2007-2008 Legacy Award Winner
Andrea Kosciusko
Andrea Kosciusko received her BA in theatre from Ohio Northern University in 1971 and her Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University in 1974. Following a lengthy career in professional theatre in New York City and Boston, and as an equity actress and vocalist in many Broadway productions, Andrea toured with the New York City Light Opera Guild, professional children's theatre companies, Paper Bag Players and Boston Cape Summer Stock Company.
Andrea’s first appearance with what is now Central Community Theatre was as Golde in their 1982 production of Fiddler on the Roof. Andreas’s other theatre credits include Death Takes a Holiday, Hansel and Gretel, See How They Run, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, Ghost's, The Cherry Orchard, Our Town, Spoon River Anthology, No Exit, Camelot, How to Succeed in Business and Abby in Arsenic and Old Lace.
Andrea has proved herself to be an instrumental force through her service as Chairman of the Central United Methodist Church Theatre Task Force and is loved for her portrayals of the Judas’s mother in the chancel drama, No Name in the Street, and Mama Wallace in Wisteria Bush. Andrea would like to thank Mary for being an ongoing inspiration and support for all that she does.
2006-2007 Legacy Award Winner
Norma Heubach
We are honored to recognize Norma Heubach as the first recipient of CCT’s LEGACY AWARD. Her contribution to theatre began in Warren Pennsylvania where her talents of a superb contralto voice and mesmerizing acting style were featured on radio, summer stock and local stages.
She and her husband Herman moved to Phoenix in 1956 where upon their arrival they joined Central United Methodist Church where Norma became a soloist and choir member.
Her love for theatre led her to performance art throughout the Valley until 1964 when CUMC introduced their own community theatre with Brigadoon. Since that time Norma has had starring and featured roles in 39 productions including Sound of Music, King and I, Once Upon a Mattress, The Music Man, Oklahoma, Hello Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Cinderella, ’S Wonderful, As Thousands Cheer, Cole, Wisteria Bush, Harvey, And Then There Were None and many more.
Her portrayals of Vera Charles in Mame and Clairee in Steel Magnolias are among her audience (and personal) favorites. She has also extended her performances to meaningful Chancel Dramas demonstrating her deep devotion to her faith.
Norma is currently retired from US West, acts as CUMC’s Wedding/Funeral Coordinator and is an active participant of the Sanctuary Choir. She plays an active and loving role in her daughter Chryl and son-in-law’s Alan, and son Scott’s life and the self professed light of her life, her grand-daughter Rachael.
Norma’s commitment to CCT is fueled through her passion to breath life to a story and sharing her love of performance art with cast, crew and audience alike. Her work as mentor, Charter Board Member, volunteer and contributor are met with a ceaseless energy that inspires all who meet her to reach for the stars. Norma often reminds us that “It is ALL Good” and that living in the moment is the greatest gift of all.
Her performances and more importantly her commitment to deepen the community participation experience through our mission has defined the standard of excellence which is the brilliant heritage of CCT.