TLC History
The Theater Lovers Community was founded to support the Local arts in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
The club was formed in July of 2003.
The original founders of the organization were:
2003
| Richard S.Webster | President | 2003-2004 |
| Lisa Walkowitz | Vice President | 2003-2004 |
| Jose Alcaraz | Treasurer | 2003-2004 |
| Eddie de la Portilla | Secretary | 2003-2004 |
| Ed Rahn (deceased) | PR | 2003-2004 |
| Janay Harrison | Social | 2003-2004 |
There were just 33 founding members in our first year.
2004
Our board stayed the same the next year except for the loss of our dear friend Ed Rahn.
| Richard S.Webster | President | 2004-2005 |
| Lisa Walkowitz | Vice President | 2004-2005 |
| Jose Alcaraz | Treasurer | 2004-2005 |
| Eddie de la Portilla | Secretary | 2004-2005 |
| Andrea Floyd | PR | 2004-2005 |
| Janay Harrison | Social | 2004-2005 |
The club performed the original show “Who Killed the Director”
2005 season
2005 had our clubs first contested elections. Our membership had grown slowly to 53.
| Richard S.Webster | President | 2005-2006 |
| Lisa Walkowitz | Vice President | 2005-2006 |
| Jose Alcaraz | Treasurer | 2005-2006 |
| Eddie de la Portilla | Secretary | 2005-2006 |
| Andrea Floyd | PR | 2005-2006 |
| Nancy Kananaugh | Social | 2005-2006 |
The club performed “Dinner with Dustin”
2006 season
The leadership changes to our clubs 2nd President. Richard Webster becomes the clubs first Chairman of the Board.
| Lisa Walkowitz | President | 2006-2007 |
| Amy Traeger | Vice President | 2006-2007 |
| Jose Alcaraz | Treasurer | 2006-2007 |
| Eddie de la Portilla | Secretary | 2006-2007 |
| Ernesto Martinez | PR | 2006-2007 |
| Kevin Cerino | Social | 2006-2007 |
| Richard S.Webster | Chairman | 2006-2007 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st The American Vocal Quartet
2nd Sigma Alpha Tau UofM Music fraternity
3rd Mr. Shannon Simon Comic
2007 Season
| Lisa Walkowitz | President | 2007-2008 |
| Katie Scafetti | Vice President | 2007-2008 |
| Jose Alcaraz | Treasurer | 2007-2008 |
| Eddie de la Portilla | Secretary | 2007-2008 |
| Lucero Revilla | PR | 2007-2008 |
| Mathew Taggart (deceased) | Social | 2007-2008 |
| Richard S.Webster | Chairman | 2007-2008 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Dara and Danyelle Homer
2nd Diva Laurie
3rd Kevin Johnson
2008 Season
The 2008 season saw the club reach its highest membership with over 70 members and growing!
| Lisa Walkowitz | President | 2008-2009 |
| Eddie de La Portilla | Vice President | 2008-2009 |
| Jose Alcaraz | Treasurer | 2008-2009 |
| Fabian Cole | Secretary | 2008-2009 |
| Lucero Revilla | PR | 2008-2009 |
| Sean Beck | Social | 2008-2009 |
| Richard S.Webster | Chairman | 2008-2009 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Wendy Whitney
2nd (tie) Diva Laurie
2nd (tie) Ashley Abbott
2009 Season
| Lisa Walkowitz | President | 2009-2010 |
| Eddie de La Portilla | Vice President | 2009-2010 |
| Jose Alcaraz | Treasurer | 2009-2010 |
| Kevin Cerino | Secretary | 2009-2010 |
| Lucero Revilla | PR | 2009-2010 |
| Sean Beck | Social | 2009-2010 |
| Richard S.Webster | Chairman | 2009-2010 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st CJ Fam
2nd Alexis Lemme tied Clarissa Humm
3rd Diva Laurie
2010 Season
| Sean Beck | President | 2010-2011 |
| Kevin Cerino | Vice President | 2010-2011 |
| Jose Alcaraz | Treasurer | 2010-2011 |
| Lyssette Almansa | Secretary | 2010-2011 |
| Elvira Duenas | PR | 2010-2011 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2011 |
| Lisa Walkowitz | Chairwoman | 2010-2011 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Amy Alvarado
2nd PJ Richards
3rd Nia Devine
2011 Season
| Sean Beck | President | 2010-2012 |
| Kevin Cerino | Vice President | 2010-2012 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2012 |
| Lyssette Almansa | Secretary | 2010-2012 |
| Georgina Marrerro | PR | 2011-2012 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2012 |
| Lisa Walkowitz | Chairwoman | 2010-2012 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Anielya Wells-Miller
2nd Rodriego Martinez and Diana Rodriguez
3rd Kirkland Bodie
2012 Season
| Sean Beck | President | 2010-2013 |
| Kevin Cerino | Vice President | 2010-2013 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2013 |
| Mike Martinez | Secretary | 2012-2013 |
| Georgina Marrerro | PR | 2011-2013 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2013 |
| Lisa Walkowitz | Chairwoman | 2010-2013 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Natasha Viloria
2nd John Morris
3rd Laurie Klugmen
2013-14 Season
| Sean Beck | President | 2010-2014 |
