By TRILBY BERESFORD | Reporter
As the epicenter of the Palisadian arts community, Theatre Palisades always has a production on the go. A fairly elaborate one took place on Sunday, Aug. 12: The 2018 annual awards show.
Far from being a simple ceremony, this comprehensive live event came complete with a gourmet dinner and sampling of theatrical and musical performances by the Palisades Actors’ Troupe, Theatre Palisades Youth and visiting actors.
When it came time to recognize the talent and effort of theater participants who work tirelessly to create memorable experiences for Palisadian theater-goers, the stage was stood upon by a collection of special personalities.
Actors Troupe members Carolyn Field and Mitch Feinstein presented the Lead Actor and Actress awards to Scott Gardner and Mia Christou for “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike.” This is a modern comedy play written by Christopher Durang in 2012. Giane Morris was also recognized in the Lead Actress category for “The Fantasticks,” which is Harvey Schmidt’s 1960 musical.
Charmaine Glennon and Margot Rifenbark presented the Featured Actor award to Jack Winnick for “The Price,” Arthur Miller’s 1968 play. The Featured Actress gong went to Bri Giger for “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike.”
Tyler Parker and Mariel Suarez presented the Supporting Actor award to Jeff DeWitt for “The Fantasticks.” Natalie Hovee was awarded the Supporting Actress award for “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike.”
Martha Hunter presented the Director award to Tony Torrisi for “The Price.” To follow, Phil Bartolf and Laura Goldstein presented the Production award to Hunter and her producing partner Sherman Wayne for “The Price.”
The Lelah T. Pierson award was given to lighting designer Frans Klinkenberg.
Additional technical awards were presented in the fields of graphic, set, sound and costume design, recognizing Joanne Reich, Wayne, Susan Stangl and June Lissandrello.
Next on the theater agenda is “Bark! The Musical,” which runs from Aug. 31 to Oct. 7 under the direction of Stangl with musical director Gary Nesteruk.
In the fall, director Brandon Ferruccio will take on the 1936 play “Parfumerie” by Hungarian writer Miklós László. (It went on to become the inspiration for three films, including Nora Ephron’s 1998 rom-com “You’ve Got Mail.)
We look forward to the continuation of community theater that brings Palisadians together for a delightful evening.
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