The cast and the crew of the 2017 NWA Gridiron are journalists who work at regional publications, broadcast outlets and public relations agencies as well as faculty and students from the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas. Go here for a full list of cast, crew and volunteers.
Emcee – Steve Clark, president, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Writers – Charlie Alison, Brenda Blagg, David Conrads, Vivian Cummings, Dave Edmark, Britt Graves, Debbie Miller, Fred Miller, Ray Minor, Flip Putthoff, Katherine Shurlds, Rusty Turner, Steve Voorhies, Sarah Warnock and Patsy Watkins Production Directors – David Conrads, Britt Graves and Sarah Warnock Musical Director – … More 2018 Cast and Crew
The year of #MeToo brought women to the fore, naming names, setting agendas and running for office. Act 1 “It’s a Beautiful Job” ♫ Won’t you be my reporter Journalists in the White House briefing room learn that the replacement for Sarah Huckabee Sanders is none other than Mr. Rogers. Reporters — Brenda Blagg, Alex … More 2018 Program
Emcee – Dick Trammel Writers – Charlie Alison, Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Kyle Kellams, Laura Kellams, Kevin Kinder, Debbie Miller, Flip Putthoff, Katherine Shurlds, Rusty Turner, Steve Voohies Production Director – Katherine Shurlds Musical Director – Emily Kaitz Stage Directors – Brenda Blagg, Rusty Turner Scripts Supervisor – Debbie Miller Set Designers – Charlie Alison, … More 2007 Cast and Crew
With a national election only a year off, the presidential contenders are lining up. But there’s plenty of shenanigans happening outside the lines. Act 1 “The Blog Must Go On” Too bad your Blackberry’s don’t work in here! Blogger – Debbie Miller (voice: Laurie Whalen) Singer – Hillary Alley Elmer – Rusty Garrett “Oops, You … More 2007 Program
With White House mini-scandals arriving on a daily basis, Gridiron writers often had to look away from the national dumpster fire to find funny ideas from what seem relatively sane politics and cultural shifts of the state and regional level. Act 1 “Translating Trump’s Tweets” ♫ It takes a village of reporters Journalists at the … More 2017 Program
Emcee – Rogers Mayor Greg Hines Writers – Charlie Alison, Brenda Blagg, David Conrads, Vivian Cummings, Dave Edmark, Debbie Miller, Ray Minor, Flip Putthoff, Katherine Shurlds, Erin Spandorf, Rusty Turner, Steve Voorhies and Sarah Warnock Production Directors – Sarah Warnock, Erin Spandorf and Britt Graves Musical Director – Emily Kaitz Stage Director – Rusty Turner Scripts … More 2017 Cast and Crew
The cast and the crew of the 2017 NWA Gridiron are journalists who work at regional publications, broadcast outlets and public relations agencies as well as faculty and students from the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas. Go here for a full list of cast, crew and volunteers.
Steve Voorhies has appeared in Northwest Arkansas Gridirons since the show was created in 1978. He reprises the role of Dr. Red Neck each year to provide timely medical observations, advice and dissent. More recently, he also has taken on the recurring role of the loquacious Elmer Stufflebeam. He doesn’t miss a chance to sing … More Steve Voorhies
The Northwest Arkansas Gridiron Show will hold casting calls for professional journalists, journalism students, communication professionals, and teachers and professors of journalism who are interested in helping raise money used for scholarships and defending the Freedom of Information Act. The casting calls will be at: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Arkansas Union Theatre … More Casting Call