| Kevin Cerino | Vice President | 2010-2014 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2014 |
| Mike Martinez | Secretary | 2012-2014 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2014 |
| Lisa Walkowitz | Chairwoman | 2010-2014 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Anielya Wells-Miller
2nd John Morris
3rd Jessica Wimberly
2014-15 Season
| Sean Beck | President | 2010-2015 |
| Kevin Cerino | Vice President | 2010-2015 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2015 |
| Nancy Kavanagh | Secretary | 2014-2015 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014-2015 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2015 |
| Lisa Walkowitz | Chairwoman | 2010-2015 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Place Victoria Lee
2nd Place Jessica Wimberly
3rd Place John Morris
2015-16 Season
| Sean Beck | President | 2010-2016 |
| Kevin Cerino | Vice President | 2010-2016 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2016 |
| Nancy Kavanagh | Secretary | 2014-2016 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014-2016 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2016 |
| Lisa Walkowitz Cerino | Chairwoman | 2010-2016 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Place James Woolwine
1st Place Tie Patricia Richards
2nd Place Kayla Hugue
2016-17 Season
| Nancy Kavanaugh | President | 2017 |
| Lisa Walkowitz Cerino | Vice President | 2017 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2017 |
| Elvira Duenas | Secretary | 2017 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014-2017 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2017 |
| Sean Beck | Chairman | 2017 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Anielya Wells-Miller
2nd Place Clarissa Humm
3rd Place James Woolwine and PJ Richards
2017-18 Season
| Nancy Kavanaugh | President | 2017-2018 |
| Lisa Walkowitz Cerino | Vice President | 2017-2018 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2018 |
| Elvira Duenas | Secretary | 2017-2018 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014-2018 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2018 |
| Sean Beck | Chairman | 2017-2018 |
Talent Show Winners:
1st Place Clarissa Humm
2nd Place Viergenie Geneus
3rd Place Jimit
2018-19 Season
| Nancy Kavanaugh | President | 2017-2019 |
| Lisa Walkowitz Cerino | Vice President | 2017-2019 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2019 |
| John Morris | Secretary | 2019 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014-2019 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2019 |
| Sean Beck | Chairman | 2017-2019 |
2019-20 Season
| Nancy Kavanaugh | President | 2017-2020 |
| Lisa Walkowitz Cerino | Vice President | 2017-2020 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2020 |
| John Morris | Secretary | 2019-2020 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014-2020 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2020 |
| Sean Beck | Chairman | 2017-2020 |
2020-21 Season
| Nancy Kavanaugh | President | 2017-2021 |
| Lisa Walkowitz Cerino | Vice President | 2017-2021 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2021 |
| John Morris | Secretary | 2019-2021 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014-2021 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2021 |
| Sean Beck | Chairman | 2017-2021 |
2021-22 Season
| Nancy Kavanaugh | President | 2017-2022 |
| Lisa Walkowitz Cerino | Vice President | 2017-2022 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2022 |
| John Morris | Secretary | 2019-2022 |
| Santiago Brenlla | PR | 2014-2022 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2022 |
| Sean Beck | Chairman | 2017-2022 |
2022-23 Season
| Nancy Kavanaugh | President | 2017-2023 |
| Lisa Walkowitz Cerino | Vice President | 2017-2023 |
| Ernie Martinez | Treasurer | 2010-2023 |
| John Morris | Secretary | 2019-2023 |
| Eddie de La Portilla | PR | 2023 |
| Richard S. Webster | Social | 2010-2023 |
| Sean Beck | Chairman | 2017-2023 |
Theater Lovers Community Spirit Award
The TLC Spirit award is given to a deserving middle school student who has excelled in the arts. He/She must also be a strong student and have exceptional conduct. The student receives a plaque as well as a $50 check.
Past Winners:
Caitlin Ryan 2008
Jessica Darrow 2009
David Scherker 2010
Taylor Davis 2011
Danielle Navarette 2012
Ginger Grande 2013
Christina Bernadotte 2014
Danielle Yablonka 2015
Rafael Collado 2016
Gisel Dominguez 2017
Karina Tejera 2018
Addison Stone 2019
Ikponwonsa Osaghae 2020
Sienna Santiago 2021
Logan Mondell 2022
Christina Pelaez 2023
