GH Toasts 30th Anniversary Of Its Emmy-Winning Casting Director

Executive Producer Frank Valentini didn’t let the occasion of Mark Teschner’s 30th anniversary as GH’s casting director go unnoticed — he threw a surprise party for the Emmy Award-winner. Click through for shots of the celebration.

Mark Teschner, Vernee Watson, Jon Lindstrom "General Hospital" Set Mark Teschner Celebrating 30 years with the Show The Prospect Studios ABC Studios 12/04/19 © XJJohnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Wally Kurth (Ned) and Vernee Watson (Stella) flanked a beaming Teschner.

Mark Teschner, Jon Lindstrom "General Hospital" Set Mark Teschner Celebrating 30 years with the Show The Prospect Studios ABC Studios 12/04/19 © XJJohnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Enthused Jon Lindstrom (Kevin/Ryan) on Twitter, “Can’t tell you how proud I am to know this dude. Congrats Mark Teschner on 30 triumphant years! And thx for having that security guard chase me down in the parking lot way back when. #gh #castingmatters @GeneralHospital #generalhospital #longstory #youhadtobethere #kevinryan."

Mark Teschner, Carolyn Hennesy "General Hospital" Set Mark Teschner Celebrating 30 years with the Show The Prospect Studios ABC Studios 12/04/19 © XJJohnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) was on hand.

Mark Teschner, Wes Ramsey, Wally Kurth, James Patrick Stuart, Crew "General Hospital" Set Mark Teschner Celebrating 30 years with the Show The Prospect Studios ABC Studios 12/04/19 © XJJohnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Teschner received a star-studded welcome to his on-set party.

Mark Teschner, Frank Valentini "General Hospital" Set Mark Teschner Celebrating 30 years with the Show The Prospect Studios ABC Studios 12/04/19 © XJJohnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Teschner with Valentini, his boss since 2012.

Mark Teschner "General Hospital" Set Mark Teschner Celebrating 30 years with the Show The Prospect Studios ABC Studios 12/04/19 © XJJohnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Teschner with cake.

Carolyn Hennesy Jon Lindstrom Vernee Watson Wally Kurth

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