How I Learned to Drive
...the excellent show that won state and did really well at regional!

Larry Sharp, Jennifer Wicker, Amy Morgan, Elizabeth Speer and Buckley Sachs in HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
photo by Robin Robbins

On the state level, Backdoor Theatre's production of "HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE" advanced to the American Association of Community Theatres Southwest Regional Festival, held in Duncan Oklahoma in April.  Backdoor Theatre also recieved the "Audience Acclaim Award,"an award selected by theatre peers. In addition to these two great honors, all five Backdoor actors were named to the State ALL-STAR cast, the only company to put more than one performer into that elite group.  On to Regional.

At the regional festival, Backdoor competed against theatres from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisana & New Mexico for the honor of advancing to the AACT/Fest Nationals Festival in Harrisburg PA in June. Here's what happened there:

Backdoor's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE performed Saturday night (4/21) at the Southwest Region AACT/Fest in Duncan OK.  Backdoor's show was named ALTERNATE for SW Region VI... In addition, Jennifer Wicker, Buckley Sachs, Elizabeth Speer & Amy Morgan (as the Ensemble) received Acting Awards.  Gare Brundidge was recognized for excellence in directing and lighting design.  More awards than any other show participating... including the show that advanced. CONGRATULATIONS to the company for representing our theatre, our community and our state in fine fashion! 

Little Bit - Jennifer Wicker
Uncle Peck - Larry Sharp
Female Chorus - Elizabeth Speer
Male Chorus - Buckley Sachs
Teenage Chorus - Amy Morgan
Director / Designer - Gare Brundidge

Running Crew:
Jim Sernoe, Stage Manager;
Linda Bates,
Cindy Ouzts,
Dan Ouzts