Eve Quillin has lived under the neon lights of Las Vegas, Nevada for over 35 years. She's witnessed the changes, from main streets still unpaved to every bit of land within the city either paved or built on. She's watched the hotel showrooms change from featuring a big name star and an opening act, to giant productions that completely fill the stage. In these 35 plus years she has seen the local population go from 350,000 to nearly 2 million and still growing by thousands every month. Eve Quillin's first book titled "My Life In Shorts, In Las Vegas With Other Celebrities," was published in 2003 when Eve was 75. In the book Quillin shares her adventures with pal B.B. King and Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy. Her book speaks of many meetings with stars like Frank Sinatra, of visiting Elvis Presley's Graceland with her husband who was Elvis' guest at Graceland, many years ago. Stories of parties where Roy Horn helped her on stage, to have a picture made with him, just months before his tiger Montecore tried to carry him off stage, out of what he thought was danger, but instead gave him life threatening injuries from which he is still recovering. From being raised in a small town of 700 people, Eads, Colorado, to a move to the big city, Denver, Colorado and then on to Las Vegas via Hollywood, California, Eve Quillin shares her life's adventures, through her columns and her book. Now at 80, Eve is still telling of her experiences and encourages every one who lives to a "ripe old age," if you haven't attained your dream, continue your quest. It's really NOT too late.
TERI HARPSTER- Teri's Hot Flashes
Born and raised in Connecticut, Teri came to Las Vegas in 1982, after spending 9 years in New York City, Boston, Massachusetts, and New Brunswick, Canada. Teri actually started her theatrical career after graduating from Lelan Powers School for Radio, Television and Theatre, after being told Teri's true forte was really in writing, and not acting on stage. Teri's first job was a copywriter for WOWW Radio in Naugatuck, Connecticut. A year later, Teri got her first acting job with The Orleans Arena Theatre, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and continued her Summer Stock gigs throughout the Northeast for the several years. Her longest job was with The Chocolate Cove Players, in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea in New Brunswick Canada. She remained with the company for 5 years, before she and her husband came to Las Vegas. After a short hiatus from theatre to raise a family, Teri resumed her theatre career as Stage Manager with CCSN in 2000, also free-lancing for Jade Production, Insurgo Theatre Movement, and Rantone Productions. In 2008, Teri's musical 'FORLORN HOPE: "THE DONNER PARTY MUSICAL" will premiere in Elko, Nevada with the Silver Stage Players. Teri's first love is Live Theatre, she still loves to write plays, and short stories. And has finally found her niche as staff writer with CallBack.
HAL DE BECKER- To The Pointe
With a family heritage in live theater and film that goes back nearly two hundred years in both England and America, Hal de Becker draws on his own vast experience on Broadway, in film and in ballet to write on dance for publications in the U.S. and England. He teaches ballet at Backstage Dance Studios in Las Vegas and was the winner of Nevada Ballet Theater's "Above & Beyond 2000" award in appreciation for his generous support of that company and the local dance community.
STEVE ZALL- Scene In L.A.
Steve Zall was California correspondent for Star International Magazine and Assistant Publisher of Talent Spotlight. Steve was also the first performer to provide children's shows at Circus Circus in Las Vegas and currently entertains and produces children's shows.
JACQUELINE PARADE- La Plume de Parade
After gracing international stages as a dancer and singer, and stylishly strutting Parisian haute-couture catwalks as a model, Jacqueline Parade bowed out of the spotlight following a ten-year career as lead girl in the famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. She now fulfills her second passion, via the choreography of words and phrases; writing. Specializing in spotting talented artistes on her world-wide travels and encouraging others in going for their dreams, she retains a continued interest for the magical world of theater, and is undoubtedly "La Plume des Plumes."
BRECK WALL- Breck-A-Brac
Breck Wall keeps his pen on the pulse of the Nevada entertainment scene and with his production partner Patrick Maes, has been the producer of the legendary "Bottoms Up," now celebrating its 40th year of laughter, and a host of other production shows and revues in Las Vegas, Reno, Tahoe and Atlantic City. Breck and Patrick's Millenium 2000, Inc. is also responsible for the recent hits, "Night Beat," "Passion 2000," "Aerius" and "Jubilation."
PHIL VALENTINE
After 15 years as an actor, Phil wrote, produced and directed off-Broadway plays. His first attempt at screen writing, "Ice Angel," went on to become one of FOX Family Channel's most popular movies. Phil's latest endeavor, "The Actor's Gym," at www.theactorsgym.com is fast becoming Las Vegas' first actors' network, linking Las Vegas actors with local producers, directors, and writers.
ROSE HEETER
Rose Heeter, actress (Sharon Stone double), is a motivational speaker for children in film. She also teaches a seminar entitled "Get Cast" for ages seven to heaven, and is known as the "Top Gun" of Lear Enterprises, where she presently works.
BRAM CHARLES- It's Magic Bram Charles is a professional magician, actor, and magic consultant for television, film and theatrical productions. Will Roya - Business of Show Biz If you have a good show and are not making 6 figures a year, you have no excuse not to read this column. You will learn how to increase the quantity and quality of your bookings. From the lucrative corporate market to headlining cruise ships or even getting your show on the Las Vegas strip, Will Roya will reveal it all in his column. Some of the past articles covered include your business card, promo kit, video, website, up-selling and product sales. Will Roya has entertained thousands of audiences around the world over the last decade. He has produced and starred in shows on the Vegas strip, headlined on multiple cruise lines, performed in over half the states in the U.S., appeared in over a dozen countries, grossed over a million dollars, and has his own line of instructional DVDs. Will lives with his wife, daughter and dog in Las Vegas. For more information please visit www.WillRoya.com.
