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Sunday, October 7, 2012

"STFDS_6” Catherine Stanley & Hettie Lynne Hurtes

“STFDS_6” Catherine Stanley & Hettie Lynne Hurtes

The goal of STFDS is to highlight something or someone that makes life as an Actor, Voice Over Artist, and/or human being a little easier and alot more fun!

Many years ago (~1998) I was introduced to these two wonderfully talented and dedicated women through my good friend and fellow actor/singer Laurel Jones.  What a lucky introduction for me!

Drama West was founded in 1997 by Catherine Stanley and Hettie Lynne Hurtes.  To this day, Catherine is the Artistic Director/Producer and Hettie is Co-Producer/Casting. 

Drama West is a 'not-for-profit' gathering of Writers, Directors & Actors with a love for live performance. Drama West presents original one-act plays written by local playwrights and featuring local actors. Occasionally, audiences are treated by Special Guests performances from folks like (examples and not all inclusive –visit FB page):
https://www.facebook.com/tenwestcomedy (Jon Monastero/Stephen Simon)
http://karenandalan.com/ (Alan and Karen Chapman)
Finally, the DW Program usually closes with a film screening.

Thanks to Catherine and Hettie countless Playwrights, Actors and Filmmakers have been given an LA stage and screen to showcase their talent.  It is for this reason I highlight and THANK YOU both.

Drama West Productions
ALWAYS WANTED: PLAYWRIGHT AND ACTORS!
Check it out both on-line and in person! Please join the cast, crew and friends at Taix Restaurant after the show… it’s a friendly group! 

Catherine and Hettie: SNAPSHOTS:
I encourage you to click on the links and enjoy learning more about these two dynamic ladies!

Catherine Stanley, Producer, Writer, Editor

Catherine’s film, “Center Street Rising” was the winner Audience Award Best Documentary Newport Beach Film Festival 2009 and the Official selection Orlando Film Festival November 2009.

Synopsis:
An inner city boxing club in Santa Ana changes young lives, countering a destructive influence of gangs, crowded schools, poverty and blight.

Catherine has many new projects in the works for 2012.

Hettie Lynne Hurtes, Broadcast Journalist, Writer, Actor
On-air host at KPCC Radio 83.9FM

CRN Digital Talk – very recent interview!
http://www.ustream.tv/new/search?q=hettie%20lynne%20hurtes&type=all (8:59) (3:24 – Hettie’s wedding story!)

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