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Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce (left) and Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp (right) are no strangers to the microphone, lip-syncing at the Parkersburg Actors Guild on Saturday to raise money for local nonprofits.・We are planning to perform together at Battle 2024. About 30 community leaders are scheduled to perform on Saturday. (File photo)
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The Actors Guild of Parkersburg Lip Sync Battle 2024 will be held on Saturday. Tickets are $20 and available on his Actors Guild website (www.actors-guild.com) until sold out. (Logo provided)
Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce (left) and Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp (right) are no strangers to the microphone, lip-syncing at the Parkersburg Actors Guild on Saturday to raise money for local nonprofits.・We are planning to perform together at Battle 2024. About 30 community leaders are scheduled to perform on Saturday. (File photo)
PARKERSBURG — The mayors of Parkersburg and Vienna will step away from the political stage and take to the theatrical stage with other area leaders for Lip Sync Battle 2024 at the Parkersburg Actors Guild on Saturday.
Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce and Vienna Mayor Randy Rapp are among local celebrities of all sizes participating in fundraisers for local nonprofits and the Actors Guild.
Joyce and Rapp are raising money for the North Star Child Advocacy Center.
Mayors of cities, wards, towns and villages will appear. “I am a person who is constantly grieving.” Song written in 1928 and used in the 2000 film “Oh, brother, where are you?” Starring George Clooney, Tim Nelson, John Turturro, and John Goodman.
“It's going to be a good show.” Mr. Rupp said.
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg Lip Sync Battle 2024 will be held on Saturday. Tickets are $20 and available on his Actors Guild website (www.actors-guild.com) until sold out. (Logo provided)
“I am a person who is constantly grieving.” Rupp said it's fitting for two mayors.
“I think we can do that pretty well.” said Rupp, who appeared on the local Dancing with the Stars in 2016.
The Blues Brothers were number two on the list.
“I don't know if Randy can do a cartwheel like John Belushi.” Joyce said.
Both mayors said the North Star Child Advocacy Center is a valuable organization to the community. “I believe 100%.” Mr. Rupp said.
Joyce said Barbara Full asked her to appear on the show. Full was an elementary school teacher in Wood County.
“It's hard to say 'no' to someone you loved and was inspired by your past in elementary school.” He said.
Other performers and their nonprofit organizations include:
* Lisa Collins, Macy Collins, Liam Kocher.Mid-Ohio Valley Human Habitat
* Court Judge Margaret Hochar has been appointed as special counsel.Voices for Children Foundation
* Lisa McCray and Jeremy Roberts of NOE Office Supply.Ohio Valley Humane Society
* Pam Creel, Kelly Coon, Toni Holbrook, Jennifer Morrison, Sandy Hintz.wood county association
* Liz Zimmerman, Tara Hack, Nevaeh Hutson, Leslie Craft, Heather Wilson, Alyssa Farnsworth, Stormy Wigal, Jaylin Florence.Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
* Senta Gordy and members of the Parkersburg West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg
*Sarah Hess, Jariya Townsend, Stacey DeCicco, Morgan DeCicco, Jenna Emerick, Delaney Eddy.united way
*Phyllis Smith. SW Resources and Glenn Wilson Scholarship
* Emily Derenberger, Shelby Hesson, Carly Eakle, Alicia Bell, Crystal Schultz, Isabella Stevens.Donald McDonald House
“They're not musicians or actors, so it's a completely different perspective to get on stage and perform artistically.” said Sherry Wilson-Blade, event spokeswoman. “It warms my heart to know that they are working solely to raise money for their chosen nonprofit and the Parkersburg Actors Guild.”
Creel and her group perform Go-Go's songs.
“I recently attended the 'Hee Haw' show and had a lot of fun.” Creel said. “As the owner of several small businesses in downtown Parkersburg, it is very important to me to support the community in any way I can.”
Local band Truck 9 will open the show at 5 p.m., and the Lip Sync Battle will begin at 6 p.m. There will be a concession stand with charcuterie plates, cookies, water, beer, wine and more.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Actors Guild website, www.actors-guild.com. Last year's show sold out days before the event.
Pre-show voting ends Saturday at 3pm at https://www.actors-guild.com/lip-sync-battle.html.
Votes cost $1.00 each, can be paid by debit or credit card, and there is no limit to the number of votes cast. Live voting with cash donations will be held in the Actors Guild lobby during the event.
Donations will make up half of the judging, with the other half decided by judges Kiki Angelos, Joe Oliverio and last year's lip sync winner Anna Hughes.
For nonprofit organizations, first, second, and third place will receive prizes of $500, $300, and $200, respectively. Donations for the People's Choice Award will also be accepted at the show, and the winner will receive her $100 gift card to a Blennerhassett hotel or restaurant.
Jess Mancini can be reached at jmancini@newsandsentinel.com.
