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2019 is quickly wrapping up and what a year it has been! I shared my FIRST “The Joyous Living AWARDS” showcasing some of the amazing talents in Ventura County. And now it is time for the 2019 Awards (June – December 2019) that are being expanded to include non-profits who were mentioned in our SPOTLIGHT series.
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SPOTLIGHT: Non-profit of 2019
The winner of the Non-profit of 2019 received a donation from The Joyous Living.
SPOTLIGHT: Philanthropist of 2019
The winner of the Philanthropist of 2019 received a donation from The Joyous Living.
- Devery Holmes, President of Conejo Players Theatre *WINNER*
- Afam Onyemo, CEO of Geanco Foundation
- David Oyelowo, Geanco Foundation
- Chef John Park, Toast Kitchen & Bar* (Edited due to grammatical error)
National Tour of 2019
Actor Under 18
- Mia Brown, Annie JR. (WINNER)
- Theo Chambers, Disney’s The Little Mermaid
- Olivia Marcum, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
Actor in a Play
- Shawn Adams-Lanz, Peter and the Starcatcher
- Ted Barton, Merry Wives of Windsor
- Ezra Eells, Peter and the Starcatcher (WINNER)
- Brett Elliott, Richard II
Actress in a Play
- Jillian Doyle, Merry Wives of Windsor
- Melissa Higashi, Don’t Dress for Dinner
- Lauren Rachel, Peter and the Starcatcher
- Hannah Tamminen, Richard II (WINNER)
Director of a Play
- Michael J. Arndt, Richard II
- R. Shane Bingham, Peter and the Starcatcher
- John Eslick, Don’t Dress for Dinner (WINNER)
- Kevin P. Kern, Merry Wives of Windsor
Actor in a Musical
- Kevin Ellis, The Drowsy Chaperone
- George Chavez, The Drowsy Chaperone
- Jim Holmes, Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play
- Adam Pascal, The Music Man
- Vincent Perez, Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (WINNER)
Actress in a Musical
- Siena Avila, Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
- Dawn Michelle, The Drowsy Chaperone
- Janelle Phaneuf, Pippin
- Alison Rosenblum, Disney’s The Little Mermaid (WINNER)
- Antonia Vivino, The Music Man
Director of a Musical
- Frank LaGuardia, Annie Jr.
- Larry Raben, The Music Man
- Will Shupe, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (WINNER)
Ensemble of 2019
- Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play
- Peter and the Starcatcher
- The Drowsy Chaperone
- The Little Mermaid (WINNER)
- The Music Man
Show of 2019
- Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center) *WINNER*
- Merry Wives of Windsor (Kingsmen Shakespeare Company)
- Peter and the Starcatcher (Camarillo Skyway Playhouse)
- The Music Man (5-Star Theatricals)
Thanks again to all these lovely theatres and non-profits for collaborating with The Joyous Living this year!
Non-Profit: Conejo Players Theatre
Philanthropist: Devery Holmes
Actor Under 18: Mia Brown
Actor in a Play: Ezra Eells
Actress in a Play: Melissa Higashi
Director of a Play: John Eslick
Actress in a Musical: Alison Rosenblum
Director of a Musical: Frank LaGuardia
Ensemble: The Little Mermaid
I vote for Mia Brown! Best actor under 18 years old!
Under 18-Mia Brown
Non-profit of 2019 – Conejo Players Theatre
Actor Under 18 – Mia Brown, Annie JR.
Actor under 18 Mia Brown
Mia Brown for best actress under 18!!!
There are literally so many to choose from, how will I ever decide!
Conejo Players
Devery Holmes
Mia Brown
Actor Under 18 – Mia Brown
Voting for Mia Brown in Annie JR.
Staci
Mia Brown in the <18!
I vote for Mia Brown
-Jatesh
Non-profit of 2019
Finally Family Homes
Under 18
Mia Brown, Annie JR.
Actor in a Play
Shawn Adams-Lanz, Peter and the Starcatcher
Actress in a Play
Jillian Doyle, Merry Wives of Windsor
Director of a Play
Michael J. Arndt, Richard II
Actor in a Musical
Adam Pascal, The Music Man
Actress in a Musical
Dawn Michelle, The Drowsy Chaperone
Director of a Musical
Frank LaGuardia, Annie Jr.
