| Spring Semester, 2007-2008 School Year |
Rising Curtain is BURSTING with BABY and WEDDING NEWS!
BABY NEWS:
Claire Le Borgne (Mrs. Potts, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast") welcomed Remington Joshua LeBorgne on
September 19th.
Cathy Thulson (tech assistance on past shows) & her husband welcomed Caiden Edward on July 2nd and her
sister, Jennifer (tech assistance on past shows) and husband, Troy, welcomed Veronica Lee on August 27th.
Maggie Pines (tech, "Sound of Music", Disney's "High School Musical") welcomed baby Johsua in November.
WEDDING NEWS:
Bethany Krebs (Wardrobe, aka Madame de la Grand Bouche) is engaged to be married in March of 2008. She &
her fiancee, Camden, are a wonderful couple who have waited for this day for a very long time. Congratulations,
Madame!
Gaston did get the girl, after all!
Ariel Ellis (Belle, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast") and Tony DeWitt (Gaston, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast)
recently announced their engagement. The wedding is planned for July 4, 2008.
Isaiah Farago (Beast, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast") and Elizabeth McDonald (Ensemble, Disney's "Beauty &
The Beast") have announced their engagement. The wedding is planned for March.
James DeWitt (Ensemble, "Shenandoah") & Melanie Meers (Ensemble, "Shenandoah" and soon-to-be Amayzing
Mayzie in "Seussical") are engaged as well. The wedding is planned for August of 2008.
BABY NEWS:
Claire Le Borgne (Mrs. Potts, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast") welcomed Remington Joshua LeBorgne on
September 19th.
Cathy Thulson (tech assistance on past shows) & her husband welcomed Caiden Edward on July 2nd and her
sister, Jennifer (tech assistance on past shows) and husband, Troy, welcomed Veronica Lee on August 27th.
Maggie Pines (tech, "Sound of Music", Disney's "High School Musical") welcomed baby Johsua in November.
WEDDING NEWS:
Bethany Krebs (Wardrobe, aka Madame de la Grand Bouche) is engaged to be married in March of 2008. She &
her fiancee, Camden, are a wonderful couple who have waited for this day for a very long time. Congratulations,
Madame!
Gaston did get the girl, after all!
Ariel Ellis (Belle, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast") and Tony DeWitt (Gaston, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast)
recently announced their engagement. The wedding is planned for July 4, 2008.
Isaiah Farago (Beast, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast") and Elizabeth McDonald (Ensemble, Disney's "Beauty &
The Beast") have announced their engagement. The wedding is planned for March.
James DeWitt (Ensemble, "Shenandoah") & Melanie Meers (Ensemble, "Shenandoah" and soon-to-be Amayzing
Mayzie in "Seussical") are engaged as well. The wedding is planned for August of 2008.
| "If you really want something, you can figure out how to make it happen."- Cher |
As the Curtain Rises.....
news from around our community
news from around our community
| 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 |
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Many thanks to everyone who attended our "Curtain Call" event. It was a special evening. Several of our
performers received special recognition for their efforts in recent shows. Remember, the emphasis here is NOT
on the award, but on celebrating ALL that we have accomplished TOGETHER!
Thanks again to the members of our voting committee for their time & efforts.
The entertainment for the evening was a special video presentation of our journey so far. Everyone loved
it- it includes photos from the shows as well as backstage, fun pictures. If you would like to order a copy of the
dvd, they are $25 each.
* denotes who the special achievement went to at the ceremony.
