In Memoriam

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

Obituary for Sally Wampler

Sally Woodhouse Wampler, who performed in the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron Show from 1985 to 1989, died August 1, 2018, at Willard Walker Hospice House. She was 84. Sally was born October 18, 1933, the daughter of Carl and Yolande Woodhouse in Long Beach, California. One of her best sketches in the Gridiron Show involved an … More Obituary for Sally Wampler

1990 Cast

Steering Committee Helen Beyenka, Brenda Blagg, Rusty Garrett, Melanie Hudson, Katherine Shurlds, Melanie Stockdell, Peter Tooker, Steve Voorhies and Sally Wampler. Cast Pianist — Chris Krueger Band — Spencer Brandkamp, Carter Freeman, Bill Lonon, Mike Matthews and Matt Stewman Fayetteville Open Channel — Katherine Shurlds KFSM-TV — Brian Shipman and Steve Voorhies KIX-104 — Darren … More 1990 Cast

1989 Cast

Steering Committee Charlie Alison, Helen Beyenka, Brenda Blagg, Rusty Garrett, Becca Bacon Martin, Terri Phelan, Katherine Shurlds, Melanie Stockdell, Paula Thompson, Peter Tooker, Steve Voorhies and Sally Wampler Cast Emcee — Rick Stockdell, KUAF Radio Pianist — Chris Krueger, Washington Regional Medical Center Band — Sean Harrison and Bill Lonon Fayetteville Open Channel — Katherine … More 1989 Cast

Down on Dickson – 1989

The Walton Arts Center had been a passion of Gridiron Actors Guild for nearly a decade. The thought of it seemed like an opportunity to finally perform the show in a real theater in Fayetteville. The Northwest Arkansas Gridiron had been performed in Springdale’s Rodeo Community Center and Springdale’s Arts Center of the Ozarks and … More Down on Dickson – 1989

1988 Cast and Crew

Emcee — Michael Gauldin Piano — Chris Krueger The Band — Mike Matthews and Bill Lonon Cast Benton County Daily Record — Ron Wood Fayetteville Open Channel — Katherine Shurlds KFSM-TV — Brian Shipman and Steve Voorhies KURM-AM — Michell Key Madison County Record — Sally Wampler Northwest Arkansas Times — Rusty Garrett Springdale News … More 1988 Cast and Crew

1987 Cast and Crew

Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Rusty Garrett, Dan Mouritsen, Lisa Neal, Dan O’Mara, Katherine Shurlds, Peter Tooker and Steve Voorhies Cast by Calendar 10 Years — Guy Barnes, Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, all of The Springdale News, and Peggy Treiber of the Arkansas Gazette 9 Years — Rusty Garrett of the Northwest Arkansas … More 1987 Cast and Crew

1986 Cast and Crew

Steering Committee — Charlie Alison, Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Rusty Garrett, Michael Gauldin, Larry Miller, Dan Mouritsen, Katherine Shurlds, Steve Voorhies and Gary Weidner Emcee — David McWethy Piano — Chris Krueger Drums — Bruce Cook, Northwest Arkansas Times Bass — Mike Matthews, Northwest Arkansas Times Cast Springdale News — Guy Barnes, Brenda Blagg, Kristen … More 1986 Cast and Crew

1985 Cast and Crew

Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Mike Gauldin, Patricia May, Dan Mouritsen, Beth Rhodes and Katherine Shurlds Emcee — Peggy Treiber, Arkansas Gazette Piano — Chris Krueger, Washington Regional Medical Center Cast Springdale News — Guy Barnes, Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Patricia May, Lisa Neal and Julie Rogers UA News Bureau — Bill Bowden, … More 1985 Cast and Crew