Awards

"Threshold" - Takes home Six Awards at the 168 Fest!

Writer-director Keith Domingue's visually stylistic interrogation film "Threshold," the most decorated film going into the weekend with 11 nominations, likewise proved the most awarded in the race with five Bests, including Director for himself (out of three individual noms) and Cinematography for Russell Griffith, Editor for Kris Kasper, Original Score
for Jason T. Miller and Sound for Stage 6 Digital's Glenn Porter and Shaun Lile.

The mature-themed "Threshold," starring David Goryl and which, like "Good Day's" Colon, boasts actor-producers in Best Supporting Actress nominee Laura Nativo and Regina Rice (who both produced with Griffith), added the fest- leading sixth, albeit non-nominated, award with its Director's Note Award for Special Effects for Matt Welch and Randy Starnes.

Third International Award for 2005 "…Carol"

(Ventura, CA)-- The Every Now and Then Theatre’s December 2005 radio drama adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol- A Ghost Story,” celebrity hosted by actor-producer Charlene Tilton and starring Robert “Doc” Reynolds of Ventura, broadcast on a.m. 1520 KVTA, has won a 2006 International “Davey” Silver Award for Radio Entertainment. With over 3,500 entries from across the U.S. and around the world, the Davey Awards honor the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide.

In October of this year, the Ventura County-based theatre troupe’s Dickens drama received an International Gabriel Award from the prestigious Catholic Broadcasters Association, a competition open to all, “recognizing outstanding artistic achievement.” In May of this year, the theatre troupe’s Dickens drama won an International OMNI Intermedia Award for Best Local Radio Broadcast. The Every Now and Then Theatre, founded in 1990, now counts 11 awards-- three national and eight international-- since first entering competitions in 2003.

“These awards testify to the talents of all our volunteer casts and crews,” said Every Now and Then Theatre founder James Wortman of Ventura. “Our upcoming 17th year ‘Christmas Carol’ production on AM 1520 KVTA, with a surprise celebrity host, will mark the final time ‘Doc’ Reynolds will lead the cast as Ebeneezer Scrooge. Although he is moving away, the show must go on.”

“Our productions are unique in how we cast and perform,” said Director Linda Stiegler. “Performers are a countywide mix of top local actors, community notables, students and teachers. Cast and crew get one rehearsal, then perform. It keeps things fresh and exciting. Since 1990, we have rotated about 475 people through this annual production.”

The award-winning 2005 “Christmas Carol- A Ghost Story’s” countywide cast featured Mark Andrew Reyes, Robert “Doc” Reynolds, Keith Hurt, Jim Diderrich, Nicholas Marinoff, Shawn W. Lanz, Arryck Adams, Bob Decker, Brittany Schaver, Ray Mastrovito, Lloyd Allen, Louise Helliwell, Kimberly Demmary, Cameron Schaver, Dennis Curry, Ronda Voll, Michael Voll, James Wortman, Linda Stiegler, Rachel Samuels, Kathryn McGrew, Devin Milligan, Kuba Chyla, Penny Puente, Judy Diderrich and Linda Schaver.

The broadcast was directed by Linda Stiegler of Thousand Oaks and produced and directed by James Wortman. Sound design was Stage 6 Productions. The all-volunteer project was made possible with resource donations from DTS Financial Group for script printing, Conejo Valley Community Church for performance space, Barkerductions for equipment, Stage 6 Digital LLC for engineering and sound design, and Goldcoast Broadcasting for air time.

ENATT Wins International Gabriel Award

(Ventura, CA)-- The Every Now and Then Theatre’s December 2005 radio drama adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol ­– A Ghost Story,” celebrity-hosted by actor-producer Charlene Tilton and broadcast on KVTA, has won a 2006 International “Gabriel” Award for Local Radio Entertainment. The award will be presented to the Ventura County-based theatre troupe this October at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles.

The Catholic Broadcasters Association created the Gabriel Awards in 1965. The competition is open to all and “recognizes outstanding artistic achievement in a radio or television program which entertains and enriches with a true vision of humanity and a true vision of life. Blue ribbon juries only present an award in a particular category when a level of excellence is achieved—in values, content, creativity, artistic quality, technical quality or impact.”

