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June 29, 2017 · 11:29 am

2016-2017 Orchid Awards for Acting Up

ACTUP-logoADDAMS FAMILY

  • Excellence in Lobby Display- Karen Kopack, Stephanie Bush
  • Excellence in Program-Tammy Pugh
  • Excellence in Producing- Laura Peebles
  • Excellence in Lighting Design -Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Set Design-Brent Peebles, Scott Meyer
  • Excellence in Stage Management- Joey Schnell
  • Excellence in Special Effects-Scott Meyer
  • Excellence in Costumes- Andrea Ledford, Sue Speno, Becky Corstanje
  • Excellence in MakeUp/Wigs- Becky Corstanje, Natalie Dupree, Rilee Malloy, Cheryl Poole
  • Excellence in Direction-Debbie Meyer
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality Debbie Meyer and cast
  • Excellence in Musical Direction- Jeanne Bilyeu
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance-Spencer Walsh as Fester
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Samuel Hoyer as Gomez
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Megan Ledford as Grandma
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Connor Hart as Lurch
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Claire Northcut as Wednesday
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Matt Pugh as Lucas

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

  • Excellence in Program- Lindsey Sodano
  • Excellence in Stage Manager- Debbie Meyer
  • Excellence in Producing- Laura Peebles
  • Excellence in Set Construction- Steve Fair
  • Excellence in Costume Design- Andrea Ledford, Sue Speno, Becky Corstanje
  • Excellence in Direction- Brent Peebles
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Michael Williams as Joesph
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Skye Haruyama as Reuben
  • Excellence in Musical Theater Performance- Cammi Caldwell as Simeon
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Kayla Stroud as Judah
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Kate Shields as Narrator
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Claire Northcut as Narrator
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Carly Shepherd as Narrator
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance Spencer Walsh as Pharaoh
  • Excellence in Choreography- Arlene Borock-Balzco, Tess Hogan, Megan Ledford, Maria Wheeler, Danielle Morey and Ally Peebles
  • Excellence in Musical Direction- Jeanne Bilyeu
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction- Jeanne Billyeu
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality- Brent Peebles and cast
  • Excellence in Ensemble- Brent Peebles and cast

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June 29, 2017 · 8:59 am

2016-2017 Orchid Awards for Mason Community Players

MCP_logoDIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

  • Excellence in Set Construction – Darren Lee
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Tessa Catlin
  • Excellence in Properties – Paula Clark and Paula Johansen-Triplett
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Lora “Lolo” Pateras as Jolene
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Brandon Dunphy as Andre
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Catherine Schultz as Muriel
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Elizabeth Beiting-Lipps as Christine Colgate
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Matthew J. Schiesl as Freddy
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Benson as Fiona
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Darren Lee as Lawrence Jameson
  • Excellence in Producing – Laureen Catlin
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Brian Bisig
  • Excellence in Orchestra – Brian Bisig and Orchestra
  • Excellence in Direction – Lara Gonzalez

MURDER’S BAD BUT MONDAY CAN KILL YOU

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Shannon Mahoney as Polly Boone
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Melissia Gary as Kathren Hallifax
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Jim Cronin as Harry Monday
  • Excellence in Producing – Laureen Catlin

INSPECTING CAROL

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Joel Lind as Larry Vauxhall
  • Excellence in Properties – Gail Rudolph and Connie Bishop
  • Excellence in Producing – Darren Lee

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Mary Beth Benken-Riesenberg
  • Excellence in Costumes – Lori Krull
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Mason Players
  • Excellence in Set Decor – Mary Stan Fizer
  • Excellence in Choreography – Steven Percer
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Carly Jo Baumgartner
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Darren Lee as Mr. Bennet
  • Excellence in Producing – Gaylene May Schumacher

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June 28, 2017 · 11:22 am

2016-2017 Orchid Awards for Milford Theatre Guilde

MTG_logo_newMURDER BY NATURAL CAUSES

  • Ian Tinney – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Arny Stoller – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Barbara Russell – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Kelly Geoppinger – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Micheal R Kiser – Excellence in Set Design
  • Kelly Geoppinger – Excellence in Set Décor

THE 39 STEPS

  • Micheal R Kiser – Excellence in Directing
  • Micheal R Kiser & Cast – Excellence in Ensemble
  • Ryan J Poole – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Becky Cole & Linda Roll –Excellence in Producing
  • Terri Wilson – Excellence in Lighting Design
  • Greg Roth – Excellence in Sound Design
  • Milford Theatre Guilde – Excellence in House
  • Elizabeth Wyan & Shannon Trier – Excellence in Set Décor
  • Cast & Crew – Excellence in Set Construction

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June 28, 2017 · 10:34 am

The Passing of Fred Wise

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Fred Wise.

As we announced at the festival Friday, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Fred Wise, Ohio Community Theatre Association historian, board member, and long-time friend. He will be sorely missed by all of the OCTA Family. Please keep his daughter, Aara, and the rest of Fred’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 30, from 5:00 to 8:00, at the Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 W. Main St., Newark, OH. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1, at 10:00 am. Complete details can be viewed at www.vocfh.com.

Sincerely,
Wayne Kirsch
OCTA 1st VP

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June 28, 2017 · 8:45 am

2016-2017 Orchid Awards for Fairfield Footlighters

fflTHE RAINMAKER

  • Leah Murphy – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Jason Hauslein – Excellence in Set Design
  • Jason Hauslein – Excellence in Set Decor
  • Jason Hauslein, Jamal Ishmon, Geoff Werbin
  • Ashley Yates – Excellence in Set Construction
  • Darlene Feldmann – Excellence in Producing
  • Darlene Feldmann – Excellence in Program Art

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

  • Brandon Burtis – Excellence in Direction
  • Dan Schindler – Excellence in Producing
  • Brandon Burtis & Cast – Excellence in Ensemble
  • Jason Hauslein – Excellence in Set Design
  • Jason Hauslein – Excellence in Set Decor
  • Jason Hauslein, Jamal Ishmon, Geoff Werbin
  • Ashley Yates – Excellence in Set Construction
  • Branton Burtis & Dan Schindler – Excellence in Properties

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR

  • Jaime Ball – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Jackie Marshall – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Kevin Roach – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Rachel Smith – Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Melissa Noll – Excellence in Producing
  • Jacob Brown – Excellence in Sound Design
  • Darlene Feldmann – Excellence in Program          

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

  • Megan E. Hirka – Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
  • April Osborne – Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
  • Jacob Spicer – Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
  • Mimi Witsken – Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
  • Michael Wright – Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance
  • Heidi Schiller – Excellence in Direction
  • Heidi Schiller & Cast – Excellence in Ensemble
  • Dan Schindler – Excellence in Producing
  • Jacob Brown – Excellence in Lighting Design
  • James C. Davis – Excellence in Lobby Display
  • Darlene Feldmann – Excellence in Program
  • Fairfield Footlighters – Excellence in House

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