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Heller Theatre of Tulsa and Theatre North of Tulsa Share
Top Honors
The
Oklahoma Community Theatre Association (OCTA) is proud to announce the
results from OCTAFest 2006-2007, the 20th biannual statewide festival of
community theatre sponsored by OCTA, held July 6-9, 2006 on the campus of
the University of Oklahoma. Heller Theatre of Tulsa's production of
"The Unexpected Man" by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher
Hampton; and Tulsa's Theatre North's production of "Who Will Sing For
Lena?" by Janice L. Liddell shared honors as Outstanding Production
and will represent Oklahoma at the American Association of Community
Theatre's Region VI Festival to be held in Alexandria, LA on April 4-7,
2007.
"It's a privilege for Oklahoma to send two productions to AACT
Regionals, and it only happened because so many theatres from around the
state made the effort to bring a production to OCTAFest," said OCTA
Executive Director, Michael Jones. The rules of AACT allow states with ten
or more entries in their state festivals to send two representatives to the
AACT Regional Festival. "It takes great sacrifice of time and
resources to participate in OCTAFest," continued Jones, "and the
Board and Staff of OCTA recognize and appreciate the efforts of the participating
companies."
Lawton Community Theatre's production of "The Three Billy Goats
Gruff" was named the Production of Honor, and will be the alternate
entry for the AACT Region VI Festival, should one of the other companies be
unable to attend.
 
(L to R) Charles Whitson, Liz Masters, Jenny Jackson and
Julie Tattershall from Heller Theatre's production of "The Unexpected
Man." Vanessa Adams-Harris of Theatre North of Tulsa's production of
"Who Will Sing For Lena?"
Oklahoma community theatres participating in OCTAFest 2006-2007 were:
Theatre North of Tulsa, Red Carpet Community Theatre of Elk City, Grove
Community Playmakers, Muskogee Little Theatre, Ponca Playhouse, Ardmore
Little Theatre, ReACT Theatre of Tonkawa, Poteet Theatre of Oklahoma City,
Lawton Community Theatre, and Heller Theatre of Tulsa.
Adjudicators for OCTAFest 2006-2007 were Morrie Enders of Kalamazoo, MI;
Keith Martin of Richmond, VA; and Annette Procunier of Bala, Ontario,
Canada.
A complete listing of the awards presented is below:
Outstanding Production -
shared by Heller Theatre of Tulsa's production of "The Unexpected
Man" by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by
Jenny Jackson; and Theatre North of Tulsa's production of "Who Will
Sing For Lena?" by Janice L. Liddell, directed by Todd Murray.
Production of Honor - Lawton
Community Theatre's production of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff",
a musical adaptation by Kevin M. Reese, directed by Cynthia Kent.
Standing Ovation Award -
Poteet Theatre of Oklahoma City's production of "The Gifts of the
Magi," book and lyrics by Ben Hall, music composed and arranged by
Matt Schinske and Kris Schinske, additional music and lyrics by Jay Prock,
directed by Ben Hall.
All State Cast
Vanessa Adams-Harris for her
portrayal of Lena May Baker in Theatre North of Tulsa's production of
"Who Will Sing For Lena?" by Janice L. Liddell.
Alec Carson for his portrayal
of Antoine in ReACT Theatre of Tonkawa's production of "An Empty Plate
at the Cafe' du Grand Boeuf" by Michael Hollinger.
Tristan Clark for his
portrayal of Barry in Ardmore Little Theatre's production of "The Boys
Next Door" by Tom Griffin.
Bryan Gamsjager for his
portrayal of Claude in ReACT Theatre of Tonkawa's production of "An
Empty Plate at the Cafe' du Grand Boeuf" by Michael Hollinger.
Alex Hall for her portrayal of
Della Young in Poteet Theatre of OKC's production of "The Gifts of the
Magi," book and lyrics by Ben Hall, music composed and arranged by
Matt Schinske and Kris Schinske, additional music and lyrics by Jay Prock.
