Theatre Guild Members
Starring Role
Dale and Ingrid McCraw
Patron
Amber Ammons
Gordan Blankenship
Linda Carroll
Sandra Clingman
Kelly Cole
Donna Compton
Deborah Crumpton
Randy Dockery
Amy and Dan Dowdle
Michael and Sherry Garrett
Leslie Lewis
Claire and Tom Murphy
Byron Poindexter
Marcy Pyrtle
Christi Taylor
Sara Kratz
Supporting Player
Emily Hodges
Elizabeth Jones
Jordan Jones
Harper Murphy
Laurie Suthard
Danny Tanner
Lifetime Members
Beverly Burke
Linda Carroll
Bill Clark Paulette Mabry
Rose Cutuli Wray
Donor
Beverly Burke
Michael Reid Carter
Jeanie Francis-Hayes
Eujynn and Vivian Salvador
Kathy and Phillip Stephens
Stephanie and Christopher Wood Friend
Martha Blackwell
Justin Bulla
Rob Compton
Amy Defalco
Thea Dowdle
Stephanie Ham
Matthew Hughes
Natalie Kent
Ruth Scott
Laura Williams
Rose Cutuli Wray
Amelia DeFalco
Halle Dickerson
Rebekah Dowdle
Elizabeth Kratz
Emma Kratz
Jake Law
Olivia Nance
Cameron Mackey
Braeden Seacat
Colton Seacat Jr. Player
Welcome to a brand-new season at the Theatre Guild of Rockingham County! We are thrilled to have you join us as we embark on an incredible journey through our 2024-2025 season, which we’ve titled : This season is all about celebrating stories of resilience, courage, and the indomitable spirit that drives us forward—on stage and in life. We have an exciting lineup of shows that promise to inspire, entertain, and leave you feeling unstoppable!
October: Disney's The Descendants This highenergy musical brings the children of Disney's most infamous villains to life as they navigate the complexities of being good or evil in a story that reminds us all of the power of choice, The Descendants is the perfect way to kick off our unstoppable season.
November: A Piece of My Heart A powerful drama that tells the true stories of six women who served in Vietnam, this poignant play takes us through their experiences during the war and their struggles to reintegrate into society. It’s a deeply moving tribute to the courage and sacrifice and a reminder of the strength it takes to heal from the scars of war.
March: Akeelah and the Bee Follow young Akeelah Anderson as she overcomes obstacles and defies the odds to compete in the National Spelling Bee. This heartwarming story is a testament to the power of determination, the importance of community, and the unstoppable spirit of a young girl who refuses to give up on her dreams.
June: Matilda Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this musical tells the story of an extraordinary little girl with a big imagination and even bigger dreams. A story that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, Matilda is the perfect finale to our unstoppable season.
We are beyond excited to share this season with you, and we can't wait to see you at the theatre. Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community and for your unwavering support.
Justin Bulla Artistic Director
Theatre Guild of Rockingham County
BoardofDirectors
Artistic Director: Justin Bulla
Executive Director: Evan Tanner
President: Randy Dockery
First Vice-President: Donna Compton
Second Vice-President: Kelly Cole
Director of House Management: Amy Dowdle
Director of Public Relations: Christopher Wood
Director of Technical Theatre: Brandyn Myers
Secretary: Laura Williams
Treasurer: Claire Murphy
At-Large: Danny Tanner and Laurie Suthard
CommitteeChairpersons
Auditions - Stephanie Ham
Front of House Manager - Christi Taylor
Costumes - Emily Duckett and Elizabeth Jones
Stargrams - Amy DeFalco
Encore Cafe - Ingrid McCraw
Warehouse Manager - Tom Murphy
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Danny Tanner
Casting Shows
The Theatre Guild has been successful in its ability to attract on-stage talent, skilled technicians, and experienced staff members from Rockingham County and beyond. We would like to take a moment to explain how individuals are chosen to perform or staff our shows. Please understand that the Guild's number one goal for each performance is to create the best theatre experience possible for everyone including the actors, staff, and audience.
