In the Limelight - Luke Granholm Mar 30Luke Granholm was in Limelight’s 2013 production of Aladdin Jr. Though his role of Iago was the only one that he played with the Limelight Theatre Company, it made a lasting impression on him. It helped him tap into an interest and passion that has influenced his life and choices since that show. Luke is …
In the Limelight - Marshall Noelken-Anderson Mar 23Marshall Noelken-Anderson is a tried and true member of the Limelight family. He first took the stage with us in 2014 with G36, G36: The Legend of Jack Gaines, and he’s been a dedicated Limelight participant ever since. With an extensive acting, writing and student directing resume, he’s made his mark on the Limelight community …
In the Limelight - Ilia Rivera Mar 05Ilia Rivera, fondly known as “The Costumes Lady”, spent a decade sharing her talents with Limelight. She came to us in 2008 as a parent volunteer willing to help with costumes to create a bond with her two daughters through their shared love for the theater. Over the years she grew to become a consistent …
In the Limelight - Allison Sass Feb 19Allison Sass began her Limelight career in 2008 with James and the Giant Peach. Since first taking the stage as a young actress, Allison has gone on to write original content for Limelight, notably summer 2019’s The Tumbleweed Trail. She has also lent her talents to many spring One Acts over the years, as well …
In the Limelight - Elizabeth Arney Feb 07Elizabeth Arney has been part of the Limelight Theatre Company since the year 2000. Her first part was playing the dog Ribsy in Henry and Ramona. Over the last 20 years, Elizabeth has shared her talents, on stage and off, in every capacity possible. She and her husband, Michael Arney, grew up side by side …
In the Limelight - Limelighter Features Jan 17To celebrate the Limelight Theatre Company’s 20th Anniversary, we would love to feature at least 20 different individuals who have been part of the group over the years. We are looking for participants of all ages, past and present, to fill out a short questionnaire about your experience with Limelight. We want to know your favorite …
What is a Radio Play? Dec 10This December, the Limelight Theatre Company is excited to continue one of our favorite traditions. We will be performing not one, but two holiday classics as live radio plays. We have been performing radio plays for over a decade and many people have questions about what type of performance to expect when they come to …
About There's Gold in These Hills Jul 02Our next show of the summer season is an original show by Ben Brawner and Ginger Simons. They have created a loose adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. They took the witty dialogue and farcical components of this late Victorian era classic comedy, and translated them to take place during the California …
Notes From the Writer/Director Jun 04Brian Brems shares thoughts on his Inspiration for Comancheria: This story is a Limelight premiere. It comes from an idea I had about a modern retelling of what’s referred to as a ‘captivity narrative.’ These stories (both fictional and non-fictional) date back to pioneer America, and dramatize settlers’ fears about the native people. Essentially, the …
Meet our Staff: Diana Nevills Apr 30Get to know Diana Nevills! Diana is one of the founding members of the Limelight Theatre Company. She started as an actress, writer, and assistant director on some of Limelight's earliest productions. We are always thrilled when she is able to share her skills as a musician and educator with us! We asked her a …