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P.O. Box 691 Sebring Florida USA 33871 Tel: 863-382-2525 |
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Rush Loughry - A Natural By: Roy Riedy |
Rush Loughry first appeared on the HLT stage in Tammie Pollard's June, 1996, production of Woody Allen's comedy, Play it again, Sam. It was a bit more than a walk-on part, "ride-on" would be more accurate, for he was cast as Biker #1. His second appearance was in the duel roles of Mr. Gilmer and Boo Radley in Melanie Boulay's directorial debut in January, 1997, To Kill a Mockingbird . Frank Oberhausen presented the dressy La Cage aux folles as the next play and Mr. Loughry played the "maid" Jacob in this Tony winning musical interpretation of the funny French movie. The tireless Mr. Loughry also appeared in the following play of the season, Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's well known comedy, George Washington Slept Here, directed by Mac Byron. Rush played the naive and likable Newton Fuller who discovers the value of a guaranteed title. Rush ended his busy season by being one of the Proteans in Tammie Pollard's Zenon winning production of Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Rush Loughry and Tammie Pollard were the Masters of Ceremonies for the Twelfth Annual Zenon Awards Ceremonies. Rush was nominated for three Zenons at that Ceremony: Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his part as the Prosecutor in To Kill a Mockingbird and also as Jacob in La Cage aux folles; and Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Newton in George Washington Slept Here.
Mr. Loughry was in only one play during the Twenty-fourth Season, Peter Pollard's production of My Favorite Year, in which he played King Kaiser, a Sid Caesar type of comedian. The role won him another nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Zenon Ceremonies that ended the season at which he and Tammie once again officiated as Masters of Ceremonies.
Rush reappeared on the Little Theater stage in June, 2000, in Mike Logsdon's Zenon winning comedy, Run For Your Wife, as the idle and serpentine Stanley Gardner, confidant of the two timing cabby John Smith, also flawlessly played by Jerry Pollard. The two actors were born for their parts and this was confirmed when they both won Zenons for their work, Best Supporting Actor for Rush, and Best Actor in a Leading role for Jerry. Their scenes together have already become "Great moments at HLT."
The last show in which Mr. Loughry performed before he was accepted at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC was Jet Hansen's revival of On Golden Pond in November, 2000. Rush played the role of Charlie and turned the bit part into a aria. Just another indication of the even greater things that can be expected from Mr. Loughry when he finishes his training in NYC.
Rush acted in 8 plays while he was with HLT, was associated with 3 Zenon Ceremonies, won a Zenon for Best Supporting Actor as Stanley Gardner in Mike Logsdon's Zenon winning comedy Run For Your Wife, was mentioned in 33 news articles in local papers, and 25 HLT Newsletters for a total of 69 citations. Your work at HLT will long be remembered Rush, and your return is anxiously awaited.
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