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METROLINA THEATRE ASSOCIATION P. O. Box 30861 Charlotte, NC 28230
August 25, 2008 For immediate release
Media contact: Gillian Albinski 704-609-3370 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
5th Annual Metrolina Theatre Awards 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2008 McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square
Tickets: Orchestra $25 (advance) / $30 (at the door) Balcony $18 (advance) / $21 (at the door)
To purchase tickets: or call (704) 372-1000
5th Annual METROLINA THEATRE AWARDS
will precede gala ceremony featuring musical numbers from nominated shows 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the McGlohon Theatre in Spirit Square
(Charlotte, North Carolina) – The Metrolina Theatre Association, representing more than 50 organizations, along with hundreds of area theatrical artists, directors, and producers in the Charlotte region, will hold the fifth annual Metrolina Theatre Awards, recognizing excellence in theatre.
For a complete list of nominees, please go to: http://metrolinatheatre.org.
The show will be presented on Sunday evening, September 14, in the McGlohon Theatre in Spirit Square. Red carpet arrivals begin at 5:30 pm at the Tryon Street entrance to Spirit Square; the audience and nominees will enjoy a pre-show reception in the Spirit Square lobby prior to the 7:00 pm curtain.
Festive dress is encouraged and black tie is optional for this star-studded gala event celebrating excellence in regional theatre for the previous 2007-2008 season, recognizing ‘Outstanding Actor,’ ‘Outstanding Actress,’ ‘Outstanding Director,’ ‘Outstanding Production,’ etc. in six categories (Drama, Comedy, Musical, Regional, College/University and Special Event). More than 350 people attended the 2007 awards event.
This year’s awards show will feature musical numbers from some of the top-rated shows of the past theatre season, as well as recognition of the ‘Emerging Artist of the Year,’ ‘Theatre Person of the Year,’ and ‘Theatre Company of the Year.’ The ‘William E. Rackley Award for Technical Excellence,’ will be given in recognition of excellence in design, construction, stage management, or overall advancement of technical theatre.
Following the awards ceremony, there will be an after-party at Brixx Pizza with drink specials and complementary food.
Tickets in the orchestra are $25 (advance) and $30 (at the door); tickets in the balcony are $18 (advance) and $21 (at the door). Tickets may be purchased by calling the NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Box office at 704-372-1000, at the Blumenthal box offices in the Belk Theater lobby and Spirit Square, at Theatre Charlotte, or on-line at http://carolinatix.org.
The Category Coordinators for the 2007-2008 season are: Alan Hand (College/University), Joe Copley (Comedy), Christy Chambers and Marnie Poirier (Drama), Gillian Albinski (Musical), Wayne Carter (Regional), and Vito Abate (Special Events). Each year, MTA organizes more than 50 peer nominators and reviewers for these 6 categories. Between late August 2007 and early August 2008, the nominators saw more than 100 shows, nominated for and then voted on the best theatrical talent seen on local and regional stages. The voting is certified by an independent accountant, Zoe Hill Warwick.
Organizations and producing entities must be members of MTA for their work to be adjudicated during the nominations process for the Metrolina Theatre Awards. Nominators must also be members, either as individuals or through an affiliation with a member organization. A membership form can be found online at http://metrolinatheatre.org/.
The NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a member of the Metrolina Theatre Association and offers significant support for the MTA Awards event. Additional support comes from the Arts and Science Council, as well as sponsors including Shain Fine Arts Gallery, Brixx Pizza, and Carolina Asphalt.
The MTA Board members for 2007-2008 season were Lydia Arnold (President), Ron Law (Vice President), Stephanie M. Phillips (Secretary), and Lee LaBorde (Treasurer); at-large members Vito Abate, Will Crocket, Pam Galle, Julie Janorschke, Elise Wilkinson, James Yost, and Douglas Young; and ex-officio members Gillian Albinski, John Hartness, and Ron Higdon.
