"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/jim.meskimen (Jim Meskimen)

https://www.facebook.com/tenwestcomedy (Jon Monastero/Stephen Simon)

http://karenandalan.com/ (Alan and Karen Chapman)

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233209/ (Mr. Paul Dooley)

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!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/53492013060/

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

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3340604/

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

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0403758/

On-air host at KPCC Radio 83.9FM

http://www.scpr.org/about/people/staff/hettie-lynne-hurtes/

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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