We, the present cast and crew of the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron, recall with fond hearts the people who shared the Gridiron stage and are no longer with us: Guy Barnes — 1978–1989 shows Brenda Blagg — 1978-2021 shows Hailey Bonnell — 2004–2005 shows Mike Brown — 1979–1981 shows Dick Clohecy — 1978–1979 shows Norma Conner … More In Memoriam
Nova Backus Teeter, pianist for the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron from its first performance in 1978 to 1983, died July 6, 1998. She was 84. Nova was born Jan. 13, 1914, and married Clarence Teeter in 1934 in Madison County. She wrote for newspapers in the region, providing news specials from the Gravette area to the … More Obituary for Nova Teeter
Steering Committee — Kay Albright, Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Rusty Garrett, Gaylene Morton, Katherine Shurlds and Peter Tooker Emcee — Steve Smith Accompanist — Nova Teeter Cast and Crew Springdale News — Brenda Blagg, Guy Barnes, Michael Gauldin, David Lanier and Cindy Morrow Northwest Arkansas Times — Kay Albright, Pat Donat, Rusty Garrett and David … More 1983 Cast and Crew
Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, Margaret Dickerson, Rusty Garrett, Carl Hitt, Ray Kanter, Gaylene Morton, Dan Mouritsen, Jo Ann Todd, Peter Tooker, Peggy Treiber, Scott VanLaningham, Sally Wampler Emcee — Dave Edmark Accompanist — Nova Teeter Cast and Crew Arkansas Gazette — Dave Edmark Arkansas Traveler — Mike Gauldin Freelance — Peggy Treiber Friends of … More 1981 Cast and Crew
Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, Peggy Frizzell, Rusty Garrett, Ray Kanter, Varnell Lee, Donna Lonchar, Cindy Morrow, Dennis Oneal, Katherine Shurlds, David Speer, Peter Tooker, Kathy VanLaningham and Donna Whitaker Emcee — Ernie Deane Accompanist — Nova Teeter Cast and Crew Springdale News — Guy Barnes, Brenda Blagg, Mike Brown, David Lanier, Bill Rogers, Scott … More 1980 Cast and Crew
Planning Committee — Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Peggy Frizzell, Kathy Hurt, Ron Hurt, Kathy Mandrell, Elena Odio, Suzy Perkins, Scott VanLaningham Emcee — Harry Marsh Piano — Nova Teeter Technical Director — Libby Rhodes Cast and Crew — Charlie Alison, Guy Barnes, Brenda Blagg, Philip Bruce, Clay Carithers, Dick Clohecy, Don Cowan, Glynda Duncan, Dave … More 1978 Cast and Crew
The Northwest Arkansas Gridiron first hit the stage — well, “stage” might be too grand a term; how about raised “sheep-auction platform” — of the Rodeo Community Center Building in Springdale on March 24, 1978. The theme was “Close Encounters of the Fourth Estate.” Here’s the lineup. Act 1 “We’re On Our Way” ♫ Cast … More 1978 Program