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.
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