an EXCELLENT SEASON. Curtain Climber of the Year 2007-2008 Wesley Leach, Toy Story 2 Curtain Climber of the Year 2007-2008 Dianna Link, Sleepless Beauty Happy Camper of the Year 2007-2008 Elliot Clough Summer Audition Workshop Happy Camper of the Year 2007-2008 Gina Vitgenos Summer Audition Workshop Best Youth Company Performer 2007-2008 Ryan Groel, Cinderella Best Youth Company Performer 2007-2008- tie Megan Langer, Cinderella Abigail Orsborn, Seussical Best Youth Actor in a Supporting Role 2007-2008 Cole Franklin, Cinderella Best Youth Actress in a Supporting Role 2007-2008 Chloe Shaw, Cinderella Best Youth Actress in a Leading Role 2007-2008 Francesca DeCarlo, Seussical Tech Student of the Year 2007-2008 Bryan Fisher Best Company Performer 2007-2008 Johnathan Hicks, Seussical Best Company Performer 2007-2008- tie Gina Vitgenos, Once Upon A Mattress Carrie Buechner, Once Upon A Mattress Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2007-2008 Sean Moritzky, Once Upon A Mattress Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2007-2008- tie Laurel Ellis, Once Upon A Mattress Melissa Deni, Seussical Best Actor in a Leading Role 2007-2008 Elliot Clough, Seussical Best Actress in a Leading Role 2007-2008- tie Anneliese Farmer, Once Upon A Mattress Janelle Orsborn, Seussical Best Performance by an Adult 2007-2008 Curt O'Hara, The Odd Couple Best Performance by an Adult 2007-2008 Charlotte O'Hara, High School Musical Costumes of the Year 2007-2008 Mary Link, Cinderella Honorable Mention: Laurel Ellis, The Jester, Once Upon A Mattress Spirit of the Artist 2007-2008 Jaclyn O'Hara Production of the Year 2007-2008 Seussical |