Ben Hall for his portrayal of
Soapy/Mr. Winterbottom in Poteet Theatre of OKC's production of "The
Gifts of the Magi," book and lyrics by Ben Hall, music composed and
arranged by Matt Schinske and Kris Schinske, additional music and lyrics by
Jay Prock.
Tiphani Haraughty for her
portrayal of Beth Finnegan in "Jerry Finnegan's Sister" by Jack
Neary.
Liz Masters for her portrayal
of The Woman in Heller Theatre of Tulsa's production of "The
Unexpected Man" by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Marquest Shannon for his
portrayal of Lucien in Ardmore Little Theatre's production of "The
Boys Next Door" by Tom Griffin.
Aly Sutherlin for her
portrayal of The Troll in Lawton Community Theatre's production of
"The Three Billy Goats Gruff," a musical adaptation by Kevin M.
Reese.
Achievement in Directing to Jenny Jackson for her direction of
Heller Theatre of Tulsa's production of "The Unexpected Man" by
Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Achievement in Set Design to Pete Shields for his design of ReACT
Theatre of Tonkawa's production of "An Empty Plate at the Cafe' du
Grand Boeuf" by Michael Hollinger.
Achievement in Lighting Design
to Neil Fisher for his design
of Theatre North of Tulsa's production of "Who Will Sing For Lena?"
by Janice L. Liddell.
Achievement in Costume Design
to Sharon Sutherlin for her
design of Lawton Community Theatre's production of "The Three Billy
Goats Gruff", a musical adaptation by Kevin M. Reese.
Achievement in Stage Management
to Monica Stolfa for Ardmore
Little Theatre's production of "The Boys Next Door" by Tom
Griffin.
Grove Community Playmakers named Theatre of the Year
The Grove Community Playmakers were awarded
the most prestigious award given by the Oklahoma Community Theatre when
they were named Theatre of the Year
as part of the festivities of OCTAFest 2006. The Grove Community Playmakers
are known for their diverse programming, their commitment to youth in
theatre, and for their outstanding dedication to excellence in all aspects
of their product. Additionally, the Board
of Directors of Muskogee
Little Theatre was given the OCTAVision Award in recognition of
establishing and successfully accomplishing a long-range goal. Also
recognized for their service to Oklahoma community theatre were Merrisue
Lucardeaux, who was awarded the Bill Crawford Memorial Award, and Joel
Wellnitz, who was awarded the Hall of Honor award. OCTA is proud to
recognize these organizations and individuals for their achievements.
  
Picture 1 - The Grove Community Playmakers with their
awards from OCTAFest. Picture 2 - Michael Jones (L) and Shonda Currell (R)
present Muskogee Little Theatre Board President Adele McClure (C) with the
OCTAVision Award. Picture 3 - Michael Jones (L) and Shonda Currell (R)
present Merrisue Lucardeaux (C) with the Bill Crawford Memorial Award.