Ensemble of 2019
Peter and the Starcatcher
Mia Brown
Mia Brown, Annie
Mia Brown
Mia Brown
Actor under 18 – Mia Brown.
Saw Mia Brown in Annie Jr. – she was fantastic! My vote goes to her.
National Tour of 2019
Anastasia the Musical (I just saw it yesterday in Tempe – WONDERFUL!)
Actor Under 18
Mia Brown, Annie JR.
Mia Brown for Annie Jr.!
I vote for Mia Brown
Mia Brown, Annie JR
Actor under 18 : Mia Brown
Mia Brown – best actress under 18
My vote is for that sweet girl Mia Brown in Annie Jr. For her young age, her talent is astounding!!!
Mia Brown for best actor under 18.
Actor under 18: Mia Brown
Mia Brown for best actor under 18.
I vote for Mia Brown Annie Jr.
She did an amazing job!
Mia Brown in Annie Jr was wonderful.
Actor Under 18: Mia Brown for Annie Jr.
Young Actor under 18: Mia Brown
Finally Family Homes for Non-profit of 2019!!! I love that organization. Such a heart for youth who have aged out of foster care… and they have brought such awareness to an issue I didn’t even realize was out there.
How wonderful that you acknowledge these people and organizations! Non-profit for 2019: Finally Family Homes. I love what they’re all about!
Spotlight– Finally Family Homes
Finally family homes!
Finally Family Homes for non-profit!
Nonprofit: Finally Family Homes!
Finally Family Homes for non- profit!
Non-profit: Finally Family Homes!
I’ve been following Finally Families for a while on Twitter and I totally nominate them!
Mia Brown
Finally Family Homes for non-profit!
Finally Family Homes!
Spotlight Non-Profit: Finally Family Homes
Finally Family Homes!
I’m voting for Finally Family Homes. What a ministry!!
Finally Family Homes has my vote!!
My vote goes to Finally Family Homes in the non Profit category!
I love this idea! Congratulations to those who are listed above.
Non-profit: Finally Family Homes
FINALLY FAMILY HOMES! Love them!!
Finally Family Homes
Chef John Park, Toast Kitchen and Park.
Anastasia, the musical.
Mia Brown
Hanna Tamminen
Kevin P. Kern
Antonio Vivino
thanks so much for all these great votes, Surekha!
Here are my votes:
National Tour: Miss Saigon
Philantrophist: Devery Holmes
Actor Under 18: Mia Brown
Show of 2019: Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Excited to know the results! Will keep checking back.
so many good choices. congratulations to all the performers
Thanks for your support, Emily. It’s a tough choice!
Congratulations to all these talented artists and professionals! They all deserve the award. 😀
Well said, Ronnie!
Whew, I have no idea who I would vote for! I’ll have to take some time and really look through the options!
Thanks Tiffany. I too am overwhelmed but all the great talent I’ve seen this season.
That is such a great group! I really hope I have some favorites I want to vote for.
Angela I’d love to hear if you have any favorites to nominate.
Great list of nominees! Congratulations all and good luck! 🙂
Thanks Emman. The list of nominees is so strong.
Aaaahhhh….good to know, Joy! May the best or most authentic win.
the best indeed!
These are all great nominees. I’d vote for Miss Saigon and the Little Mermaid.
Thanks for voting, Kelly!!
What a great list of people to consider for the Joyous Living Awards! May the best people win!
Thanks Pam! I am hoping to bless and encourage some winners.
Nonprofit: Finally Family Homes!
Did you see my interview? Love what they are doing!
Wow! Looks like there is so many great choices here!
Thanks Nicole. If you’ve enjoyed any of my reviews please feel free to vote. x
National Tour – Anastasia
Non profit – Geanco
Young actor under 18 – Mia Brown
Show of 2019 – Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Amy
Thanks for your votes Amy! They all were fabulous.
Non-profit of 2019- Conejo Players Theater
Philanthropist of 2019-Devery Holmes gives so much of her time, appreciation, love for the arts.
Actress is a Play- Melissa Higashi in Don’t Dress for Dinner as Jacqueline was hilarious, fun to watch, and her acting was fantastic.
Thanks for voting Virginia! Melissa was fantastic x
Melissa Higashi for best Actress!
Thanks! I thought she was fabulous in Don’t Dress for Dinner.