Best Company Male Performer, under 12
Cole Franklin- 101 Dalmatians
*Jacob Averhoff- Aladdin
Best Company Female Performer, under 12
Grace Davis- 101 Dalmatians
*Gillian Brick- Aladdin
Actor in a Supporting Role, under 12
Nathan Lohr- 101 Dalmatians
Cole Franklin- Beauty/Beast
*Cole Franklin- Aladdin
Actress in a Supporting Role, under 12
*Abigail Orsborn- Beauty/Beast
Francesca DeCarlo- Sound of Music
Grace Pouliot- Sound of Music
KatieJo Johnson- Sound of Music
Sarah Majeres- Aladdin
Actor in a Leading Role, under 12
Ian Davis- 101 Dalmatians
*Peter Franklin- Aladdin
Actress in a Leading Role, under 12
Becky Moritzky- 101 Dalmatians
*Francesca DeCarlo- Miracle on 34th St
Francesca DeCarlo- Aladdin
Performance by an Adult Male
*Eric Franklin- Miracle on 34th St
Bob Davis- Shenandoah
Performance by an Adult Female
*Barb Mortizky- Sound of Music
Barb Moritzky- Miracle on 34th St
Gail DeWitt- Miracle on 34th St
Curtain Climber- best male performance in a Developing Dramatics class
Daniel O'Hara- Peter Pan
*Ethan Conroy- Peter Pan
Curtain Climber- best female performance in a Developing Dramatics class
Katie Moulton- Stories from Pooh
Ella Davies- Monsters, Inc
*Emma Conroy-Stories from Pooh
Happy Camper-Best performance by a male in a summer camp class
Zenith Tilleman-Dick- The Hobbit
*Trygvesen Moulton- The Hobbit
Happy Camper- Best performance by a female in a summer camp class
Shelby Siert- Broadway Today
*Kate Moore- The Hobbit
Costumes of the Year
*Beauty & The Beast
Aladdin
Best Company Male Performer, 12-21
Tony DeWitt- Damn Yankees
Nathan Lohr- Damn Yankees
*Nick DeWitt- Damn Yankees
Rob O'Hara-Damn Yankees
Isaiah Farago-Sound of Music
Best Company Female Performer, 12-21
Amanda Jenkins- Beauty/Beast
Janelle Sidars- Beauty/Beast
*Amanda Wittek- Beauty/Beast
Kelly Oury- Sound of Music
Jaclyn O'Hara- Miracle on 34th St
Elizabeth McDonald-Damn Yankees
Ally Pines- Damn Yankees
Janelle Lowe- Damn Yankees
Anneliese Farmer-Damn Yankees
Amanda Wittek- Damn Yankees
Shelby Siert- Damn Yankees
Actor in a Supporting Role, 12-21
*Geoffrey Lohr- Beauty/Beast
Andrew Long- Beauty/Beast
Jared Jenkins- Beauty/Beast
Geoffrey Lohr- Damn Yankees
Elliot Clough- Damn Yankees
Nick DeWitt- Damn Yankees
Kyle McDuffee- Shenandoah
James Miller- Shenandoah
Joe Barros- Shenandoah
Tony DeWitt- Shenandoah
Actress in a Supporting Role, 12-21
Janelle Orsborn- Damn Yankees
Hannah Jenkins- Damn Yankees
*Jaclyn O'Hara- Damn Yankees
Ariel Ellis- Damn Yankees
Ariel Ellis- Shenandoah
Kelly Oury- Shenandoah
Actor in a Leading Role, 12-21
Isaiah Farago- Beauty/Beast
*Tony DeWitt- Beauty/Beast
Torrey Jenkins- Sound of Music
Isaiah Farago- Damn Yankees
Johnathan Hicks- Damn Yankees
Actress in a Leading Role, 12-21
*Ariel Ellis- Beauty/Beast
Nicole Potthast- Sound of Music
Ally Prestia-Turner- Aladdin
Kelly Oury- Damn Yankees
Tech Student of the Year
*Abby Chavez
Ally Pines
Spirit of the Artist
Nick DeWitt
Tony DeWitt
*Kelly Oury
Production of the Year
Beauty & The Beast
Damn Yankees
Aladdin
*Shenandoah
performers received special recognition for their efforts in recent shows. Remember, the emphasis here is NOT
on the award, but on celebrating ALL that we have accomplished TOGETHER!
Thanks again to the members of our voting committee for their time & efforts.
The entertainment for the evening was a special video presentation of our journey so far. Everyone loved
it- it includes photos from the shows as well as backstage, fun pictures. If you would like to order a copy of the
dvd, they are $25 each.
* denotes who the special achievement went to at the ceremony.