Results of OCTA's 2006 Marketing Contest Announced
The Oklahoma Community Theatre Association's 2006 Marketing
Contest was held in conjunction with OCTAFest 2006-2007, with entries being
displayed at OCTAFest and the winners announced as part of the awards
ceremony at the closing of OCTAFest. Entries were received from Shawnee
Little Theatre, Ardmore Little Theatre, Muskogee Little Theatre, Owasso
Community Theatre, Theater Bartlesville, Carpenter Square Theater of OKC,
Duncan Little Theatre, Grove Community Playmakers, ReACT Theatre of
Tonkawa, Chickasha Community Theatre, Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, and
Lawton Community Theatre. Winners in the various categories are listed
below:
Best Season Brochure Design
1st Place to Shawnee Little Theatre
2nd Place to Ardmore Little Theatre
Best Newsletter Design
1st Place to Owasso Community Theatre
2nd Place to Theater Bartlesville
Best Poster Design
1st Place to Grove Community Playmakers, "The Little Prince"
2nd Place to ReACT Theatre of Tonkawa, "An Empty Plate at the Café' du
Grand Boeuf"
3rd Place to Carpenter Square Theatre of OKC, "Wonder of the
World"
Best T-Shirt Design
1st Place to Owasso Community Theatre, "The Laramie Project"
2nd Place to Muskogee Little Theatre, "Dracula"
Best Program Design
1st Place to Ardmore Little Theatre, "Chicago"
2nd Place to Muskogee Little Theatre, "Bus Stop"
3rd Place to Duncan Little Theatre, "Uh, Oh…Christmas"
Best Website Design
1st Place to Owasso Community Theatre
2nd Place to Lawton Community Theatre
Most Unique Promotional Idea
1st Place to Muskogee Little Theatre, a DVD presentation, "35 Years of
Entertainment and Education"
2nd Place to Duncan Little Theatre, cover design contest for "Tom
Sawyer"
3rd Place to the Grove Community Playmakers for their creation of
"Puck the Pelican" and Puck's Protagonists
Congratulations to all who placed, and to
all the organizations that submitted entries.
August 2006 Community Theatre Events
Jul.
13-Aug. 6 TITUS ANDRONICUS, OK Shakespeare in the Park, Edmond 405-340-1222
Jul. 31-Aug. 1 AUDITIONS: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR, Gaslight Theatre, Enid
580-234-2307
Aug. 3-5 ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Ardmore Little Theatre 580-223-6387
Aug. 4-6 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Ardmore Little Theatre 580-223-6387
Aug. 4-12 PICASSO AT THE LAPINE AGILE, Heller Theatre, Tulsa 918-746-5065
Aug. 4-12 ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE, Muskogee Little Theatre 918-816-0688
Aug. 4-Sep. 2 NOISES OFF, The Pollard Theatre, Guthrie 405-282-2800
Aug. 5-13 TE ATA (World Premiere),Univ. of Science and Arts of OK,
Chickasha 405-574-1310
Aug. 7-8 AUDITIONS: LIFE WITH FATHER, Ardmore Little Theatre 580-223-6387
Aug. 10-19 METAMORPHOSES BY OVID, Midwestern Theatre Troupe, Tulsa
918-583-8487
Aug. 10-Sep. 3 THE TAMING OF THE SHREW,OK Shakespeare in the Park, Edmond
405-340-1222
Aug. 11 USO SHOW & 2006 Miss Oklahoma Lauren Nelson,Wacker Park, Pauls
Valley
405-756-6781
Aug. 11-12 FAITH COUNTRY, Arts & Humanities Council of Yukon 405-
354-2656
Aug. 11-20 CINDERELLA, Tulsa Spotlighters 918-587-5030
Aug. 13-14 AUDITIONS: NEIL SIMON'S THE ODD COUPLE, Muskogee Little Theatre
918-816-0688
Aug. 17-26 CURIOUS SAVAGE, Owasso Community Theatre 918-274-3420
Aug. 19 AUDITIONS: FOOLS, Clark Theatre, Tulsa 918-669-6455
Aug. 20 AUDITIONS: CARDS ON THE TABLE, Broken Arrow Community Playhouse,
918-258-0077
Aug. 23-Sep. 2 REMUS TALES, OK Children's Theatre, Oklahoma City
405-951-0011
Aug. 24-25 THE THREE BELLES OF EDEN, Round the Bend Players and Heller
Council, Tulsa
918-746-5065
Aug. 26 AUDITIONS: NO WIDER THAN THE HEART, Heller Theatre, Tulsa
918-746-5065
Aug. 26 RECIPE FOR LOVE with Janet Rutland, Lawton Community Theatre
580-355-1600
Aug. 26-Sep. 17 SOMEONE TO LOVE, Jewel Box Theatre, OKC 405-521-1786
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