SBVC's production of Little Shop of Horrors was scouted to attend the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Las Vegas from February 13-17. "KCACTF provides students the opportunity to see the work of their peers, connect with peers and industry professionals, take workshops, and through auditions and interviews, be considered for professional training and employment opportunities," Fogle said. "KCACTF is highly regarded in the theater industry, and this is an honor and an opportunity for the students, the college, and the community."

 

Little Shop of Horrors was one of only seven productions in our region selected to perform at the festival. Along with this honor, students Ashley Eddy, Raymond Henley, Samuel Rodriguez, and Camryn Stevens have also been nominated for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions; stage manager Angel Del Rio received a nomination for stage management and invited to deliver a presentation in the Design, Technology, and Management Competition. SBVC Film, Television & Media students Marlene Clara, Samantha Morales, and Daniel Rodriguez joined the theater arts team to film a documentary on the experience.

 

"I am so incredibly proud of our students," Fogle said. "We had to reconfigure and rebuild our set to fit in a truck and onto the stage at our new venue in Vegas. They dedicated their time and energy to rebuild, rehearse, and prepare for the Festival. We are all so incredibly thankful to our Dean Leticia Hector, who has helped us make this dream opportunity a reality. We are also thankful to everyone from the community and college for all their support and generosity."


Group photo of the cast of Little Shop of Horrors on the bus to Las Vegas
Still of the performance of Little Shop of Horrors