Scott Russell
T
he Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presented their 2nd
Annual Lip Sync Battle, a competition that invites everyone to be a star.
The highly anticipated fund raising event was held at the new ECTC
theater space in Grand Boulevard, along with a brand-new line-up
of performers and a panel of community celebrity judges to round out the show.
Celebrity judges were Steve Barber, Zandra Wolfgram, Chelsea Alayne and Cory
Davis. The event was emceed by talented Laura Holloway, who serves on the ECTC
board and is the Family Comedy Improv Director.
Emerald Coasters came out to wow the guests with their live performances, lip
syncing to dynamic songs and vying to win the top coveted title of Overall Lip Sync
Battle Winner. Guests and judges cast their votes to select the best of the best.
It was a spirited night to remember, with judging based on originality and
creativity, audience interaction and support, costume choice and appearance as well
as full-out dedication to performance. Drum roll please…the winners were:
Overall Lip Sync Battle Winner and Best Moves Winner
Songs: ‘Blurred Lines’ by Robin Thicke and ‘Sugar’ by Maroon 5
Group members: Sean Newberry, Nicole Agner, Ryan Magee & Marissa Marinan
People’s Choice Winner
Songs: ‘Valerie’ and ‘Rehab’ by Amy Winehouse
Group members: Sherry Londe, Todd Reeves, Stephen LaDow & Jorge Saiz
Best Costume
Scott Russell performing Sweet Transvestite from Rocky Horror Picture Show
Nathanael Fisher, the Producing Artistic Director of ECTC, commented, “All
in all, this year’s Lip Sync Battle to benefit the ECTC was a tremendous success.
We are so looking forward to year three of the event. So, Emerald Coasters start
practicing now!”
For further information, visit
www.EmeraldCoastTheatre.org
.
photos & story by
Kay Phelan
VIP Destin at Emerald Coast Theater Company
Madison Smith & Josh Birdsong
Rachel Eiland Hall
Sean Newberry, Ryan Magee, Marissa Marinan & Nicole Agner
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