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Doors Open at 2:00 pm
Show starts at 3:00 pm
$10 Admission
APEX
For the complete 2007-2008 season calendar,
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It is with a heavy heart that I
must let you know that earlier today, Monday May
5 2008, David Geddings aka Tara O'Hara, has
passed away. As more information becomes
available it will be forwarded to you.
Love, Love, Love,
Mame Dennis
There
funeral will be on Saturday, May 10th, at 2pm,
in the Chapel. The family is expected to arrive
around 12noon that day. It will be held at the
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home,
221 Broad Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150
(803-775-9386).
The Funeral Home recommends flowers arrive by
Friday, to ensure they will be there in time for
the services on Saturday. A floral arrangement
has been sent on behalf of The Academy as a
group. The Best Actor and Best Actress have sent
an arrangement as well.
If you wish to send cards or notes, please send
them to Tara's (David's) lover at the following
address:
Ray Pearson
13113
Canteberry Road
Savannah, Georgia 31419
If you
click
here, it
will take you to an online obituary where you
can also leave a note for David Geddings '(Tara
O'Hara) family.
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On Sunday, May 4th
2008, our 46th Best Actor Jack Kazan and Best
Actress, Blair Michaels "did it their way" and
gave up their titles in a wonderful evening of
style and tradition. Golden Boys in a variety of
categories were given to talented members and a
new group of protocol title holders were
awarded.
Taking the Academy's
highest titles were our new Best Actor and Best
Actress. Our 47th Best Actor is Ricky Van
Shelton and our 47th Best Actress is Regina
Jozet Adams. In addition
to our new Best Actor and Best Actress, the
Protocol Holders for our 47th Year are:
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Mr. and Miss Gaye Golden
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Big Daddy and JezzieBell
Bottoms |
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Mr. and Miss Gaye
Academy: |
Chip Dennis and Sarah Lee
Garrett |
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Best Drag In A Series: |
Dixie Carter |
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Most Promising Actor and
Actress: |
Steffan Garrett and
Grayce Lande Garrett |
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Mr. and Miss Showbusiness: |
Xavier Bottoms Destiny B.
Childs |
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Emperor and Empress of
the Silver Screen: |
Barry White and Gucci
Renee Blackwell |
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Supporting Actor and
Actress: |
Sting and Kelly Garrett |
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NY Drama Critic's Best
Actor and Actress: |
AJ Turner and Tula |
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Vice-President and
Vice-Lady: |
Patrick Turner Lee and
CeeCee Leone |
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President and First
Gentleman: |
Anthony Dennis and
Stetson Black |
Congratulations to all of our Golden Boy
recipients and to our new Best Actor and
Actress. And knowing Ricky and Regina, we are
definitely in for a most enjoyable and
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After a wonderful year wearing
the "Crown of Stars", Miss Gaye Universe DC, Dixie
Carter, gave up her title on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at
the Almas Temple. Contestant after contestant walked in
three categories this year, country costume, swimwear,
and evening gown and at the end of the evening, a new
Miss Gaye Universe DC was selected. The "Crown of Stars"
was placed on the head of Miss South Africa, Tammy Faye
Taylor. Congratulations to Tammy Faye on what will be an
adventuresome year and to Dixie Carter as she begins her
new life as a "Child of The Universe".
Metro Weekly has published images from our Miss Gaye
Universe DC Ball in their magazine. Click
here to go to the Metro
Weekly site to see the highlights from the event. |
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The Miss Gaye Dreamgirl Contest
has been moved to the Fall and a new date will be
announced with the Fall Academy schedule. Application
packages will be available this summer - so watch for
updates on this website. |
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Can't remember what event
you're schedule to work? Need a quick reminder of the
schedule? Want to schedule a rehearsal? The Tech Crew
schedule for the rest of the season is now available
online. Click
here to see when you're working or what slots are
free for scheduling a rehearsal. |
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Congratulations to
Anthony Perkins for winning the Gemini slot on
the Zodiac Wheel. After this past Sunday's
contest, we now have 6 signs accounted for and
two more sign up for grabs on Sunday, May 11,
2008.
The Zodiac Signs won so
far are:
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Capricorn |
Shelby Stephens |
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Aquarius |
CoCo Leone |
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Pisces |
JezzieBell Bottoms |
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Aries |
Xavier Bottoms |
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Taurus |
Veronica Blake |
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Gemini |
Anthony Perkins |
Interested in getting
on the Zodiac Wheel?
You can contact
Kelly Garrett and she will be happy to
enter you in the next contest. Remember -- you
must sign up a week prior to the contest.
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Sunday's Glitter Gala
Benefit show raised approximately $3000 for Food &
Friends. It was a spectacular show with a lot of great
entertainment, silent auction items, yummy bake sale
items, and don't forget the "eventful" underwear
auction. Hats off to Addison Road for producing such a
successful show. |
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A new Royal Family was crowned
on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at APEX. After the current
Royal Family (King of Hearts Carlton Stephens, Queen of
Hearts Veronica Blake, Prince Charming Anthony Perkins,
and Cinderella Ambrosya Bottoms) said their farewells, a
new group of Royalty stepped into place.
