2013 Orchid/OCTA Awards

Cincinnati Community Theaters are judged throughout the year by a panel of critics appointed by ACT, the Association of Community Theaters. In addition to constructive criticism – that is used to improve and maintain the quality of our productions – we receive recognition for excellence in direction, performance, and the technical aspects of our presentations. These are called Orchid Awards and are given out every June.

Snoopy! The Musical

Direction: Dennis Murphy
Musical Theatre Performance: Elizabeth Chinn Malloy
Musical Theatre Performance: Macy Martin
Ensemble: The Cast
Choreography: Dennis Murphy
Musical Direction: Linda Abbott
Light Design: David Dressler
Costumes: Elaine Griffin Michael

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Acting in a Play: Mary Stone
Acting in a Play: Ann Barfels
Acting in a Play: Stefanie Adams
Acting in a Play: Dennis Murphy
Acting in a Play: Ray Lebowski
Acting in a Play: Wayne Kirsch
Acting in a Play: Joseph Kozak
Ensemble: The Cast
Producing: Valeria Amburgey and Mary Stone
Set Design: Scott A. Baker
Set Construction: Scott A. Baker & Crew
Set Décor: Dennis Murphy
Stage Management: Wendy Winkler Williams
Properties: Betsy Cutler Obermeyer
House: Gretchen Gantner and Crew

Jerry Finnegan’s Sister

Direction: Ray Persing
Acting in a Play: Bonnie Emmer
Acting in a Play: Nate Netzley
Other (Dresser): Cynthia Morin Emmer
Ensemble: The Cast
Producing: Ray Persing and Gretchen Gantner
Light Design: Michael L. Morehead
Costumes: Bonnie Emmer and Gretchen Gatner
House: Rusty Lacy
Original Program Art: Brandon Flaig
Overall Technical Quality
Overall Performance Quality

Doubt: A Parable

Direction: Michael L. Morehead
Ensemble: The Cast
Sound Design: Michael L. Morehead
Lobby Display: Dan Phares
Merit in Acting*: Glenn Schaich
Outstanding in Acting*: Burgess Byrd

* Southwest Regional OCTA Awards

Barefoot in the Park

Direction: Laura Boggs
Acting in a Play: David Trump
Acting in a Play: Bett Kooris
Producing: Mary Stone
Set Design: Betsy Cutler Obermeyer
Properties: Scott A. Baker
House: Rusty Lacy, Amy Shaffer Waldfogle, Natasha Boeckmann
Lobby Display: Dan Phares

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