Best Company Male Performer, under 12
Cole Franklin- 101 Dalmatians
*Jacob Averhoff- Aladdin
Best Company Female Performer, under 12
Grace Davis- 101 Dalmatians
*Gillian Brick- Aladdin
Actor in a Supporting Role, under 12
Nathan Lohr- 101 Dalmatians
Cole Franklin- Beauty/Beast
*Cole Franklin- Aladdin
Actress in a Supporting Role, under 12
*Abigail Orsborn- Beauty/Beast
Francesca DeCarlo- Sound of Music
Grace Pouliot- Sound of Music
KatieJo Johnson- Sound of Music
Sarah Majeres- Aladdin
Actor in a Leading Role, under 12
Ian Davis- 101 Dalmatians
*Peter Franklin- Aladdin
Actress in a Leading Role, under 12
Becky Moritzky- 101 Dalmatians
*Francesca DeCarlo- Miracle on 34th St
Francesca DeCarlo- Aladdin
Performance by an Adult Male
*Eric Franklin- Miracle on 34th St
Bob Davis- Shenandoah
Performance by an Adult Female
*Barb Mortizky- Sound of Music
Barb Moritzky- Miracle on 34th St
Gail DeWitt- Miracle on 34th St
Curtain Climber- best male performance in a Developing Dramatics class
Daniel O'Hara- Peter Pan
*Ethan Conroy- Peter Pan
Curtain Climber- best female performance in a Developing Dramatics class
Katie Moulton- Stories from Pooh
Ella Davies- Monsters, Inc
*Emma Conroy-Stories from Pooh
Happy Camper-Best performance by a male in a summer camp class
Zenith Tilleman-Dick- The Hobbit
*Trygvesen Moulton- The Hobbit
Happy Camper- Best performance by a female in a summer camp class
Shelby Siert- Broadway Today
*Kate Moore- The Hobbit
Costumes of the Year
*Beauty & The Beast
Aladdin
Best Company Male Performer, 12-21
Tony DeWitt- Damn Yankees
Nathan Lohr- Damn Yankees
*Nick DeWitt- Damn Yankees
Rob O'Hara-Damn Yankees
Isaiah Farago-Sound of Music
Best Company Female Performer, 12-21
Amanda Jenkins- Beauty/Beast
Janelle Sidars- Beauty/Beast
*Amanda Wittek- Beauty/Beast
Kelly Oury- Sound of Music
Jaclyn O'Hara- Miracle on 34th St
Elizabeth McDonald-Damn Yankees
Ally Pines- Damn Yankees
Janelle Lowe- Damn Yankees
Anneliese Farmer-Damn Yankees
Amanda Wittek- Damn Yankees
Shelby Siert- Damn Yankees
Actor in a Supporting Role, 12-21
*Geoffrey Lohr- Beauty/Beast
Andrew Long- Beauty/Beast
Jared Jenkins- Beauty/Beast
Geoffrey Lohr- Damn Yankees
Elliot Clough- Damn Yankees
Nick DeWitt- Damn Yankees
Kyle McDuffee- Shenandoah
James Miller- Shenandoah
Joe Barros- Shenandoah
Tony DeWitt- Shenandoah
Actress in a Supporting Role, 12-21
Janelle Orsborn- Damn Yankees
Hannah Jenkins- Damn Yankees
*Jaclyn O'Hara- Damn Yankees
Ariel Ellis- Damn Yankees
Ariel Ellis- Shenandoah
Kelly Oury- Shenandoah
Actor in a Leading Role, 12-21
Isaiah Farago- Beauty/Beast
*Tony DeWitt- Beauty/Beast
Torrey Jenkins- Sound of Music
Isaiah Farago- Damn Yankees
Johnathan Hicks- Damn Yankees
Actress in a Leading Role, 12-21
*Ariel Ellis- Beauty/Beast
Nicole Potthast- Sound of Music
Ally Prestia-Turner- Aladdin
Kelly Oury- Damn Yankees
Tech Student of the Year
*Abby Chavez
Ally Pines
Spirit of the Artist
Nick DeWitt
Tony DeWitt
*Kelly Oury
Production of the Year
Beauty & The Beast
Damn Yankees
Aladdin
*Shenandoah
Our Graduates- The Class of 2008
Ally Pines
Ally is a treasure on stage and off, having
helped with tech on productions of “Beauty
& The Beast”, “The Sound of Music”,
“Miracle on 34th Street”, Disney’s “High
School Musical” and many others. She
was part of our trip to London last
summer. On stage, Ally has been seen in
the ensemble of “Damn Yankees” and will
play Princess #12/Kitchen Wench in the
upcoming “Once Upon A Mattress”. She
will graduate from Denver School of the
Arts on May 22nd and plans to attend
Casper College, where she will major in
technical theatre.
Ally is a treasure on stage and off, having
helped with tech on productions of “Beauty
& The Beast”, “The Sound of Music”,
“Miracle on 34th Street”, Disney’s “High
School Musical” and many others. She
was part of our trip to London last
summer. On stage, Ally has been seen in
the ensemble of “Damn Yankees” and will
play Princess #12/Kitchen Wench in the
upcoming “Once Upon A Mattress”. She
will graduate from Denver School of the
Arts on May 22nd and plans to attend
Casper College, where she will major in
technical theatre.
Melissa Deni
Melissa first came to us just last summer as she played Gabriella Montez
in Disney’s “High School Musical”. She is playing Gertrude McFuzz in
“Seussical” in May and was part of our trip to Musical Theatre
Competitions of America in February. She is graduating from Cherry
Creek High School in May and is currently deciding on a college program.
Melissa first came to us just last summer as she played Gabriella Montez
in Disney’s “High School Musical”. She is playing Gertrude McFuzz in
“Seussical” in May and was part of our trip to Musical Theatre
Competitions of America in February. She is graduating from Cherry
Creek High School in May and is currently deciding on a college program.
| as Gabriella Montez, "High School Musical", September 2007 |
| With her brother, Michael, & her wonderful Grandpa, Hollywood, February 2008 |
Sean Moritzky
Sean has been a regular performer with Rising Curtain since our
beginning and has acted in productions with our school director for many
more. He was the broom/townsperson in Disney’s “Beauty & The Beast”,
and played the Commissioner and a Ballplayer in “Damn Yankees” last
year. He will be seen at King Sextimus in “Once Upon A Mattress” in
April. He has been part of a trip to Musical Theatre Competitions of
America. Sean is a gifted harpist who is currently weighing his
scholarship options and colleges- he has been accepted at 6 schools. He
will graduate with the H.O.P.E. Program May 31st.
