Fall Semester, 2008
Rising Curtain is BURSTING with BABY and WEDDING NEWS!

WEDDING NEWS:

Gaston did get the girl, after all!
Ariel Ellis (Belle, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast") and Tony DeWitt (Gaston, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast) were
married July 4, 2008.

James DeWitt (Ensemble, "Shenandoah") & Melanie Meers (Ensemble, "Shenandoah" and Amayzing Mayzie in
"Seussical") were married August 3, 2008.


BABY NEWS:

Isaiah (Beast, Disney's "Beauty & The Beast"/ Applegate, "Damn Yankees") & Elizabeth (Ensemble, Disney's
"Beauty & The Beast") Farago welcomed a baby boy, Alexander, in July, 2008.

Melanie and James DeWitt (see above) are expecting their first little one in January, 2009.
"If you really want something, you can figure out how to make it happen."- Cher
As the Curtain Rises.....
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
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