Excellence in Vocal Ensemble work to the Cast

Excellence in Vocal Performance to Rochelle Pray and Danielle Colombo for their portrayal of Twins Daisy and Violet Hilton.

Excellence in Music Direction to Mike Szatkowski.

"This cast was a marvel to listen to!  Not only were the notes rich and the sound clear, their power knocked you out of your seat!"

 

"Both of these actresses brought the house down with their beautiful voices, powerful blend and rich sound.  No better match could have been made.  There was never a moment that we didn't believe that they were sisters." 

 

"Mike's skill showed in the quality of sound coming off the stage.  This was a powerhouse cast with a capable leader to guide them!"

 There are three (3) separate categories of Merit Awards as follows:
"Outstanding" - To be issued to the whole or part of the whole of a theatrical event or production of a superlative quality rarely witnessed or experienced by the adjudicator.
"Excellence" - To be issued to the whole or part of the whole of a theatrical event or production considered by the adjudicator to be of exceptional merit surpassing the norm.
"Meritorious Achievement" - To be issued to the whole or part of the whole of a theatrical event or production considered by the adjudicator to be worthy of special recognition.

     The 2008 TANYS Festival will be November 21, 22 and 23 at the Stuart Steiner Theater, Genesee Center for the Arts in Batavia, New York.  Formal presentations of these awards will be held on Saturday, November 22nd, during the TANYS Festival Awards Banquet.  Contact Michael Arve, Festival Chair at michaelarve@yahoo.com for more information.  Congratulations and best wishes for your future productions. 

Adjudicator: Pam Rapoza
Production: Side Show
Company:  Irondequoit Theatre Guild
Date: May 3, 2008
Region: Finger Lakes Region

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