The Gaye Prince Charming for
2008 is Kanili Diamond and Gaye Cinderella for
2008 is Ashley Jozet Adams. Frank Sinatra was crowned
the King of Hearts for 2008 and Tula is our new Queen of
Hearts for 2008.
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The newly crowned King of
Hearts, Frank Sinatra and Queen of Hearts,
Tula take their first walk together on
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the 2008 Royal
Ball, (Photos courtesy of Blair Michaels.) |
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On Sunday
February 3, 2008, we will resume our 2007-2008 season at
APEX located at APEX is located at 1415 22nd Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20037. As we begin using our new home,
there are some "rules and regulations" that we will need
to abide by.
These items are:
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There is no smoking inside
APEX; all smoking must take place outside of the
Club.
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Use of illegal substances
of any type will not be tolerated.
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The bar at APEX will not
open until 1:00 pm. Until that time, coffee and
bottled water will be available at no charge.
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You cannot
bring any beverages of any type (coffee, water, soft
drinks, liquor, etc.) into the Club. All beverages
must be purchased at APEX.
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Food
(breakfast and lunch items) will be available during
the day (for a fee).
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The doors
will not open for us until 11:00 am; there is no
need to arrive prior to that since no one will be
there.
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Those
using the dressing areas are responsible for
cleaning up after themselves; the dressing area must
be clean at the end of the evening.
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All music
must be turned in to the Tech Crew by 2:30 pm. This
is because of the location of the DJ booth at APEX.
Please contact either Jessyca or Tammy if you have
questions.
When you
arrive to prepare for a show, the front doors will be
locked and you will need to enter through the side
service door. As your facing the building, go down
the side alley to the left of the front door. You
will see a side door. Ring the buzzer on the
service entrance door, and someone will let you in.
The front doors to APEX will not be unlocked until 2:00
pm.
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On Sunday December 2, 2007,
Sylvia Stallone walked away from the Zodiac 2008 Finals
competition with the title of Miss Zodiac. First
Runner-up was CeeCee McCray and Second Runner-up was
Xavier B. Childs. The Donna Summer Talent non-finalist
was Grayce Lande Garrett and self-expression
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The 2008 Zodiac
Contestants were:
Capricorn - Xavier B.
Childs
Pisces - Patrick Turner Lee
Aries - Kanili Diamond
Taurus - Yahmon Adams
Gemini - CeeCee Leone
Cancer - Sylvia Stallone
Virgo - Grayce Lande Garrett
Libra - D Jozet Adams
Scorpio - Stefan Garrett
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First Runner-up, CeeCee Leone (left), and
the new Miss Zodiac for 2008, Sylvia Stallone, after
the competition on Sunday December 2, 2007.
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Stephens and Destiny B. Childs for winning the titles of
Mr. Gaye USA (DC) and Miss Gaye USA (DC) for 2007. First
runner-up for Mr. Gaye USA (DC) was Trace Couture and
first runner-up for Miss Gaye USA (DC) was Sylvia
Stallone. |
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Click
here to see what our old Club 55 site looks like
today and what's in the works for the site. |
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Congratulations to all
of the contestants in the Turnabout
contest held on Sunday, October 21, 2007. It was a great event and tickled many
of us to see the "guys" go through an evening in
drag.
First runner-up in the
Entertainer of Turnabout contest was Big Momma (Big Daddy) and Keena Marie Stephens (this year's
King of Hearts, Carlton Stephens) took the
title of Entertainer of Turnabout. Keena joins
the select group of individuals who have won
both the Miss Turnabout and Entertainer of
Turnabout titles.
Most Promising
Turnabout was Anastasia Bottoms (Cletus
Bottoms), first runner-up was Sierra Dawn (Xavier B. Childs), and the winner of the Miss
Turnabout crown for 2008 is Deanna Lexington (Steffan Garrett). |
Miss Turnabout 2008, Deanna Lexington (left),
and Entertainer of Turnabout, Keena Marie
Stephens (right) after winning their new titles
on October 21, 2007. |
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On
Saturday, October 6, 2007, The Academy of Washington,
Inc. "Heels For Healing" team completed the 2007 DC AIDS
Walk and has raised over $5,010 to date (and more
continues to come in). The Academy and community
appreciates all of the hard work of Dixie Carter, Miss Gaye Universe (DC) 2007 for organizing the "Heels For
Healing" team and efforts of the team for getting out,
gathering donations, and walking on an early Saturday
morning.
The members of the Academy who made up the "Heels For
Healing" team were: Dixie Carter, Blair Michaels, Brad
Michaels, Ricky Van Shelton, Jerry Vale, Momma Dora,
Jimmy Carter, and Shelby Stephyns. We also appreciate
the friends and family who accompanied the Academy team
during the walk. A few of the pink t-shirts are still
available; if you are interested in obtaining one,
please contact Dixie.
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