For more information, about the 5th Annual MTA Awards, please contact: Gillian Albinski, Executive Producer, 5th Annual MTA Awards 704-609-3370 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For general information about the Metrolina Theatre Asssociation, please contact: Lydia Arnold, President, Metrolina Theatre Association 704-231-7600 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Lee LaBorde, Treasurer, Metrolina Theatre Association 704-564-6058 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Metrolina Theatre Awards Nominees 2007 - 2008 Season
College and University
Outstanding Production The Exonerated – Catawba College The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College MARTYR! – Gardner-Webb University Our Country’s Good – UNC Charlotte Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Male Daniel Hines (Frederic) The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College Zachary Gray (Bo Decker) Bus Stop – Pfeiffer University Jonathan Caudill (Officer Lockstock) Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte Connor Culpepper (2nd Lt. Raplph Clark) Our Country’s Good – UNC Charlotte A. J. Swanson (Bobby Strong) Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Candace Neal (Sunny Jacobs) The Exonerated – Catawba College Jessica Taige (Mabel) The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College Heather Lauren Bartlett (Pauline) MARTYR! – Gardner-Webb University Caroline Clifton (Hope Cladwell) Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte Amy Scheide (Mary Brenham) Our Country’s Good – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Jeremy Kinser (Male Ensemble #1) The Exonerated – Catawba College Michael Lasris (Major General) The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College Mario Silva (Benjamin) Waiting for Lefty – Davidson College Caleb Moore (Severus) MARTYR! – Gardner-Webb University Caleb Moore (Jim Taylor) Gloria Dei – Gardner-Webb University Nicholas Kern (Robert Sideway) Our Country’s Good – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Yolanda McClure (Georgia Hayes/Female Ensemble #1) The Exonerated – Catawba College Brianna Smith (Ruth) The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College Cindy Graham (Elma Duckworth) Bus Stop – Pfeiffer University Bettina Martin (Little Sally) Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte Kelly Mizell Ryan (Penelope Pennywise) Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Direction Beth Homan The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College Christopher Zink The Exonerated – Catawba College Scot Lahaie MARTYR! – Gardner-Webb University Lon Bumgarner Our Country’s Good – UNC Charlotte James Vesce Urinetown: The Musical– UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Lighting Design William Randall The Exonerated – Catawba College Christopher Zink The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College Josh Peklo Waiting for Lefty – Davidson College Jon Dillard Our Country’s Good – UNC Charlotte Todd Wren Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Costume Design Nicole Bowles The Exonerated – Catawba College Erin Dougherty The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College Erin Mann MARTYR! – Gardner-Webb University Robert Croghan Our Country’s Good – UNC Charlotte Robert Croghan Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Set Design David Pulliam The Exonerated – Catawba College David Pulliam The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College Christopher Keene MARTYR! - Gardner-Webb University Anita Tripathi Easterling Our Country’s Good – UNC Charlotte Anita Tripathi Easterling Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Comedy
Outstanding Production The Clean House – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts The Sublet Experiment – Collaborative Arts Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Male Brian Robinson (Mitchell) The Little Dog Laughed – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Brian Robinson (Charlie) The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Joe Copley (Benedick) Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts Lee Thomas (Eric) The Sublet Experiment – Collaborative Arts Andrew Clark (Wesley) Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Adyana de la Torre (Matilde) The Clean House – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Kim Cozort (Diane) The Little Dog Laughed – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Allison Lamb (Stella) The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Elise Wilkinson (Beatrice) Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts Annette Gill (Mattie Rigsbee) Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Ryan Stamey (Cupid/Comet) The Eight: Reindeer Monologues – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Dave Blamy (Lewis) The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Craig Spradley (Leonato) Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts Peter Smeal (Dogberry) Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts Jim Yost (Harry) The Sublet Experiment – Collaborative Arts
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Jorja Ursin (Anna) The Clean House – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Elyse Williams (Virginia) The Clean House – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Amanda Nicastro (Van’s Sister) Dog Sees God – Queen City Theatre Company Ginger Heath (Pearl) Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte Polly Adkins (Alora) Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Direction Scott Ripley The Clean House – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Ann Marie Costa The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Joe Copley The Sublet Experiment – Collaborative Arts Alexander Harrington Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts Dennis Delamar Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Lighting Design Hallie Gray The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Michael R. Simmons Autobahn – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) David M. Filmore, Jr. Surviving the Applewhites – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Trista