ChristyFest[TM]: CF 2008 Cast and Crew

ChristyFest^TM 2008
June 18-22, 2008

Cast and Crew at ChristyFest™ 2008

The following Cast and Crew members are scheduled to appear ChristyFest™ 2008.
To read more about their events, please check out the ChristyFest™ Schedule!

Bonita Allen Mary Allen CBS Series	Lane Batot Bonnie Prince Charlie, CBS series Crew CBS Series
Tom Blomquist Supervising Producer/Writer [CBS series] Executive Producer/Writer [PAX Movies]	Mike Hickman Bird's Eye Taylor CBS Series & Pax Movies

ChristyFest™ had confirmed the appearance of these Cast and Crew members to the best of its ability. Please note we are not responsible for possible changes in Cast and Crew members' schedules or circumstances beyond our control. We will update with any changes as soon as they are known.

Bonita Allen
Mary Allen, CBS Series

We are pleased to welcome Bonita back to ChristyFest™ this year. Much loved for her unforgettable portrayal of Mary Allen, Bonita has a sparkling personality and great sense of humor. Bonita will happily answer questions about her character and explain about her experiences on the set. She will also be pleased to sign autographs and chat with fans. Bonita now has her own youngin' - and has fun tales of the time she's had to "borrow" children for her role as the prolific Mary Allen!

Lane Batot
Bonnie Prince Charlie, CBS series
Crew CBS Series

Lane Batot worked on several aspects of the Christy series, and engagingly shares about his experiences. He has been involved in several productions over the years, and has varied experiences in many interesting fields. Lane graduated from Western Carolina University in 1982 with degrees in Anthropology and Biology. He also spent a summer in Africa with Jane Goodall. Currently he is a keeper at the Cypress Swamp and Australia exhibits at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. ChristyFest™ is delighted to have him back!

Tom Blomquist
Supervising Producer/Writer for the CBS series
Executive Producer/Writer for the PAX Movies

Tom is an award-winning Writer, Producer, and Director. His television credits range from Science Fiction (Farscape, Quantum Leap, Swamp Thing) to action adventure (The A-Team, Walker Texas Ranger, Hunter) to family drama (Fame L.A., Twice in a Lifetime, Catherine Marshall's Christy).

A veteran of writing, producing, and directing - and still quite busy with it - he is also currently an active member of the Director's Guild and Writer's Guild of America. Additionally, he is a charter member of the WGA's Writers Education Committee. He has also served on the Writer's Peer Group Executive Committee and College Emmy jury at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Tom Blomquist currently teaches at Cal State University at Long Beach. He is a treasured guest, and friend, of many here at ChristyFest™ where he talks about his experience on the series and films and helps all attendees learn, love, and appreciate the work behind creating the legacy of Christy.

You can learn more about Tom by checking out the Related Links.

Mike Hickman Bird's Eye Taylor, CBS Series & Pax Movies

Originally from Ohio, Mike is a transplant down to Tennessee where he currently resides. He is a loved regular to ChristyFest™. Those meeting him the first time might be expecting a scowl or some sort of rude greeting but Mike is nothing like Bird's Eye Taylor in real life. Friendly and informative, Mike is happy to share his memories of working on the series and the PAX movies.

A veteran of many projects, on and off the screen, Mike's creative past lends flavor and fun to all his stories. ChristyFest™ welcomes back the best loved 'bad guy' of the cove!

You can learn more about Mike by checking out the Related Links.

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