Sean has been a regular performer with Rising Curtain since our
beginning and has acted in productions with our school director for many
more. He was the broom/townsperson in Disney’s “Beauty & The Beast”,
and played the Commissioner and a Ballplayer in “Damn Yankees” last
year. He will be seen at King Sextimus in “Once Upon A Mattress” in
April. He has been part of a trip to Musical Theatre Competitions of
America. Sean is a gifted harpist who is currently weighing his
scholarship options and colleges- he has been accepted at 6 schools. He
will graduate with the H.O.P.E. Program May 31st.
| sometimes a little confused, but always Sean. |
| Sean is a friend to many, and has a big "HEART"! |
Jaclyn O’Hara
Jaclyn has acted with our school director since she
was 12. She has played the
enchantress/plate/townsperson in Disney’s “Beauty
& The Beast”, had a cameo role in “The Sound of
Music”, was Doris in “Damn Yankees”, a maid in
“Miracle on 34th Street”, the ensemble of Disney’s
“High School Musical” and will next play Lady
Larken in “Once Upon A Mattress” in April. Jaclyn
has been part of our trip to Musical Theatre
Competitions of America three times and traveled
to London with us last summer. She is a staff
member at Rising Curtain, having choreographed
this year’s “Cinderella” and assisted with
choreography on “Damn Yankees” and “Hugh
School Musical” as well as teaching many of our off-
site classes. She currently attends Red Rocks
Community College and will graduate from the H.O.
P.E. Program May 31st. She plans to continue at
Red Rocks next year.
Jaclyn has acted with our school director since she
was 12. She has played the
enchantress/plate/townsperson in Disney’s “Beauty
& The Beast”, had a cameo role in “The Sound of
Music”, was Doris in “Damn Yankees”, a maid in
“Miracle on 34th Street”, the ensemble of Disney’s
“High School Musical” and will next play Lady
Larken in “Once Upon A Mattress” in April. Jaclyn
has been part of our trip to Musical Theatre
Competitions of America three times and traveled
to London with us last summer. She is a staff
member at Rising Curtain, having choreographed
this year’s “Cinderella” and assisted with
choreography on “Damn Yankees” and “Hugh
School Musical” as well as teaching many of our off-
site classes. She currently attends Red Rocks
Community College and will graduate from the H.O.
P.E. Program May 31st. She plans to continue at
Red Rocks next year.
| at the Globe Theater in London |
| What we love most about Jaclyn- always a hug for everyone and a friend to ALL. |
Kelly Oury
Kelly has been acting with our school director since
she was 8. At Rising Curtain, she has played an
enchanted object/townsperson in Disney’s “Beauty
& The Beast”, Sister Bertha in “The Sound of
Music”, Mr. Gimble in “Miracle on 34th Street”, Lola
in “Damn Yankees” and will next play the Minstrel in
“Once Upon A Mattress”. She has also taught and
assisted on several classes for younger students
and was assistant director on Disney’s “Aladdin”.
Kelly was part of our trip to Musical Theatre
Competitions of America for three trips. She has
been accepted to several schools, but really wants
to attend UNC in Greeley. Time will tell- she is
supposed to know at the middle- end of March
whether she has been accepted into their musical
theatre program. She will graduate from the H.O.P.
E. Program May 31st and currently attends Red
Rocks Community College.
Kelly has been acting with our school director since
she was 8. At Rising Curtain, she has played an
enchanted object/townsperson in Disney’s “Beauty
& The Beast”, Sister Bertha in “The Sound of
Music”, Mr. Gimble in “Miracle on 34th Street”, Lola
in “Damn Yankees” and will next play the Minstrel in
“Once Upon A Mattress”. She has also taught and
assisted on several classes for younger students
and was assistant director on Disney’s “Aladdin”.
Kelly was part of our trip to Musical Theatre
Competitions of America for three trips. She has
been accepted to several schools, but really wants
to attend UNC in Greeley. Time will tell- she is
supposed to know at the middle- end of March
whether she has been accepted into their musical
theatre program. She will graduate from the H.O.P.
E. Program May 31st and currently attends Red
Rocks Community College.
| Kelly is a gift to everyone who knows her. Thank you for being our friend! |
| Short in stature, but she will go far! |
| Fun in London! |
| Be nice to her, or you will take your bows in the DARK! |