Due to the recent health recommendations by our state and city officials, Union Street Players will suspend all rehearsals of “Vincent” and auditions for “Mamma Mia” until April 12th. Decisions for further action will be made as updates are given to us from our government authorities. We want to keep our citizens as safe as possible during this difficult time.
Tickets Now on Sale For “On Christmas Day In The Morning”
2019 Walk of Fame and Gala
2019 USP Walk of Fame Induction and Gala
Please join us on Sept. 28, 2019 as we induct Tom Vanderwell into the Walk of Fame. We will also celebrate our USPY award winners.
Get your tickets now for the Awards Gala on September 28! Tickets available at:https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=6f910485ffb7406eb87ffdff5e7075bd&t=tix
“On Christmas Day In The Morning” Ca
2019 USP Walk of Fame Induction and Gala
Please join us on Sept. 28, 2019 as we induct Tom Vanderwell into the Walk of Fame. We will also celebrate our USPY award winners.
Get your tickets now for the Awards Gala on September 28! Tickets available at:https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=6f910485ffb7406eb87ffdff5e7075bd&t=tix
“On Christmas Day In The Morning” Cast
On Christmas Day in the Morning
By Faye Couch Reeves
Directed by Marti Zylstra
Marti Zylstra announces the cast for “On Christmas Day In The Morning”. Cast is as follows:
| Role | Actor’s Name |
| Radio Announcer | Spencer Vermeer |
| Mrs. Irene | Stephanie Lantz |
| Miss Lou Ann | Sarah Purdy |
| Billy | Eric Wall |
| Albert Winship Montegue III | Tyler Smith |
| Mr. May | Ryan Keep |
| Miss Tiny | Marissa Williams |
| Mrs. Adams | Karen Ryals |
| Mr. Adams | Dirk Ryals |
| Edith Hancock | Kimberly Snyder |
| Janice | Heather Young |
| Eva Marie Albergotti | Bev Graves |
| Amen Sister Charity | Aurelia Zylstra |
| Amen Sister Faith | Sami Clark |
| Amen Sister Joy | Olivia Cutler |
| Betty Ann | McKenna Evans |
| Bobby | Daniel Rozenboom |
| Sweetness | Warren Place |
| Lil Bit | Annabelle Winward |
| Carol | Zoie Winward |
| Susan | Gabrielle Clendenen |
| Cathy | Mia Andringa |
| Sal | Porter Haug |
| Hilda | Kenzie Kanis |
| Nancy | Kadyn Boyd |
| Yvonne | Hope Vos |
| Bonnie | Lucy Hopkins |
| Lily | Natalie Brown |
| Barbara | Ella Hodgell |
| Sarah | Adalynn Hodgell |
| Blossom | Abbie DeBerg |
| Possum | Sophie Blanton |
| Lucy | Bella DeHaan |
| Dallas | Henry Place |
| Evelyn | Maeya Wilson |
| Arthur | Kadin Ryals |
| John | Darren Rivas |
Show Dates are Dec. 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15
at the Joan Kuyper Farver Auditorium in the Pella Community Center,712 Union Street, Pella, 50219
USP Awards Night Sept 28th!
2019 USP Walk of Fame Induction and Gala
Please join us on Sept. 28, 2019 as we induct Tom Vanderwell into the Walk of Fame. We will also celebrate our USPY award winners. See the video below to find out who the nominees are. Come to the Awards Night to see who won!
Get your tickets now for the Awards Gala on September 28! Tickets available at:https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=6f910485ffb7406eb87ffdff5e7075bd&t=tix
“On Christmas Day In The Morning” Ca
2018-2019 USPY Nominations
Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role
Lonnie Appleby as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast
Michael Howland as Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid
Mark Schaefer as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast
Spence Vermeer as Beast in Beauty and the Beast
Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role
Katelynn Collins as Ariel in The Little Mermaid
Denise Gregory as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast
Elise Pederson as Belle in Beauty and the Beast
Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role
Geoffry Buchanan as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast
Doug De Wolf as Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid
Danny Rivas as Lefou in Beauty and the Beast
Brad Rozenboom as Sebastion in The Little Mermaid
Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role
Lynn Cooper as Madame de le Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast
Jana De Zwarte as Babette in Beauty and the Beast
Denise Gregory as Scuttle in The Little Mermaid
Outstanding Ensemble
Kathryn Andringa, Emily Cutler, Taylor Decious, Sarah Maxwell, Sarah Purdy, and Katie Williams as Mersisters/Princesses in The Little Mermaid
Emily Cutler, Rachel Hoard, Sarah Maxwell, and Sarah Purdy as Silly Girls in Beauty and the Beast
Abby Dart, Kelly Dykema, Paulina Loaiza, Kaurie Marinkovich, Sarah Maxwell, Sarah Morris as Dancing Napkins in Beauty and the Beast
Outstanding Young Performer
Mia Andringa and McKenna Evans as Flotsam and Jetsam in The Little Mermaid
Porter Haug as Chip in Beauty and the Beast
Outstanding Newcomer
Geoffry Buchanan as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast
Katelynn Collins as Ariel in The Little Mermaid
Michael Howland as Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid
Outstanding Production
The Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Kim Beyer for Makeup Design in The Little Mermaid
Denise Gregory for Costume Design and Construction in Beauty and the Beast
Cody Kooi for Light Design and Special Effects in The Little Mermaid
Cynthia Beschel, Paulina Loaiza, Karen Ryals, and Sarah Maxwell for Choreography in Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast closes!
Humor, drama, and action were all woven into the well known touching love story Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Brought to life with the many talents of this cast and crew, The wonderful voices, beautiful costumes, and the complex set, delighted audiences of all ages.
From the director: “This show was created for you, the audience member, with love and many hours of hard work from this cast and crew. My title may be Director, but I am little more than the conduit as this has truly been the collaborative effort of many talented people! I could not do what I do without the laughter and the support of an entertaining and gifted cast and crew. I am so grateful to each and every on of them!”
Attendance:
Friday, July 26 – 170
Saturday, July 27 – 137
Sunday, July 28 – 209
Tuesday, July 30 – 151
Thursday, August 1 – 148
Friday, August 2 – 151
Saturday, August 3 – 147
Sunday, August 4 – 239
Total – 1352
