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INNOVATHEATRE Streaming at Broadway on Demand

INNOV_logoINNOVAtheatre’s production of ORDINARY DAYS, by Adam Gwon, is one of only twelve productions selected from dozens around the country to stream alongside the best of Broadway on the website Broadway On Demand. The INNOVAtheatre production was directed by Jacqlyn Schott and the cast includes Jordan Fredericks, Bonnie Emmer, Alex Ross, and Anna Masla.

Broadway On Demand streams filmed versions of Broadway shows as well as select community theatre productions. The recent success of Hamilton on Disney Plus demonstrates that audiences are enthusiastic to watch high-quality theatrical productions at home.

ORDINARY DAYS will be available for home viewing for 24 hours starting on Tuesday, June 15 at 8:15 pm, Eastern Time. To view the broadcast, this link to Broadway On Demand has all the details.

ORDINARY DAYS has released a new behind-the-scenes video trailer to promote its upcoming streaming production of ORDINARY DAYS. View the video trailer here.

The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) paid for the professional recording as part of their upcoming Virtual AACTFest 2021. AACT received dozens of applications for its upcoming virtual event celebrating the best in community theatre. However, only twelve productions were selected to be filmed.

“We’re so humbled and honored to receive this recognition–especially for a show that has brought so much joy. I feel blessed to have had the chance to work with all of the artists whose talents have brought us to this point,” said ORDINARY DAYS director Jacqlyn Schott. “ORDINARY DAYS is a show all about the power of connection; and I’m so happy we’re able to share it with so many in a time where we need it most.”

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Troy Resident to Receive National Theatre Award

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Gerri Nichols.

Gerri Nichols of Troy, Ohio is being honored with the Robert E. Gard Superior Volunteer Award from the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The award will be presented at an awards ceremony during the AACTFest 2017 national festival in Rochester, Minnesota June 26-July 1, 2017.

The AACT Robert E. Gard Superior Volunteer Award is presented to individuals above the age of 65 who have faithfully served community theatre on a non-paid basis for over 25 years. Visit aact.org/awards for information on all AACT National Awards, 2017 AACT Award winners, and previous honorees.

Gerri Nichols is a founding member of Troy Civic Theatre (TCT), established in 1965, and is the only original member still continuously active with productions. Over the past 50 years, she has worked tirelessly as the theatre’s primary costumer, providing the costumes for over 110 productions. As the theatre’s stock of costumes and props has grown, an off-site storage warehouse—the Gerri Nichols Annex—was obtained, and Gerri has taken on the often-thankless task of Annex Supervisor. Over the years, she has been recognized for her designs, earning countless Barnstormer Awards (determined by audiences), as well as Dayton, Ohio community theatre awards, and Ohio Community Theatre Association regional and state level awards. Beyond her work in costuming, Gerri is also director of the TCT Repertory Company, which brings performing art into the community through readers theatre and song. “Theatre – it’s a case of Love,” she says. “A response to real live people, not just shadows on a screen, but sheer pleasure, hilarity, terror, life. The Barn in the Park – Troy Civic Theatre has been my opportunity to be part of that theatre!”

AACT provides networking, resources, and support for America’s theatres. AACT represents the interests of more than 7,000 theatres across the United States and its territories, as well as theatre companies with the U.S. Armed Services overseas.

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