Rothe Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts Chris Timmons Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Sound Design Chip Decker The Little Dog Laughed – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Chip Decker The Santaland Diaries – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Chip Decker The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Jay Thomas Autobahn – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Elisheba Ittoop Surviving the Applewhites – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Costume Design Donna Conrad The Clean House – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Donna Conrad The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Suzy Hartness Dearly Beloved – Central Piedmont Community College Courtney Burt Scott Surviving the Applewhites – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Jamey Varnadore Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Set Design Chip Decker The Clean House – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Chip Decker The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte John Cunningham, Joel Sumner and Michael R. Simmons Autobahn – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Chris Timmons Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts Jim Gloster Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Special Technical Effect Chip Decker and Mike Snow Description: rotating set The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Jay Thomas Description: driving projections Autobahn – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Peter Smeal Description: properties design The Commedia Pied Piper – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Exemplary Performance/Element Michel Simmons Description: extended automotive design concept Autobahn – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Joe Copley and Elise Wilkinson Description: environmental staging The Sublet Experiment – Collaborative Arts Robin Clay-Pugh Description: homeless dogs used in show, then adopted Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Drama
Outstanding Production Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Dark Play – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Limbo – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor –Male Sidney Horton (Solly Two Kings) Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Billy Ensley (Katurian) The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Brian Robinson (Tupolski) The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Robert Lee Simmons (Nick) Dark Play – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Glenn Hutchinson (Edmond) Edmond – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST)
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Karen Abercrombie (Aunt Ester) Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Brenda Giraldo (Marie) Limbo – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Amanda Berkowitz (Helen Keller) The Miracle Worker – Central Piedmont Community College Courtney Wright (Annie Sullivan) The Miracle Worker – Central Piedmont Community College Julia Grigg (Anne Frank) The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Marcus Minnard Sherman (Caesar Wilkes) Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Chip Decker (Michal) The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Robert Lee Simmons (Ariel) The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Jonathan Ray (Inspector Hubbard) Dial “M” for Murder – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Peter Smeal (Friar Lawrence) Romeo and Juliet – Collaborative Arts
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Kim Watson Brooks (Black Mary) Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Jennifer Barnette (Glenna) Edmond – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Delia Rabah (Mama) Limbo – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Leslie Ann Giles (The Littlest Angel) The Littlest Angel – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Corlis Hayes (Nurse) Romeo and Juliet – Collaborative Arts Jorja Ursin (Mrs. van Daan) The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte Emily Johnson (Margot Frank) The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte Megan Lowther (Susan Johnson) The Heidi Chronicles – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Direction John Rogers Harris Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Dennis Delamar The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Paige Johnston Thomas Dark Play – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Michael R Simmons Limbo – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Ron Law The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Choreography Christy Edney and Brenda Giraldo Limbo – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Tony Wright The Miracle Worker – Central Piedmont Community College Corinna May Romeo and Juliet – Collaborative Arts
Outstanding Lighting Design Hallie Gray Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Hallie Gray The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Christopher K. Hull and Katheryn Anne Burnham Dark Play – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Christopher K. Hull and Katheryn Anne Burnham Edmond – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Eric Winkenwerder The Big Friendly Giant – Children's Theatre of Charlotte John Hartness The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Sound Design Chip Decker Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Chip Decker The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Gary Sivak The Big Friendly Giant – Children’s theatre of Charlotte Dan Moses Schreler The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Costume Design Eric Grace Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Myk Chambers The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Suzy Hartness The Miracle Worker – Central Piedmont Community College Sandra Gray The Big Friendly Giant – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Suzy Hartness The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Set Design Ken Ellis Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Stan