The hiring of the staff (which includes any combination of director, musical director, choreographer, stage manager, set builder, costumer, props manager, sound technician, and lighting designer) is handled by the Artistic Director prior to auditions and casting for any given show. The director, music director, choreographer, stage manager, and producer (production team) collaborate with the auditions chairperson to create a smooth, open, and exciting audition atmosphere. The Guild never pre-casts shows, and everyone is required to audition before being offered any role. Ultimately, the decision of casting a show falls on the production team.
Open Auditions
Besides individual talent, the production team must take into account the available roles, actors' rehearsal availability, age, height, chemistry, and many other factors. Even the best actor may not be cast in a show if they do not fit the director's vision. The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County invites everyone to audition for every production, and utilizes non-conventional casting where not prohibited by the show parameters. A priority is placed on cultivating local talent, but this should not discourage people from neighboring communities for auditioning (or seeking to be on staff).
We hope this information has provided a better understanding of the Guild's casting process as well as encourage new faces to come out and audition. We look forward to seeing you at our next audition!
Board
Classes offered on the high school campuses and at RCC.
Start getting credits toward a certificate, diploma or associate degree from RCC, or toward a bachelor's degree at a 4-year college!
Visit Career Coaches Ms. Grace Blalock (at DMHS and MHS) or Ms. Nina Devone (at RHS and RCHS) or call Educational Partnerships Director Chandra Caple at 336-342-4261 x2130
Join us each Thursday at noon at Main Street Methodist Church, Reidsville for interesting speakers, lunch and great conversation with others.
"SHOES FOR KIDS"
Each year the Kiwanis Club of Reidsville provides shoes for children in each of the Reidsville Area Elementary Schools. Kids need Kiwanis - Kiwanis needs YOU
Serving Over 24 Local Children and Family Organizations in Rockingham County, Kiwanis volunteers are dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time P O Box 2, Reidsville, NC 27323
Join us on Facebook :The Kiwanis Club of Reidsville, NC
I'mheretohelp RockinghamCounty
August16th,17th,18th,23rd,24th,&25th,2024
October11th,12th,&13th,2024
November15th,16th,17th,22nd,23rd,&24th,2024
December7th,8th,&14th,2024
February21st,22nd,23rd,28th,Mar.1st,&2nd,2025
March22nd,&23rd,2025
May16th,17th,18th,23rd,24th,&25th,2025
May31st,June1st,&7th,2025
Golden Guild Award Winners
2023-2024
BestShowoftheSeason:BrightStar
BestCameoActor,Child:ColtonSeacat~BrightStar AllanGwyn~Oklahoma
BestCameoActress,Child:LeilaMonday~BrightStar
BestSupportingActor,Child:CooperStrader~Disney’sFindingNemo,JR
BestSupportingActress,Child:RebekahDowdle~Disney’sFindingNemo,JR
LeadingActor,Child:AllanGwyn~Disney’sFindingNemo,JR
LeadingActress,Child:AmeliaDeFalco~Disney’sFindingNemo,JR
BestCameoActor,Adult:RandyDockery~TermsofEndearment
BestCameo,Actress,Adult:RileySuthard~TermsofEndearment
BestSupportingActor,Adult:DannyTanner~Oklahoma!
BestSupportingActress,Adult:MaddieWilliams~BrightStar
LeadingActor,Adult:JordanJones~Oklahoma!
LeadingActress,Adult:MaddieBarham~TermsofEndearment
The Nail: Joining our past to our future...
