Morris
Theatre Guild
Annual Awards Night 2006
photos of the event are below
The Morris Theatre Guild held its annual awards banquet at the Theatre Saturday night, August 26th. Many veteran members along with new members and guests were present. Among these were Dave & Nicky Bell, charter members of the Morris Theatre Guild visiting all the way from Arizona. Bonnie Downes was also present after recently moving to Burlington Iowa. Bonnie's contributions both on and off stage, and especially her directing talents will sorely be missed by all of us at the Guild along with our audiences. Thanks for EVERYTHING Bonnie!
The pot luck dinner was delicious and filling as always. Paula Rybak, guild president was the gracious hostess for the event, and lead the members in a brief general membership meeting.
A highlight DVD was prepared by James Hastings and viewed at the banquet and enjoyed by all. BTW...a little bird told me that James was settling into his new dwelling at college the weekend of the banquet, while his parents were preparing a big move to Texas. With only two weeks to get it done, James got this steller DVD done for us! It was GREAT James. Thank You! This Web Master believes you will go FAR!
Best Director Award went to Bonnie Downes for her witty and poignant play, The Second Time Around.
Best Assistant Director went to Eda Kent for her dedicated work on Seeing Stars In Dixie.
Outstanding Actress Awards went to Bonnie Downes who played Clemmie in Seeing Stars In Dixie, and Stephanie Lehnig for her portrayal as Harriet in Saving Grace.
Outstanding Actor awards went to Jim Welch who played Walter in Saving Grace, and Arthur in The Second Time Around. Also winning was Mathew Root for portraying Alex in Saving Grace.
Outstanding Debut went to Naomi Heilmann for her portrayal of Grace in Saving Grace. She also won an outstanding technical support award for stage managing and her backstage work on Seeing Stars In Dixie.
Best Set went to the spring comedy/drama Seeing Stars In Dixie. Directed by Jim Welch, Assisted by Eda Kent, and set building crew chief Mathew Root.
Best Show Of 2006 went to Seeing Stars In Dixie, directed by Jim Welch, assisted by Eda Kent, stage managed by Naomi Heilmann.
Outstanding technical support awards went to:
Caleb Moss...Saving Grace, Seeing Stars In Dixie.
James
Hastings...Saving Grace
Naomi
Heilmann...Seeing Stars In Dixie
Louanne
Lenzie...The Second Time Around
Tom
Lerner...The Second Time Around
If someone was accidentally not mentioned please let me know via email and a correction will be made.
Thank you ALL for a GREAT season!
Paula Rybak Guild President welcomes the guests.
Mr. And Mrs. "G" were all smiles.
Randy, and the unHoly Grail, masters of all they survey.
Lorry and Bobbi were stylin'!
Tim and Naomi were looking rather cozy.
Dave
And Nicky Bell, Charter Members Of The Guild Made An Appearance For
Our Awards Ceremony.
Love Those British Accents!!
Paula and Stephanie Showing Off Those Pearly Whites.
Erin and Mom...Looking Good.
Kelly Johnson Puttin' On The Ritz.
Al and Judy Were Enjoying The Festivities.
Jim and Eda On The Deck, Enjoying A Warm Late Summer Night.
Bonnie
Downes and Eda Kent
Best Director and Best Assistant Director for 2006.
Left
To Right:
Mathew Root Best Actor, Bonnie Downes Best Actress, Naomi Heilmann Best Debut,
Stephanie Lehnig Best Actress, Jim Welch Best Actor For 2006.
Best
Set For 2006,
"Seeing Stars In Dixie."
L To R...Naomi Helimann Stage Manager, Jim Welch Director,
Eda Kent Assistant Director, Mathew Root Set Building Crew Chief.
Best
Show For 2006,
Seeing
Stars In Dixie!
Top
Row: Randy Lowery and Jim Welch.
Bottom Row: Andrea Gustafson, Judy Miller, Erin
Wendel, Bonnie Downes and Eda Kent.
See You All For Our Next Great Season!!