Peal The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Robert Lee Simmons Dark Play – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) James Duke Dial “M” for Murder – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Chris Timmons The Diary of Anne Frank – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Special Technical Effect Ken Ellis and Mike Snow Description: Storm Tossed Ghost Ship Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Robert Lee Simmons Description: Revolving Set Edmond – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Drew Allison Description: Giant Puppets and Shadow Puppets The Big Friendly Giant – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Peter Smeal Description: Properties Design and Mechanical Nightingale The Nightingale – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Jay Thomas Description: Multimedia Dark Play – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST)
Musical
Outstanding Original Musical The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte A Mad, Mad Madrigal – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Production Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical – BareBones Theatre Group Annie Get Your Gun – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Peformance by a Lead Actor - Male Nic Bryan (Bobby Child) Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre L-Jae Levine (Himself) Smokey Joe's Cafe – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Ben Mackel (Scarecrow/Hunk) The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Alan Poindexter (Wicked Witch of the West/Miss Gulch) The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Patrick Chittenden (Seymour) Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor - Female Heather Leanna (Debbie) Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical – BareBones Theatre Group Susan Roberts Knowlson (Annie Oakley) Annie Get Your Gun – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Jill Bloede (Cowardly Lion/Zeke) The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Caroline Bower (Dorthy Gale) The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Alyson Lowe and Sydney Shepherd (Daisy Hilton and Violet Hilton) Side Show – Queen City Theatre Company
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor - Male Gerald K. Colbert (Bela Zangler) Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Robbie Jaeger (Ensemble member) Schoolhouse Rock Live! – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Stan Peal (Bottom/Pyramus) A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre Marcus Sherman (Jake) Side Show – Queen City Theatre Company Mike Collins (Fagin) Oliver! – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor - Female Elyse Williams (Lottie Child) Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Emily Calder (Glory Wolocott) The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Amy Van Looy (Mrs. Thimblebee) The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Amy Van Looy (Glinda the Good Witch of the North) The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Kathryn Stamas (Nancy) Oliver! – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Cameo Performance Alyson Lowe (Apache Dancer) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Central Piedmont Community College Stephen Freidrich (Changeling/Philostrate) A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre Stan Peal (The Minstrel) A Mad, Mad Madrigal – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre Kristian Wedolowski (The Boss) Side Show – Queen City Theatre Company Carol Weiner (Mrs. Sowerberry) Oliver! – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Direction James Yost Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical – BareBones Theatre Group Tom Hollis Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Alan Poindexter The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Alan Poindexter The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Stan Peal A Mad, Mad Madrigal – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Choreography Ashley Bradford Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical – BareBones Theatre Group Linda Booth Annie Get Your Gun – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Eddie Mabry Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Ron Chisholm Schoolhouse Rock Live! – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Delia Neil The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Musical Direction Drina Keen Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Drina Keen Smokey Joe's Cafe – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Drina Keen The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Adam Watkins The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Marty Gregory Closer Than Ever – Collaborative Arts
Outstanding Musical Composition Joan Cushing The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Stan Peal A Mad, Mad Madrigal – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre Stan Peal A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Set Design Chris Timmons Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical – BareBones Theatre Group Robert Croghan Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Robert Croghan The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Jayme Mellema The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Laura Depta A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Lighting Design Gary Sivak Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Gary Sivak Smokey Joe's Cafe – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Eric Winkenwerder Schoolhouse Rock Live! – Children's Theatre of Charlotte David M. Fillmore, Jr. The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Stephen Clifford A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Sound Design Jeff Murdock Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Central Piedmont Community College Jeff Murdock Plaid Tidings – Central Piedmont Community College Gary Sivak Schoolhouse Rock Live! – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Elisheba Ittoop The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Elisheba Ittoop The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Costume Design Robert Croghan Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Robert Croghan The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Courtney Burt Scott The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Amy Holroyd A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre Stuart Williams and Leighton Aycock Side Show – Queen City Theatre Company