In May of this year, the theatre troupe’s Dickens drama won a 2006 International OMNI Intermedia Award for Best Local Radio Broadcast. The Every Now and Then Theatre, founded in 1990, now counts 10 awards—three national and seven international—since first entering competitions in 2003.

“Our shows are unique in how we cast and perform,” said co-Director Linda Stiegler. “Performers are a countywide mix of top local actors, community notables, students and teachers. Cast and crew get one rehearsal, then perform. It keeps things fresh and exciting. Our next production will be ‘Sleepy Hollow – The Lost Diaries,’ coming this Halloween.”

The award-winning 2005 “A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story” countywide cast featured Mark Andrew Reyes, Robert “Doc” Reynolds, Keith Hurt, Dave Ciniero, Jim Diderrich, Nicholas Marinoff, Shawn W. Lanz, Arryck Adams, Bob Decker, Brittany Schaver, Ray Mastrovito, Lloyd Allen, Louis Helliwell, Kimberly Demmary, Cameron Schaver, Dennis Curry, Ronda Voll, Michael Voll, James Wortman, Linda Stiegler, Rachel Samuels, Kathryn McGrew, Devin Milligan, Kuba Chyla, Penny Puente, Judy Diderrich and Linda Schaver.

The broadcast was co-directed by Linda Stiegler of Thousand Oaks and produced and co-directed by theatre founder James Wortman of Ventura. Sound design was Stage 6 Productions. The all-volunteer project was made possible with resource donations from DTS Financial for script printing, Conejo Valley Community Church for performance space, Barkerductions for equipment, Stage 6 Digital LLC for engineering and sound design, and Goldcoast Broadcasting for air time.

ENATT Wins 2006 International Omni Award

(Ventura, CA)—The Every Now and Then Theatre has won the 2006 International Omni Intermedia Award for Best Local Broadcast for their 16th-year radio adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Goldcoast Broadcasting’s AM 1520 KVTA aired the production multiple times on December 24, 2005, hosted by TV’s “Dallas” star, Charlene Tilton. The show featured Robert “Doc” Reynolds from Ventura as Ebeneezer Scrooge, Bob Decker from Camarillo as Bob Cratchit, and a cameo from KVTA morning show talent Dave Ciniero, who suddenly passed away earlier this year.

The Omni Awards recognize outstanding media production worldwide. More than 30 countries have participated. The Every Now and Then Theatre now tallies three National and six International awards since entering competitions in 2003. Each volunteer cast and crew is a unique countywide mix of local actors, community notables, teachers and students. Participants are allowed one rehearsal, then perform.

“These awards testify to the talents of each cast and crew,” said producer and co-director James Wortman from Ventura. “Each of our productions average one-third new people,” said co-director Linda Stiegler from Thousand Oaks. “Since 1990, more than 400 people of all ages have participated. By the way,” she added, “get ready for our radio production of ‘Sleepy Hollow’ coming this Halloween.”

The winning 2005 ’Carol production was adapted and co-directed by Stiegler and theatre troupe founder Wortman. Sound Engineers were Shaun Lile from Moorpark and Wortman. Making this all-volunteer project possible were DTS Financial for script printing, Conejo Valley Congregational Church for performance space, Barkerductions for Equipment, Stage 6 Digital LLC for engineering and sound design, and Goldcoast Broadcasting for air time.

Cast and crew for the 2005 production were Mark Andrew Reyes, Doc Reynolds, Keith Hurt, Jim Diderrich, Nicholas Marinoff, Charlene Tilton, Dave Ciniero, Shawn W. Lanz, Arryck Adams, Bob Decker, Brittany Schaver, Dr. Ray Mastrovito, Lloyd Allen, Louise Helliwell, Kimberely Demmary, Cameron Schaver, Dennis Curry, Ronda Voll, Michael Voll, James Wortman, Linda Stiegler, Rachel Samuels, Kathryn McGrew, Devin Milligan, Kuba Chyla, Penny Puente, Judy Diderrich, Nicholas Marinoff, Linda Schaver, Shaun Lile, Jeff Schaver, Glenn Porter and Tracey Moeller.

