Join us for a night of excitement and celebration as we honor 35 years of live theatre in Pella, Iowa! This special evening will feature our 2024 USPY Awards, recognizing outstanding performances and achievements from the past year, as well as the induction of a true legend, Greg May, into the Union Street Players Walk of Fame.
🗓️ Date: November 9, 2024
📍 Location: The Graham Annex at Central College
🕒 Time: 6 – 10pm
Walk of Fame Inductee - Greg May!
We are thrilled to announce that Greg May will be inducted into the Union Street Players’ Walk of Fame for his countless contributions to our theatre family and the significant impact he has had on our community. Greg’s dedication has helped shape Union Street Players, and we can’t wait to honor him in this special way!
About Greg
Greg's first experience in theatre was playing Santa Claus in a 3rd grade Christmas play, in a suit made by his mother. His next opportunity was in Jr. High and his acting continued through High School, College, and Community Theatre.
He ran sound for the Union Street Players' Tulip Time production of "The Murder Room" in 1991 and his first acting role in a full-length play for USP was "Arsenic and Old Lace" in 1992. Although, he did participate in the beginnings of USP in a one-act play in theatre in Pella's Central Park, directed by Beverly Graves, in the late '80's.
Since then, he has appeared in over 35 shows with Union Street Players. Among his favorite productions were "The Music Man," "Guys and Dolls," and "The King and I." His first time singing a solo onstage came with "The Music Man" in 1997.
Many friendships have been formed in these numerous productions that continue through today. Greg is also heavily involved in the Knoxville Area Community Theatre and has performed with Newton Community Theatre as well.
He would like to thank his biggest fan for all of her support over the years - his mom, Sherrie May! He is greatly honored to be inducted into the USP Walk of Fame and is proud to be joining his fellow inductees!
We hope you will join us as we honor Greg May at the 35th Anniversary Celebration.
6 - 10pm on November 9, 2024 @ 812 University St Pella, IA
Union Street Players Presents: The 2024 USPY Award Nominees!
Outstanding Newcomer
Beth Kuttler as Cinderella in Cinderella
Monica Newendorp as Lady Tremaine in Cinderella
Lisa Gould as the Director of Frost/Nixon
Nicholas Root as Jim Reston in Frost/Nixon
Luke Ferneding as Eugene Florczyk in Grease
John Guzman as Danny Zuko in Grease
Evan Tschetter as the Teen Angel in Grease
Bridget Vande Zande as Sandy Dumbrowski in Grease
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Lynn Cooper and Lori Vande Zande for Costuming in Cinderella
Arvin Van Zante for Lighting Design in Frost/Nixon
Paulina Loaiza for Choreography in Grease
Jason Zylstra for Greased Lightning car in Grease
Elise Wilson and Joy Messer for Publicity & Marketing - Grease
Darwin Lourens, Deb Linn, and Amanda Schwerdtfeger for Pumpkin Carriage and Horse Masks in Cinderella
Outstanding Ensemble
Addie Bierma and Gracie Rozenboom as Raccoon/Footman and Fox/Coachman in Cinderella
Anna Luttenegger and Sarah Purdy as The Stepsisters in Cinderella
Dance Ensemble in Grease
Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role
Mae Hoard as Caroline Cushing in Frost/Nixon
Sami Clark as Frenchy in Grease
Joeley Helle as Marty in Grease
Lucille Hopkins as Betty Rizzo in Grease
Bethany Schreur as Jan in Grease
Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role
Greg May as The King in Cinderella
Lonnie Appleby as Jack Brennan in Frost/Nixon
Nicholas Root as Jim Reston in Frost/Nixon
Kolton Messer as Kenickie in Grease
Evan Tschetter as Teen Angel in Grease
Leo VerMeer as Doody in Grease
Outstanding Direction
Deb Linn for Cinderella
Lisa Gould for Frost/Nixon
Spencer Vermeer for Grease
Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role
Beth Kuttler as Cinderella in Cinderella
Monica Newendorp as Lady Tremaine in Cinderella
Bridget Vande Zande as Sandy Dumbrowski in Grease
Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role
Jon Golliet as Prince in Cinderella
Chris Brown as President Richard Nixon in Frost/Nixon
Troy Gould as David Frost in Frost/Nixon
John Guzman as Danny Zuko in Grease
Outstanding Production
Cinderella
Frost/Nixon
Grease
Winners will be announced at the 35 Anniversary Celebration on November 9th at The Graham Annex at Central College.
6 - 10pm on November 9, 2024 @ 812 University St Pella, IA