Photo Flash: Meet the Winners of Old Opera House's 13th Annual New Voice Play Festival

The Old Opera House has announced the winners of the 13th Annual New Voice Play Festival. Scroll down for photos of the winning casts!

Golden Curtain Winner
(1st place)
Follow the Money: A Modern Day Fairy Tale
by Dwayne Yancey - Fincastle, VA
Directed by Beth Brackett

Featuring:

Karen Paone as the Tooth Fairy

Tyler Panzarella as Sheldon

Will Heyser as the Sandman

Amy Hebb as Fairy God Mother

John-Michael Rolnick as Henchman #1

Craig Sours as Henchman #2

Silver Stage Winner
(2nd Place)
Understudy
by J. C. Svec - Clark, NJ
Directed by Ed Conn

Comedy: The Understudy is a heartwarming story about a father who arrives at school in place of his daughter who is staying at home because she has a 24-hour "bug". Will the teacher let him stay? Has he learned his lines and blocking? Will he be a suitable replacement? This will surely teach you a lesson in love and understanding.

Featuring:

Christine Brewer as Miss Lemon

Steven Brewer as Mr. Evans

Spotlight Award
Polterguest
by Chuck Smith - Woodbridge, VA
Directed by Shannon Potter

Comedy: After losing his girlfriend Jane, Paul decides to visit psychic Zandra in order to find some closure for his heartache. Through the laughs, tears and utter confusion of the encounter Paul is able to embrace "thaT Loving feeling" once again.

Featuring:

Cari Hupke as Zandra

Heather Mae Wilson as Jane

James Wright as Doug

Spotlight Award
Reports of a Home Invasion
by Andrew Ade - New Wilmington, PA
Directed by Meaghan Barry

A mystery/thriller: The police have been called when an intruder breaks into the home of local residents. The husband and wife are visibly upset, and tell the story of the break-in. But as each version of story is told, each version is different, leaving the officers question the truth. What lies beneath the lies is menacing, and will the police find the truth?

Featuring:

Michael Stiles as Del

Sandra DeRocha as Bobbie

Jeanne Moore as Kenny

David Tobias as Newcomb

David Tobias as Intruder #1

Cari Hupke as Intruder #2

West Virginia Awards - Live Stats

Best Musical - Top 3

1. INTO THE WOODS (Appalachian Community Theatre)

31.3% of votes

2. THE WIZARD OF OZ (Old Opera House Theatre Co)

20.4% of votes

3. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (The Actors Guild of Parkersburg)

16.5% of votes

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