And the Winner is….
Congratulations to all the talented individuals who received the highly prized Tiki Award on Saturday. We’ll post photos as they become available.
The ceremony was Emceed by the lovely Laura Andres, who shared with us some of the history behind this annual tradition. We believe the first Tiki Awards were presented in 1992, making this the 18th Annual occurrence of the ceremony. The party was attended by an energetic and vocal crowd of HCP members and enthusiasts. Potluck was devoured, beverages were consumed, and much fun was had!
And the awards were given to:
Best Actor, Cabaret – Randy Raphael
Best Actress, Cabaret - Yisa Var
Twinkle-Toes Award, Cabaret - Tim Oldfather
The Missing Link Award, Cabaret – Kalani Spain
Best Actor, Taming of the Shrew – Ray Campaigna
Best Actress, Taming of the Shrew – Jessica Dempsey
Rousing Applause Award, Taming of the Shrew – Kekoa Graham
The Three Mud-keteers Award, Taming of the Shrew – The Wiley Brothers: Kekoa Graham, Catherine McPherson, Angela Nakamura
Best Poster Design – Randy Raphael
Techie of the Year – Amy Jackson
Michael DuPratt Volunteer of the Year – Vershell Rogers
Lighting Design – Joy Pollard; Cabaret
Costume Design - Joyce Stevens, Laura Caswell, Helie Rock; Taming of the Shrew
Set Design – Steve Peyton, Randy Raphael; Cabaret
Best Choreography – Roberta Brashear-Kaulfer; Cabaret
Best Director – Randy Raphael; Taming of the Shrew
Best Musical – Cabaret
Best Show – Taming of the Shrew
Congratulations to all the winners!!! Our volunteers are directly responsible for our ongoing success, and it was a pleasure to honor and celebrate their contibutions. If you run into one of the winners, be sure to pat them on the back for a job well done!!

How exciting! Did any of the Wiley Brothers happen to show up to accept? I had work all day that day.
Catherine was on hand to give a speech on the Brothers’ behalf.