TONIGHT at ACT Theatre in Seattle, Village Theatre amongst many other arts organizations in the Puget Sound area will be present at the Second Annual Gregory Awards ceremony organized by Theatre Puget Sound (TPS). Village Theatre was honored with a couple wonderful nominations–also read why the nominating panel chose Village Theatre, as published on the TPS website:
Theatre of the Year
“Always a great season. Fabulous work developing new works. And best kids’ theatre education in town. As a developer of new musicals… they are keeping alive that great American invention, the musical, by letting the next generation create new work.”
Outstanding Production — 42nd Street
“Outstanding dancing and staging. Fantastic casting and a wonderful show overall. Didn’t realize tap dancing feet could move that fast… wow!”
There are also a number of Village Theatre affiliates who have been nominated as well–we can’t wait to support them tonight. Take a look!
Outstanding Actor — Eric Ankrim
“The most phenomenal work I’ve seen possibly EVER… Pitch perfect in his approach and singing… Eric was a whirling dervish of energy… A great feat.”
Eric Ankrim on the right.
Outstanding Costume Designer — Melanie Burgess
42nd Street and Chasing Nicolette (amongst productions from other theatres)
“Best costumes I’ve seen in a long time.”
Outstanding Lighting Designer — Tom Sturge
Lost in Yonkers and Chasing Nicolette (amongst productions from other theatres)
“His use of light [in Candide]… made for a radiant and transporting design. That show has so many locations and shifts, and Tom managed to do it all with grace and artistry.”
Outstanding Music and Sound Designer — R.J. Tancioco
The Gypsy King and Chasing Nicolette (amongst productions from other theatres)
“RJ is an amazing musician and we are lucky he is staying in Seattle and not rushing away to a big career in New York.”
Outstanding Scenic Designer — Steven Capone
“This elaborate 19th century drawing room set had to move on and off stage and make room for the trolley and outdoors… big and beautiful.”
All photos by Jay Koh.