ENATT Wins Three Top Awards for Radio Show on KVTA

(Ventura, CA)—The Every Now and Then Theatre’s December 2004 radio drama adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has won an International Communicator “Crystal Award” for radio entertainment. The award, founded by communications professionals, recognizes excellence in the communications field. Works are judged on quality, creativity and resourcefulness. The radio drama, celebrity hosted by actor Jamie Farr, also won a National Silver Microphone Award for radio entertainment and an International OMNI Intermedia Award for best local broadcast. The Every Now and Then Theatre, founded in 1990, now counts eight awards for their last three ‘Carol dramas since first entering competitions in 2003. The celebrity hosts for those shows were comedian Tim Conway and actress Stephanie Zimbalist.

“Goldcoast Broadcasting’s AM 1520 KVTA is again our station of choice to air our new 2005 cast and crew for the 16th year Dickens drama,” said Producer James Wortman of Ventura. “To keep things challenging and exciting, our cast and crew get one rehearsal, then perform. Our participants are a unique, countywide mix of top local actors, community notables, students and teachers. We average about one-third new bodies each year. They’re from all walks of life, all faiths and no faith. They’re eager to tell this story of an embittered soul touched by the magic of the human spirit. The awards testify to the talents of our great casts and crews.”

The 2005 radio drama will star Robert “Doc” Reynolds from Ventura as crabby curmudgeon Ebeneezer Scrooge, Bob Decker from Camarillo as Bob Cratchit, Linda Stiegler from Thousand Oaks as Mrs. Cratchit, Kuba Chyla from the Every Now and Then Theatre as Tiny Tim, and Doctor Ray Mastrovito from Camarillo as Nephew Fred. Wortman will reveal the 2005 celebrity host soon.

The ‘Carol radio dramas are adapted and co-directed by Linda Stiegler from Thousand Oaks and theatre troupe founder James Wortman from Ventura. Sound Designers are Shaun Lile from Moorpark and Wortman. Helping make the project possible are DTS Financial for script printing, Conejo Valley Congregational Church for performance space, Barkerductions for props, Stage 6 Digital LLC for engineering and sound design, and Goldcoast Broadcasting for their cooperation and coordination.

ENATT Wins Two Top Awards for Radio Show on KVTA

(Ventura, CA)—The Every Now and Then Theatre’s December 2004 radio drama adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol has won an International Communicator “Crystal Award” for radio entertainment. The award, founded by communications professionals, recognizes excellence in the communications field. Works are judged on quality, creativity and resourcefulness. The radio drama, celebrity hosted by actor Jamie Farr, also won a National Silver Microphone Award for radio entertainment and an International OMNI Intermedia Award for best local broadcast. The Every Now and Then Theatre, founded in 1990, now counts eight awards for their last three ‘Carol dramas since first entering competitions in 2003. The celebrity hosts for those shows were comedian Tim Conway and actress Stephanie Zimbalist.

“Goldcoast Broadcasting’s AM 1520 KVTA is again our station of choice to air our new 2005 cast and crew for the 16th year Dickens drama,” said Producer James Wortman of Ventura. “To keep things challenging and exciting, our cast and crew get one rehearsal, then perform. Our participants are a unique, countywide mix of top local actors, community notables, students and teachers. We average about one-third new bodies each year. They’re from all walks of life, all faiths and no faith. They’re eager to tell this story of an embittered soul touched by the magic of the human spirit. The awards testify to the talents of our great casts and crews.”

The 2005 radio drama will star Robert “Doc” Reynolds from Ventura as crabby curmudgeon Ebeneezer Scrooge, Bob Decker from Camarillo as Bob Cratchit, Linda Stiegler from Thousand Oaks as Mrs. Cratchit, Kuba Chyla from the Every Now and Then Theatre as Tiny Tim and Doctor Ray Mastrovito from Camarillo as Nephew Fred. Wortman will reveal the 2005 celebrity host soon.

The ‘Carol radio dramas are adapted and co-Directed by Linda Stiegler from Thousand Oaks and theatre troupe founder James Wortman from Ventura. Sound Designers are Shaun Lile from Moorpark and Wortman. Helping make the project possible are DTS Financial for script printing, Conejo Valley Congregational Church for performance space, Barkerductions for props, Stage 6 Digital LLC for engineering and sound design, and Goldcoast Broadcasting for their cooperation and coordination.

