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Miracle Worker Opening Night Honors Judy Ginn

03.16.2009

The opening night performance of The Miracle Worker is dedicated to Judy Ginn, a long-time supporter of the Limelight Theatre who recently resigned from the Board of Directors after 14 years of service.

Born and raised in Palatka, Judy graduated from the University of Georgia and Stetson College of Law. She practiced law for many years in Orlando, specializing in criminal defense.

Judy joined the Limelight Board in 1995, becoming its third Board member, along with founders Anne Kraft and Jean Rahner. At that time the Theatre had no permanent home and venues for performances ranged from restaurants, churches, auditoriums and a rented property behind KK’s Tire Store. She served as President of the organization for two years and was President when the Theatre moved into its current location in 2001.

In addition to Board service, Judy has performed in several Limelight plays including Twain by the Tale, Talking With, A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talking and Sylvia.

Judy is married to Hunt Bowman and the two have four sons, Ron and Beau Ginn and Stewart and Trevor Bowman. The Bowmans have recently opened two new businesses: Southeast Sailing & Yachts, Inc. (a Hunter sailboat dealership whose territory stretches from Fort Pierce to Charleston)and The Canvas and Upholstery Center.

The Board of Directors, The Advisory Board, the staff, the Guild and all other members of the Limelight Family offer Judy a heartfelt “thank you” for her many years of dedicated service.

Hunt Bowman, honoree Judy Ginn, LLT Board president Scott Bartosch and Board member Julie McGuire pose on opening night.

Longtime Limelight friends Chip and Marilyn Levy. Chips has brought a whole new meaning to the phrase Limelight supporter now that he's a member of the LLT set construction crew.

Three roses and a thorn...Artistic Director Beth Lambert (left), Actress Meaghan Towne and General Manager Emma Lee Carpenter (right) congratulate Designer Scott Ashley on another wonderful set.

Compass reviewer Bob Feldheim and wife Ruth. Bob was kind enough to grace our stage and portrays the Doctor.

Look at that smile! Actress Tess Reiman with mother Brett after a wonderful opening night performance.

Bonnie Bartosch (left) and Props Mistress Georgie Altenbach (right). Next time we're removing the glasses girls. Right?

Former Board member and longtime supporter Stella Brown (left), Board member Paul McGuire (center) and LLT co-founder Anne Kraft (right).

Mary and Jim Sullivan are a Limelight Opening Night fixture. In addition to greeting patrons and pouring champagne, Mary organizes the opening night cast parties.