Outstanding Special Technical Effect Ryan Fischer Description: wig and makeup design Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre Jeff Weeks Description: tornado effects The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Drew Nowlin Description: puppet design A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre Barbi Van Schaick and Ryan Fischer Description: wigs and makeup design A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre Jeff Capell and Martin Barry Description: makeup Side Show – Queen City Theatre Company
Outstanding Exemplary Performance/Element Ensemble Description: best ensemble Schoolhouse Rock Live! – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Peter Smeal Description: properties design, dolls, etc. The Christmas Doll – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Sarah Watson Description: Toto The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Ensemble Description: best ensemble Closer Than Ever – Collaborative Arts Children’s Ensemble Description: best children’s ensemble Oliver! – Theatre Charlotte
Regional
Outstanding Production Lend Me a Tenor – Davidson Community Players Little Women - The Musical – Davidson Community Players Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Road to Mecca – Hickory Community Theatre Leading Ladies – Piedmont Players Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Male Matt Merrell (Max) Lend Me a Tenor – Davidson Community Players Robby Fulton (Pippin) Pippin – Green Room Community Theatre William E. Morgan (Billy Flynn) Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Rodney McAllister (Ko-Ko) Hot Mikado – Piedmont Players Theatre Hank West (Richard, Duke of Gloucester) Richard III – Shakespeare Carolina
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Lisa Smith (Jo March) Little Women – The Musical - Davidson Community Players Janet Brooks (Velma Kelly) Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Norma Frank (Miss Helen) Road to Mecca – Hickory Community Theatre Kim Baysinger (Baker's Wife) Into the Woods – Old Courthouse Theatre Iesha Hoffman (Duchess of York) Richard III – Shakespeare Carolina
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Chris Sepulveda (Noah) Children of Eden – Community Playhouse of Lancaster County Anthony Liguori (Saunders) Lend Me a Tenor – Davidson Community Players Kevin Roberge (Tito Morelli) Lend Me a Tenor – Davidson Community Players Ted Eltzroth (Amos Hart) Chicago –- Hickory Community Theatre Jonathan Furr (Jack) Leading Ladies – Piedmont Players Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Kristin Jann-Fischer (Yonah) Children of Eden – Community Playhouse of Lancaster County Kim Baysinger (Marmee) Little Women The Musical – Davidson Community Players Carol Anne Hartman (Roxie Hart) Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Carys Bowen (Elsa Barlow) Road to Mecca – Hickory Community Theatre Alissa Laderer (Little Red Riding Hood) Into the Woods – Old Courthouse Theatre Outstanding Cameo Performance Robert Haulbrook (Bellhop) Lend Me a Tenor – Davidson Community Players Ted Delorme (Lester) Once Upon a Mattress – Fort Mill Community Playhouse Margaret Lackey (Veda) Dearly Departed – Old Courthouse Theatre Carole Davis (Florence) Leading Ladies – Piedmont Players Theatre Sergei Nazarenko (Manolo Costazuela) The Odd Couple (Female Version) – Rock Hill Community Theatre Outstanding Direction James Yost Lend Me a Tenor – Davidson Community Players Pamela Livingstone Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Charles Jeffers Road to Mecca – Hickory Community Theatre Reid Leonard Leading Ladies – Piedmont Players Theatre Jim Esposito The Best Man – St. Thomas Players
Outstanding Choreography Vito Abate Children of Eden – Community Playhouse of Lancaster County Felicia Davis Little Women - The Musical – Davidson Community Players Anna Engstrom Pippin – Green Room Community Theatre Lesia Kaye Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Rodney McAllister Hot Mikado – Piedmont Players Theatre
Outstanding Musical Direction Debbie Jaillette and David Platts Children of Eden – Community Playhouse of Lancaster County Jane Cain Little Women - The Musical – Davidson Community Players Alice Lancaster Barlowe Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Laura Layton Into the Woods – Old Courthouse Theatre Virgie Taylor Hot Mikado – Piedmont Players Theatre
Outstanding Lighting Design Walt Adkins Children of Eden – Community Playhouse of Lancaster County Hallie Gray Little Women - The Musical – Davidson Community Players Rose F. Goodrich Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre John Rummage Into the Woods – Old Courthouse Theatre Cyd Knight Twelfth Night – Shakespeare Carolina
Outstanding Costume Design Barbara Wesselman Little Women – The Musical - Davidson Community Players Joyce Sullivan Once Upon a Mattress – Fort Mill Community Playhouse Ann Smith Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Anne Kidd Into the Woods – Old Courthouse Theatre Theresa Laib Hot Mikado – Piedmont Players Theatre
Outstanding Set Design Biff Edge Lend Me a Tenor – Davidson Community Players David Blankenship Little Women – The Musical - Davidson Community Players Clay James Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre Jim Ablard and Adam Love Into the Woods – Old Courthouse Theatre
Outstanding Exemplary Performance/Element Ensemble Description: Christmas carolers performing during scene changes A Christmas Carol – Rock Hill Community Theatre Jimmy Cartee Description: Fight Choreography Richard III – Shakespeare Carolina Jill O’Neill Description: Original Music and Sound Effects were unobtrusive and very effective in underscoring the action and keeping the viewer moving with the play Richard III – Shakespeare Carolina Ensemble Description: Extremely Excellent Ensemble work among the actors Twelfth Night – Shakespeare Carolina Ensemble Description: Excellent Ensemble work among the actors The Best Man – St Thomas Players
