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September 2, 2021 · 12:11 pm

2020-2021 Orchid Awards for INNOVAtheatre

INNOV_logoCHILDREN OF EDEN

  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Poleena Greely
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Richard Lee Waldeck
  • EXCELLENCE IN ENSEMBLE – Richard Lee Waldeck & The Cast
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN – Richard Lee Waldeck
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT EXECUTION – Richard Lee Waldeck
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Anna Rae Brown
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Jason S. Lakes
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Jeff Weinkam
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Jillian Mitchell
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Maddy Weinkam
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Nicholas Brown
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Sam Downs
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Tanner Brown
  • EXCELLENCE IN OVERALL TECHNICAL QUALITY – Denise A. Schnieders and The Crew
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRE-SHOW – Richard Lee Waldeck
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Denise A. Schnieders
  • EXCELLENCE IN STAGE MANAGEMENT – Josh Gibson and Abby Kinnebrew Smith
  • EXCELLENCE IN VOCAL DIRECTION – Sarah Plaugher

DADDY LONG LEGS

  • EXCELLENCE IN CHOREOGRAPHY – Emily C Brinkman
  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Bonnie Emmer & Amanda Borchers
  • EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION – Jacqlyn Schott
  • EXCELLENCE IN LIGHT DESIGN – J Farley Norman
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL DIRECTION – Matthew Nassida
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Bonnie Emmer
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – J Farley Norman
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Denise A Schnieders
  • EXCELLENCE IN PROPERTIES – Denise A Schnieders
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR – Denise A Schnieders
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN – Jacqlyn Schott & Dave Vest
  • EXCELLENCE IN VOCAL DIRECTION – Matthew Nassida

NEWSIES

  • EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN – Katie Leeds
  • EXCELLENCE IN HOUSE – INNOVAtheatre
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Lily Newman
  • EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Tanner Brown
  • EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING – Tamar Fishbein

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September 2, 2021 · 12:01 pm

2020-2021 Orchid Awards for Gaslight Theater Players

GTP_logoTHE HALLELUJAH GIRLS

  • EXCELLENCE IN HOUSE – Ted Lovett
  • EXCELLENCE IN SET DÉCOR -Gaslight Theater Players

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September 2, 2021 · 10:32 am

2020-2021 Named and Orchid Awards

ACT_logoScroll down for links to Orchid Awards by Group

NAMED AWARDS

  • ART ROUSE AWARD – Cathy Lutts
  • MARIO PITOCCO AWARD – Kent Smith
  • ROGER GROOMS AWARD – Wayne Kirsch
  • PRESIDENT’S AWARD – Laureen Catlin
  • RISING STAR AWARD –  Bethany Wright (Acting Up), Erica Beimesche (Footlighters), Denise Schnieders (INNOVAtheatre), Charlie Rader (Loveland Stage Company), Aimee Ward (Mariemont Players), Bonnie Emmer (Mason Community Players), Ryan Gordon (Sunset Players), Stephanie Klein (The Drama Workshop) & Katie Jensen (Village Players)
  • SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY THEATRE AWARD – Joe Ward & Wes Ledyard

ORCHID AWARDS

The Orchid Awards are presented at the end of each season determined by an adjudication system of providing three judges per production for each of the ACT of Greater Cincinnati member groups. Most organizations had to cancel at least one production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ohio regional and state conventions were also cancelled. The Southwest Regional had a 2021 ACT Cincinnati Virtual Awards Celebration on June 28th which is available to watch on YouTube.

Orchid awards for the 2020-2021 Season:

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August 31, 2021 · 1:24 pm

The Passing of Jim Lockwood

MISC_Jim LockwoodFrom Russell Florence

Jim Lockwood. Just hearing his name, thinking of his name, immediately brings a smile. He adored theatre and theatre people. His performances and directorial assignments are numerous and memorable, but I must admit he had a special fondness for Stephen Sondheim and was particularly proud of his productions of ‘”Assassins” at Beavercreek Community Theatre and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at Dayton Playhouse.

Our mutual admiration of Sondheim sparked many fun and insightful conversations during many intermissions through the years. And how wonderful it was to always count on seeing him every July at the Playhouse for FutureFest, supporting the development of new plays with energy and excitement, especially in 2017 when his grandson Jack starred in a special presentation of Peter Filichia’s “Adam’s Gifts.”

The local arts community has truly a lost a titan of the stage but Jim’s indelible legacy will linger in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him and witness his artistry.

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August 2, 2021 · 10:11 am

The Passing of Barbara Jo Warapius

From Cincinnati.Com

MISC_Barbara Jo WarapiusBarbara Jo Warapius

Amelia – Barbara Jo, loving daughter of Norma Causland of Vero Beach, FL. and the late Thomas Warapius passed away on Wednesday 21 July at the age of 67. She leaves behind a loving sister Susan Jacobs, and nieces Lyndsay and Kellee Jacobs, all of Ontario, Canada. Barbara Jo was born in Cincinnati and was a dual citizen of Canada and the U.S. She received an honours degree in Music from the University of Windsor and Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University in Sudbury, Ontario.

As a pianist and musical director, she was a prized member of countless productions put on by Cincinnati area groups like the Footlighters and the Beechmont Players, Inc.. She served as Secretary of Cincinnati UpDownTowners and was very proud to serve as a member of the Kentucky Army Reserve Band. Barbara Jo was employed with Great American Insurance Group, in Cincinnati. Barbara Jo was known for her many passions: animals, the great Canadian north, clothes making and her iconic V.W. Cabrio convertibles. She will be missed for her offbeat humour, razor-sharp intellect, and endless stories. Condolences may be shared with the family at ThomasJustinMemorial.com Arrangements will be made at a later date to celebrate Barbara Jo’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara Jo’s name may be directed to your local SPCA.

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