ENATT Wins International Omni Award

(Ventura, CA)--The Every Now and Then Theatre has won a 2005 International Omni Intermedia Award in the category of Best Local Broadcast for their radio adaptation of Charles Dickens’, “A Christmas Carol.” KVTA am 1520 aired the production multiple times December 24 and 25, 2004, hosted by TV’s M*A*S*H star, Jamie Farr. The show featured Robert “Doc” Reynolds of Ventura as crabby curmudgeon Ebeneezer Scrooge and Bob Decker of Camarillo as Bob Cratchit.

The Omni Awards recognize the accomplishments of outstanding media production. More than 30 countries have competed. Omni Awards have been presented to varied companies including DreamWorks SKG, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Learning Channel, Eastman Kodak, Ford, MTV, VH1, Telemundo, PBS, U.S. Army, and the J. Paul Getty Museum.

The Every Now and Then Theatre won its first Omni Award in 2003 for a radio production hosted by actress Stephanie Zimbalist. The theatre troupe has garnered six National and International awards, since entering competitions in 2003. Each volunteer cast and crew is a unique countywide mix of local actors, community notables, teachers and students. Participants are allowed one rehearsal, then perform.

The winning 2004 ‘Carol production was adapted and co-Directed by Linda Stiegler of Thousand Oaks and theatre troupe founder James Wortman of Ventura. Sound Engineers were Stage 6 Digital LLC and Wortman. Helping make it possible were community contributors DTS Financial, Ventura’s CAPS-TV and Goldcoast Broadcasting.

Cast and crew for the production spotlighted the talents of Mark Andrew Reyes, Doc Reynolds, Keith Hurt, Christi Griffith, Tracy Lehr, Nicholas Marinoff, Kevin Becerra, Bob Decker, Lloyd Allen, Debbie Price, Brittany Schaver, Cameron Schaver, Eric Young, James Wortman, Ray Mastrovito, Linda Stiegler, Katie Young, Rob Griffith, Ronda Voll, Michael Voll, Kevin Brooks, Laura Asbury, Judy Diderrich, Penny Puente, Linda Schaver, Jeff Schaver and Shaun Lile.

ENATT Wins Three Awards for Christmas Carol Drama on KVTA Radio

(Ventura, CA)-- The Every Now and Then Theatre in Ventura has just won an International Communicator Award for their December 2003 radio production of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” that aired locally on Goldcoast Broadcasting’s AM 1520 KVTA. In August, the same production won the theatre troupe a National Silver Microphone Award and an International AXIEM Award.

Celebrity-hosted by comedian Tim Conway, the production featured a unique cast mix of top local actors, community notables, teachers and students.

Actor Jamie Farr, perhaps best known as Corporal Max Klinger from the hit TV series M*A*S*H, will Celebrity-Guest Host the 15th anniversary year Christmas Carol broadcast, starring Robert “Doc” Reynolds as Scrooge. Goldcoast Broadcasting’s Operations Director Mark Elliott said KVTA plans to air the show at 6:00 p.m. December 24 and again at 8:00 a.m. December 25.

The International Communicator Award was founded by communications professionals to recognize excellence in the communications field. The International AXIEM AWARD is defined by the acronym “Absolute eXcellence in Electronic Media.” The National Silver Microphone Award selects the best in local and regional radio, advertising agencies and audio production companies in the United States. The Every Now and Then Theatre received their first Silver Microphone for their December 2002 Christmas Carol radio drama hosted by actress Stephanie Zimbalist. The 2002 production also won an International OMNI Award. Both awards were for radio entertainment.

For the winning 2003 production, “A Christmas Carol” was adapted and co-directed by Linda Stiegler of Thousand Oaks and James Wortman of Ventura. Live sound effects were created and performed by Jim Barker and Bob Decker, both from Ventura. Sound engineers were Todd Thayer and Shaun Lile from Ventura’s CAPS-TV. Sound editor was Jim Barker with Producer James Wortman and Stage 6 Digital LLC. The county-wide cast featured Mark Andrew Reyes, Keith Hurt, Coulby Jenkins, Tim Conway, Kevin Becerra, Judge Steven Perren, Jim Yates, Bob Decker, “Doc” Reynolds, Eric Young, Doctor Ray Mastrovito, Lloyd Allen, Linda Stiegler, Alyssa Pedersen, Michael Voll, John Masterson, Ronda Voll, James Wortman, Renee Smith, Katie Young, Lisa McKinnon and Penny Puente.

