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Dr. Robert Vartabedian, VP for Academic Affairs, Directs Faculty Play
Directed by Robert Vartabedian, vice president for Academic Affairs, a group of faculty members at Eastern New Mexico University performed Mitch Albom’s “And the Winner Is…” on Dec. 1 and 2 in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building. Total attendance was estimated at 550. Proceeds benefited ENMU scholarships and the historic Yam Theatre in downtown Portales. “And the Winner Is…” is the comic story of Tyler Jones, a self-obsessed movie star who is finally nominated for an Oscar, then dies the night before the awards. Outraged at his bad luck and determined to know if he wins even though he is dead, he bargains with a heavenly gatekeeper to return to earth for the big night. Along the way, he drags his agent, his acting rival, his bombshell girlfriend, and his ex-wife into the journey.
This Faculty Showcase Production starred Mary Ayala, Patrice Caldwell, Don Criss, Don Elder, Antony Oldknow and Tomas Tamayo. Playing God at different performances were Jane Liu, Mark Ribaudo and Marshall Stinnett.
The production team was comprised of Jo Laney, assistant director; Mickey Morgan, technical director, and Duane Ryan, production consultant. Other production crew members include Suzanne Balch-Lindsay, Judith Haislett, Peggy Hardman, Vicky Medley and Veena Parboteeah.
Promotion was provided by Patti Dobson’s Comm 260 Public Relations class and Communication Services.
