Washington Little Theater Co. elects new officer slate for 2010

Prior to the Washington Little Theater STARZ Awards Program Friday evening, January 15, officers for 2010 were elected and included the following: Libby Foster, president; Susan Branan, secretary; Buzzy Randall, treasurer; Jeff Foster, house vice-president; Paula Stevens, membership vicepresident; Lamont Lannae, technical; Jo Randall, box office; Skip Padgett, production; Zena Zahran, grants/fund raising; Ginny King and Debbie McLeod, board members; and Emma Collins and Jacob Davis, junior board members.

The new board took office after the election and will serve this year, meeting bi-monthly. Membership vice-president Paul Stevens is still taking memberships.

The first play of the year will be “What Da Devil” which will run March 5 and 6 and will be directed by Sue Davidson.

Stan Coe and his cast have already begun rehearsals for “My Fair Lady” which will be presented in April.

Washington Little Theater Co. honors the year’s biggest stars in ceremonies

The Washington Little Theater summer production of “The Dixie Swim Club” came away with top honors at the Washington STARZ Awards program on Friday evening, January 15. The show was named “Best Show” of the 2009 season, and Emma Collins was named “Best Director.”

Other winners included Zach Gebing. “Best Youth Actor” for his role in “The Jungle Book;” and Libby Foster, “Best Actor,” for her role in “The Dixie Swim Club.”

As guests came for the show they walked up the red carpet to the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse to the music of Broadway. Flowers in the lobby and on stage were enhanced with gold stars, carrying out the “STARZ” theme.

Henry Harris, master of ceremonies, kept the audience entertained as he introduced “Presenters” and winners. April Shelton, a student at Augusta State University and valued member of the Summer Drama Camp staff, provided beautiful music during the evening. April is planning to attend college in Italy this summer.

Directors’ gifts were presented during the evening to Libby Foster for directing “The Jungle Book” and “Aladdin;” Emma Collins for “Dixie Swim Club;” and Bradley Barber for “Christmas Tuna.”

Following the program, refreshments were served on stage. A huge sheet cake embossed with “Washington STARZ Awards” and stars, with cheese straws, and hot cider was the center attraction. A beautiful bouquet of red roses and gypsophilia, given by Ginny King, decorated the serving table and the roses were given to some of the ladies who attended.

Zach Gebing was named “Best Youth Actor” for his part in “The Jungle Book.”

Emma Collins received the “Best Director” award.

The “Best Actor” trophy went to Libby Foster for her part in “Dixie Swim Club.”

Members of the awards committee included Michael Horgan, Roberta George, Jeannie Bruce, Jim Caddell, Jim Newsome, and Laura Connely.

Little Theater STARZ Awards

Little Theater Co. to hold STARZ awards Friday, January 15

An inaugural STARZ Awards program of the Washington Little Theater Company will be held on Friday evening, January 15.

Trophies will be given to the Best Actor, Best Youth Actor, Best Show, and Best Director. Judges have been attending all the 2009 shows and have chosen the recipients of the awards.

The evening promises to be an exciting event as superlatives are given in these areas. It is planned to be an annual event.

The gala night will take place at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse on Alexander Avenue at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. There will be special entertainment and refreshments will be served.

Also during the evening, Director’s awards will be presented to Libby Foster (Youth Drama Camp), Emma Collins (The Dixie Swim Club), and Bradley Barber (Tuna Christmas). A special tribute to the memory of Carlton Norris will also be a part of the evening’s activities.

“Put on your party clothes and walk up the Red Carpet to the show,” said Emma Collins, chairman of the evening activities. (Party clothes are not required, but will add to the festivities.)