ENATT Wins International AXIEM AWARD

(Ventura, CA)-- The Every Now and Then Theatre has won an International SILVER AXIEM AWARD™ for their 2003 radio production of “A Christmas Carol” that aired on KVTA AM 1520, hosted by comedian Tim Conway. The AXIEM AWARD™ is an international competition that recognizes “Absolute eXcellence In Electronic Media™.” Last week, the Every Now and Then Theatre won a National Silver Microphone Award, “recognizing the best….” Both awards are for radio entertainment.

In 2003, the theatre troupe entered and won their first National Silver Microphone Award and an International OMNI Intermedia Award for radio entertainment. That ‘Carol cast was hosted by actress Stephanie Zimbalist. All productions have starred Robert “Doc” Reynolds of Ventura as “Scrooge.”

According to Brian Busch, Executive Director of the AXIEM AWARDS™, “The caliber of work entered in the 6th Annual 2004 AXIEM AWARDS™ is the best of the best. Entries came from the 50 States and numerous countries around the world. AXIEM AWARD™ judges are nominated by a distinguished panel of industry leaders. Judging is based on four areas: innovation, creativity, technical merit and overall experience.”

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens was adapted for broadcast and co-directed by Linda Stiegler of Thousand Oaks and James Wortman of Ventura. Live sound effects were created and performed by Jim Barker and Bob Decker, both from Ventura. On-site sound engineers were Todd Thayer and Shaun Lile from Stage 6 Digital LLC. Studio sound editor was Jim Barker with an assist from Producer James Wortman. The county-wide cast featured, in order of appearance, Mark Andrew Reyes, Keith Hurt, Coulby Jenkins, Tim Conway, Kevin Becerra, Judge Steven Perren, Jim Yates, Bob Decker, “Doc” Reynolds, Eric Young, Doctor Ray Mastrovito, Lloyd Allen, Linda Stiegler, Alyssa Pedersen, Michael Voll, John Masterson, Ronda Voll, James Wortman, Renee Smith, Katie Young, Lisa McKinnon and Penny Puente.

ENATT Wins 2004 National Silver Microphone Award

(Ventura, CA) -- The Every Now and Then Theatre has won a National Silver Microphone Award for its adapted radio production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” that aired on KVTA AM 1520, hosted by comedian Tim Conway. The award competition, now in its 20th year, is designed to select the best local and regional radio commercials, audio programs and web sites created by advertising agencies, audio production companies and radio stations in the United States.

“A Christmas Carol,” starring Robert “Doc” Reynolds of Ventura, was named the National Finalist (second place) in the category of radio entertainment. The theatre troupe entered and won its first Silver Microphone Award in 2003, with a ‘Carol broadcast hosted by actress Stephanie Zimbalist.

According to award Chairman Jack Smith, the Silver Microphone competition entries in the 39 categories were judged for creativity, production, quality, writing, talent and overall effectiveness. A panel of judges representing all aspects of the broadcast and advertising industry rated each entry. The National Winners and National Finalists were among the best productions within the United States in the last year.

“A Christmas Carol” was adapted and co-directed by Linda Stiegler of Thousand Oaks and James Wortman of Ventura. Live sound effects were created and performed by Jim Barker and Bob Decker, both from Ventura. On-site sound engineers were Todd Thayer and Shaun Lile from Stage 6 Digital LLC. Studio sound editor was Jim Barker with an assist from Producer James Wortman. The county-wide cast featured, in order of appearance, Mark Andrew Reyes, Keith Hurt, Coulby Jenkins, Tim Conway, Kevin Becerra, Judge Steven Perren, Jim Yates, Bob Decker, “Doc” Reynolds, Eric Young, Doctor Ray Mastrovito, Lloyd Allen, Linda Stiegler, Alyssa Pedersen, Michael Voll, John Masterson, Ronda Voll, James Wortman, Renee Smith, Katie Young, Lisa McKinnon and Penny Puente.