Concord Players members have received 12 Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatre (EMACT) Dash Award nominations for last season's opulent musical The Scarlet Pimpernel and the classic drama Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Concord residents Linda McConchie, Charlie Atherton, Cheri Fletcher are among the nominees. Ms. Fletcher served as Concord Players President last year, and Ms. McConchie continues to serve this year as Concord Players Vice President of Productions.
The 2010 Dash Award nominees for Concord Players are:
- Concord Players for BEST PRODUCTION (A MUSICAL): The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Charlie Atherton, Cheri Fletcher & Lisbeth Cahill for BEST HAIR & MAKE-UP DESIGN (MUSICAL) The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Ethan Butler for BEST LEAD ACTOR (MUSICAL) The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Brian Harris for BEST SET DESIGN (MUSICAL) The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Tom Large for BEST LEAD ACTOR (PLAY) Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
- Linda McConchie (two nominations) for BEST SET DRESSING (MUSICAL) and BEST PROP COORDINATION (MUSICAL) for The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Paula Ruberti McNabb for BEST STAGE MANAGEMENT (MUSICAL) The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Bob Pascucci for BEST SOUND DESIGN (PLAY) Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
- Rick Shamel for BEST LIGHTING DESIGN (MUSICAL) The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Jennifer Shea for BEST SET DESIGN (PLAY) Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
- Tracy Wall for BEST COSTUME DESIGN (MUSICAL) The Scarlet Pimpernel
The EMACT Dash Awards are given to recognize high artistic achievement in the community theatre industry in this state. EMACT will announce the award winners at its annual Dash Award gala on Saturday, August 28, 2010. The gala reception starts at 6 p.m. and the awards presentation ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m. in Carey Hall on 1605 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA. The public is welcome to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at www.emact.org.Concord Players has been presenting high quality theatrical productions at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden Street for over ninety years. Season subscriptions for three plays next season are now on summer sale for only $44. Learn more about Concord's premiere community theatre at www.concordplayers.org.
Photos: By Rik Pierce, courtesy of Concord Players.