Historically, many actors consider a bent nail from the stage a good luck piece. TGRC's Bent Nail tradition started when tow bent nails from the stage of Peter Pan (1998) were welded together. Since that time, the nail has been passed from show to show, when each director selects a cast or staff member to wear the charm during the performances. Receiving the nail is a very special honor within TGRC and the announcement of the recipient is eagerly anticipated by every member of the production
Last Season's Nail Recipients
Disney’s Finding Nemo, JR: Amy Dowdle
Bright Star: Jordan Jones and Evan Tanner
Terms of Endearment: Michael Reid Carter and Matt Hughes
Steal Away: Carolyn Harris
Oklahoma!: Elizabeth Jones and Jesse Morris
Makia Aikens 2016, 2018
Trish Allen 2000
Jax Barham 2013
Maddie Barham 2015
Pete Barr 2012
Ken Barrett 2019
Sofia Bennett 2022
Carey Anna Blackburn 2007
Raymond Blackwell 1999
Aaron Boles 2012
Logan Brown 2009
Marissa Burchett 2010
Kristin Cardwell 2016
Bill Clark 2002
Katie Clark 2013
Ashley Clymer 2001
Brice Collins 2005
Blaze Crouch 2010
Charles Crumpton 2001
Evelyn Cummo 1998
Angela Daulton 2015
Mike Davis 2018
Thea Dowdle 2022
Benny Goodman 2007
Jessica Gray 2008
Amon Griffin 2017
Bryan Gwynn 2021
Derek Hairston 2009
Stephen Hale 2003
Andy Hazelwood 2018
Amy Hewitt 2006
Past Recipients
Emily Hodges 2023
Roxanne Hummel 2009
Anne Lewis 2010
Justin Marcellus 2012
Devonte Martin 2023
Jane McClelland 2014
Perry Medlin 2001
Jeff Mericle 2006
Megan Mericle 2005, 2007
Melissa Mericle 2008, 2011
Rush Monday 2019
Tara Monday 2021
Dave Morris 2008
Mike Morrison 2004, 2005
Claire Murphy 2016
Graham Newman 2022
Tish Owens 2008, 2014
Gabriel Patterson 2013, 2016
Trent Pcenicni 2010
Mike Perry 2005
Kristi Post 2015
Melissa Potter 2017
Carmy Price 2003
Betsy Pugh 2000
Marcy Pyrtle 2007
Maria Reginaldi 2014
B G Ritts 2002
Ken Schneidmiller 2000, 2006
Braeden Seacat 2015
Colton Seacat 2015
Joseph Self 1999
Audry Shaw 2021
Sherrod Simmons 2023
Winston Sims 2004
B T Simpson 2016
Emily Sizemore 2008
Dale Smith 2014
Laurie Suthard 2022
Riley Suthard 2022
Katie Tanner 2018
Lucy Tanner 2017
Jasper Thomas III 2007
Danae Tucker 2009
Penny Wasmund 2014
Megan Watkins 2010
Arianna Weil-Frazier 2018
Nicole Weintraub 2022
Brooke Wiley 1999
Caleb Williams 2022
Tanya Willis 2014, 2016, 2021
The Willis Family 2011
Christopher Wood 2017
David Wood 2006
Sophie Wood 2013
The Wood Family 2019
Addison Woods 2019
Jessica Wray 2006, 2019
Rose Cutuli Wray 2009, 2011, 2012
Tim Wray 2011, 2014
Barb Young 2001, 2014, 2015
Jon Young 2002, 2015
Cynthia Zielny 2014
Diversity,Equity,andInclusion(DEI)
TGRCisacommunitytheatrecreatedforall andcommittedtodiversityandinclusion acrossourcompanyandcommunity.TGRC honorsandvalueseachindividual'sidentity whilecreatingaspacewhereallpeoplecan participateinmulti-generationaltheatre regardlessofrace,ability,gender,age, sexuality,ethnicity,religion,economics,or background.
Ourorganizationisdedicatedtoproducing diverseseasonswithopportunities accessibleforallmembersofour community.Ourproductionteam,crew,and directorsarehiredwiththeunderstanding ofourcommitmenttodiversityand inclusion. Discriminationofanykindwillnotbe tolerated.
WestrivetokeepTGRCrehearsals, productions,andeventssafeforall.
Volunteer Your Talent and Time
(Yes, you have talent.)
Volunteers always needed at the warehouse/scene shop to build/disassemble, paint, sweep, organize... email: warehouse@tgrc-nc.com
Volunteers always needed “front of house” (in the lobby) to usher, provide QR assistance, and staff booths. email: headshots@tgrc-nc.com
Beta Club, National Honor Society, JROTC?
Volunteering with TGRC counts as service hours!
Volunteer Your Amazon Prime (Tax Deductible!)
Scan the QR code to visit our Amazon wish list. Make your purchase which will be shipped directly to us. Keep the receipt for your taxes!
KLT
Saturday, September 20 6:30 pm
Rockingham County High School
Video audition deadline has passed. Stay tuned for performer announcements!