Special Events
Outstanding Production Charlotte Squawks: Pleads the Fifth – Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Black Light Magic – Omimeo A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters’ First 100 Years – Theatre Charlotte Just Do It - Judgment Night – Theatre Charlotte and Vito Abate
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor –Male Mike Collins (various) Charlotte Squawks: Pleads the Fifth – Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Robbie Jaeger (various) Charlotte Squawks: Pleads the Fifth – Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Drew Allison (various) The Emperor's New Clothes – Grey Seal Puppets Hardin Minor (Hardin Minor) Black Light Magic – Omimeo Kevin Campbell (Stage Manager/Scrooge) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Beth Troutman (various) Charlotte Squawks: Pleads the Fifth – Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Pam Galle (Leading Lady, Mrs. Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Past) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte Corlis Hayes (Sadie Delany) The Delany Sisters: First 100 Years – Theatre Charlotte Myrna Key (Bessie Delany) The Delany Sisters: First 100 Years – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Jack Stevenson (various) Tarradiddle Travels – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Alan England (Director, Marley, Ghost of Christmas Future) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte Jack Stevenson (Young Leading Man, Fred, Scavenger) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte Greg Paroff (Jack Leseur) Nouveau – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Tania Kelly (various) Mouse Tails – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Andrea King (various) Mouse Tails – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Alyson King (various) Tarradiddle Travels – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Brooke Sorenson (Prop Girl, Tiny Tim) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte Julianna Sosa (Clown 1, Parrot, Ghost of Christmas Present) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte Jorja Ursin (Character Woman, Charitable Woman, Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Fred, Scavenger) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Cameo Performance Hank West and Jorja Ursin (Max & Norma) Just Do It - Judgment Night – Theatre Charlotte Meg Sohmer Wood (Herself - Mergers & Acquisitions) Just Do It - Judgment Night – Theatre Charlotte Barbara Pratt (Woman - Tryptych) Just Do It - Love & Lust – Theatre Charlotte Jorja Ursin (Jorja (On My Mind)) Just Do It - Love & Lust – Theatre Charlotte Tiffaney Moore (Herself - The Root/The Weed) Just Do It - The Root of All Evil – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Direction Keith Martin Charlotte Squawks: Pleads the Fifth – Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Hardin Minor and Eddie Williams Black Light Magic – Omimeo Vito Abate A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte Corey Mitchell Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters’ First 100 Years – Theatre Charlotte Vito Abate Just Do It - The Root of All Evil – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Exemplary Performance/Element Brian Kahn Description: (book, lyrics, powerpoint design) - Charlotte Squawks: Pleads the Fifth - Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Drew Allison Description: (distinctive voices and mannerisms of puppets) - The Emperor's New Clothes - Grey Seal Puppets Phoebe Description: (as Herself, great animal presence and expressions) - A Christmas Carol - Theatre Charlotte
Exceptional Awards
Emerging Artist of the Year Jonovan Adams Glenn Hutchinson Allison Lamb Kelly Slusarick Jack Stevenson Quentin Talley Phillip T. Taylor Kristian Wedolowski
William E. Rackley Award for Technical Excellence Denise Ablard Clay James Hardin Minor Matt Steed Jay Thomas Chris Timmons
Theatre Person of the Year Vito Abate Drew Allison Glenn T. Griffin Lee LaBorde Ron Law Michael R. Simmons Robert Lee Simmons Kristian Wedolowski Hank West Anne Wilson Douglas Young
Theatre Company of the Year Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Carolina Actors Studio Theatre Davidson Community Players Old Courthouse Theatre Oueen City Theatre Company Theatre Charlotte
Metrolina Theatre Awards Winners 2007 - 2008 Season
College and University
Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Male Jonathan Caudill (Officer Lockstock) Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Candace Neal (Sunny Jacobs) The Exonerated – Catawba College
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Michael Lasris (Major General) The Pirates of Penzance – Catawba College
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Bettina Martin (Little Sally) Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Direction James Vesce Urinetown: The Musical– UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Lighting Design Todd Wren Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Costume Design Robert Croghan Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Outstanding Set Design Anita Tripathi Easterling Urinetown: The Musical – UNC Charlotte
Comedy
Outstanding Production The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Male Brian Robinson (Charlie) The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Annette Gill (Mattie Rigsbee) Walking Across Egypt – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Dave Blamy (Lewis) The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Jorja Ursin (Anna) The Clean House – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Ann Marie Costa The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Lighting Design Hallie Gray The Scene – Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Sound Design Jay Thomas Autobahn – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) Elisheba Ittoop Surviving the Applewhites – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Courtney Burt Scott Surviving the Applewhites – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Chris Timmons Much Ado About Nothing – Collaborative Arts
