Saturday, August 8 was a night to remember as the Playhouse honored the achievements of its volunteers at the 58th Annual Chanticleer Awards!
Fashioned after the Tony Awards -- but combined with the populist spirit of the People's Choice Awards -- the Chanticleer Awards honor the artistic efforts of the Playhouse's dedicated and talented volunteers, both on stage and behind the scenes!
The Erin Dillon Youth Recognition Award
J.J. McAdams
(runner-up: Leslie Johnson)
The Producer's Award
Shannon Brown
Best Props Design
Tom Abdoo and M.J. Coulson for Man of La Mancha
Best Supporting Actor in a Musical
Ian Haberman (Sancho Panza in Man of La Mancha)
Lead Actress in a Play
Holly Humes (Lizzie Curry in The Rainmaker)
Best Lighting Design
Erin Katz Ford and Alan Scott Ferrall for Man of La Mancha
Best Costume Design
Hedy Jones and Jasen J. Smith for Man of La Mancha
Best Supporting Actor in a Play
Jason Davis (Jim Curry in The Rainmaker)
The Young Actors Series Technical Award
John S. Catlos for his costume design for A Midsummer Night's Dream
Best Sound Design
David Ruggles for Man of La Mancha
Lead Actor in a Musical
Tom Barnes (Don Quixote/Cervantes in Man of La Mancha)
Supporting Actress in a Musical
Sarah Bailey (Antonia in Man of La Mancha)
Best Performance in the Dietz Theater
Tonya Broach (Esther in Intimate Apparel)
Best Technical Design for the Dietz Theater
Jen Draher for her properties design for Intimate Apparel
Best Supporting Actress in a Play
DeDe Klein (The Countess in Bloody Murder)
Best Actor in a Play
Dane Lee (Bill Starbuck in The Rainmaker)
Best Actress in a Musical
Amanda Davis (Eve/Mama Noah in Children of Eden)
Best Production of the 2008-2009 Mainstage Season
The Rainmaker
Richard Worswick, stage manager
Bob Belfance, director
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The Top 25 Volunteers for the 2008-2009 Season
No. 1 -- John S. Catlos (769.5 hours)
No. 2 -- Sue Smith (560 hours)
No. 3 -- David Ruggles (458 hours)
No. 4 -- Richard Worswick (440 hours)
No. 5 -- Marie Smith (406.5 hours)
No. 6 -- Helen Fleming (400 hours)
No. 7 -- Amanda Davis (385 hours)
No. 8 -- Ruth Richardson (361.5 hours)
No. 9 -- Bradley Beckwith (334.75 hours)
No. 10 -- Kevin Ford (318.50 hours)
No. 11 -- Tom Marshall (313.5 hours)
No. 12 -- M.J. Coulson (311 hours)
No. 13 -- Todd Dieringer (307.5)
No. 14 -- James Dickason (299 hours)
No. 15 -- Jerry Dorton (277.5 hours)
No. 16 -- Robyn Cooper (275 hours)
No. 17 -- Benjamin Czarnota (271 hours)
No. 18 -- Erin Katz Ford (265.5 hours)
No. 19 -- Erin Riffle (259.50 hours)
No. 20 -- J.J. McAdams (254.50 hours)
No. 21 -- John Grafton (243 hours)
No. 22 -- Caitlin McNeal (227 hours)
No. 23 -- Benjamin Rexroad (220 hours)
No. 24 -- Holly Humes (217.25 hours)
No. 25 -- Karen Burridge (214.5 hours)
