2025-2026 Awards Gala and Silent Auction Nominees

Hi My name is Danielle Alvarez I’m 8 years old and I’m in 3rd grade. I love Theater, everything Disney and watching Scary movies, I love Halloween and swimming in the pool. I love my black cat Luna . I love dancing, singing, painting , crafting astronomy and playing video games. When I grow up I want to be a Disney performer or a Scream Queen in scary movies. I love my mom and dad very much.

Kari has been an active participant with BlackBox for several years both on stage and behind the scenes and is currently on the Board as Secretary. She has worked on various productions doing Props, Stage Manager, Program design and Directing. She was Co-Director for BlackBox/CAC production of Rock of Ages and more recently for BlackBox Run For Your Wife. Favorite shows are; Arsenic & Old Lace, (Officer O’Hara - Nomination BBX Award Best Ensemble), Little Shop of Horrors (Mrs. Luce - BBX Award for Best Ensemble), Heathers (Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom), Spamalot (Narrator, Head Knight of Knee, Mother/Father), Jekyll & Hyde (Lady Beaconsfield), Cabaret (Frau Kost), Calendar Girls (Annie), Steele Magnolia’s (M’Lynn), Picnic (Rosemary Syndey). Special thanks to her Director, Production Team and Cast of Arsenic and Old Lace, they were an inspiration for her character. She is also thankful for BlackBox Foundation for bringing the arts to our community and giving adults a chance to "act up". When not on-stage Kari is a Nurse Practitioner for the Casa Grande VA Clinic. She is so thankful for the support of friends and family, especially her husband (LYB).

The stage is truly where Izzy feels most at home. She has spent the past three years immersed in theater, performing in 11 productions and falling more in love with every rehearsal, performance, and curtain call. Her love for dance over the past 10 years helps brings infectious energy to every role she performs. Whether bringing heart and humor to Jacques in Cinderella, charm and sass to Shanti in The Jungle Book, or boundless energy to Albert in Newsies, Izzy loves the challenge of stepping into new characters and telling stories that connect with audiences.

Avery is 11 years old who first stepped into the spotlight in Blackbox's production of Junglebook as an elephant in 2024. Her favorite role has been Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz! She’s so grateful for Blackbox, her parents, Ramsey and friends for all of their love and support as she follows her passion.

Carter is 15 years old and has loved the stage ever since making his acting debut at age 9 in Alice in Wonderland. Since then, he has had a blast bringing characters to life in productions like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr. as Grandpa Joe, Frozen Jr. as everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, and Cinderella as Prince Charming—just to name a few! When he’s not under the spotlight, Carter enjoys helping with children’s productions and is always happy to lend a hand backstage or wherever he’s needed. Theater has become his second home, and he loves being part of the amazing community that brings each production to life.