Outstanding Special Technical Effect Jay Thomas Description: driving projections Autobahn – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST)
Outstanding Exemplary Performance/Element Michel Simmons Description: extended automotive design concept Autobahn – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST)
Drama
The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Billy Ensley (Katurian) The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Karen Abercrombie (Aunt Ester) Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Chip Decker (Michal) The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Kim Watson Brooks (Black Mary) Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Dennis Delamar The Pillowman - Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Choreography Christy Edney and Brenda Giraldo Limbo – Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST)
Outstanding Lighting Design Hallie Gray The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Sound Design Chip Decker Gem of the Ocean – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Costume Design Myk Chambers The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Set Design Stan Peal The Pillowman – Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Special Technical Effect Drew Allison Description: Giant Puppets and Shadow Puppets The Big Friendly Giant – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Musical
Outstanding Original Musical A Mad, Mad Madrigal – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Production Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor - Male Nic Bryan (Bobby Child) Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor - Female Susan Roberts Knowlson (Annie Oakley) Annie Get Your Gun – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor - Male Stan Peal (Bottom/Pyramus) A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor - Female Amy Van Looy (Glinda the Good Witch of the North) The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Cameo Performance Stan Peal (The Minstrel) A Mad, Mad Madrigal – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Direction James Yost Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical – BareBones Theatre Group
Outstanding Choreography Eddie Mabry Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre
Outstanding Musical Direction Drina Keen Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre
Outstanding Musical Composition
Stan Peal A Mad, Mad Madrigal – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Set Design Jayme Mellema The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Lighting Design David M. Fillmore, Jr. The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Sound Design Gary Sivak Schoolhouse Rock Live! – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Costume Design Robert Croghan Crazy for You – Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre
Outstanding Special Technical Effect Jeff Weeks Description: tornado effects The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte Drew Nowlin Description: puppet design A Midsummer Night's Musical – Epic Arts Repertory Theatre
Outstanding Exemplary Performance/Effect Sarah Watson Description: Toto The Wizard of Oz – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Regional
Outstanding Production Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Male Hank West (Richard, Duke of Gloucester) Richard III – Shakespeare Carolina
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Janet Brooks (Velma Kelly) Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Ted Eltzroth (Amos Hart) Chicago –- Hickory Community Theatre
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Carol Anne Hartman (Roxie Hart) Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre
Outstanding Cameo Performance Margaret Lackey (Veda) Dearly Departed – Old Courthouse Theatre
Outstanding Direction Pamela Livingstone Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre
Outstanding Choreography Lesia Kaye Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre
Outstanding Musical Direction Alice Lancaster Barlowe Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre
Outstanding Lighting Design Rose F. Goodrich Chicago – Hickory Community Theatre
Outstanding Costume Design Barbara Wesselman Little Women – The Musical - Davidson Community Players
Outstanding Set Design David Blankenship Little Women – The Musical - Davidson Community Players
Outstanding Exemplary Performance/Element Ensemble Description: Christmas carolers performing during scene changes A Christmas Carol – Rock Hill Community Theatre
Special Events
Outstanding Production Charlotte Squawks: Pleads the Fifth – Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor –Male Kevin Campbell (Stage Manager/Scrooge) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor – Female Corlis Hayes (Sadie Delany) The Delany Sisters: First 100 Years – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Male Alan England (Director, Marley, Ghost of Christmas Future) A Christmas Carol – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor – Female Alyson King (various) Tarradiddle Travels – Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Outstanding Cameo Performance Hank West and Jorja Ursin (Max & Norma) Just Do It - Judgment Night – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Direction Corey Mitchell Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters’ First 100 Years – Theatre Charlotte
Outstanding Exemplary Performance/Element Brian Kahn Description: (book, lyrics, powerpoint design) - Charlotte Squawks: Pleads the Fifth - Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Drew Allison Description: (distinctive voices and mannerisms of puppets) - The Emperor's New Clothes - Grey Seal Puppets
Exceptional Awards
Emerging Artist of the Year Quentin Talley
William E. Rackley Award for Technical Excellence Chris Timmons
Theatre Person of the Year Douglas Young
Theatre Company of the Year Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
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