Join us in celebration!
Spotlight On Presents The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards
When: Sunday August 2, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Triad
158 West 72nd Street, 2nd Floor
(Between Broadway & Columbus Avenue, closer to Broadway)
Price: $10 + 2 drink minimum
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres plus a fabulous show featuring many of our talented artists!
Dress code: Semi-Formal/Casual Dressy
(Frank will be wearing a tux! Oooooooh!)
Join us in a celebration of the 2009 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Awards will be
given out in many acting and technical categories. An exciting and fun
evening of entertainment and celebration of our artists.
Seating capacity limited. This will sell out fast!
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Directions to The Triad
Subway: 1, 2, 3, B or C to 72nd Street
Bus: M72 Crosstown Bus to Broadway
Planet Connections Theatre Festivity 2009 Nominations
Planet Activist Award
Given to the festivity participant, who goes above and beyond the call of duty working with a charitable institution. THANK YOU!
Mark Butler , Playwright/Producer of Instant Happy! Citymeals-on-Wheels - solicitation speech at end of each show, worked closely with the charity representative on-site (the only group to have one at every show) at each show, collected a large amount of funds for their charity.
Dan Moyer , Playwright of New Beulah - chants of Democracy Now in the White Box hallway, the lounge and while collecting as patrons left, inspired us. Inserts in playbills, reps on-site, lounge event.
J.C. Svec , Playwright/Director of A Play on Words – poster board/display at front entrance, had his daughter collecting donations at every show, meeting and event with City Critters reps.
Jackie La Vanaway/Rachel McPhee , Producers of America: A Problem Play -hosted a fabulous event for Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership in our lounge, for the “Green Efforts” of their production.
Maureen Van Trease , Playwright/Actress of Those Whistling Lads: Stories and Poetry of Dorothy Parker – coordinated Three Poets charities, gave all of her tickets sales to charity, personally took toiletries to Safe Horizons, her own production benefited not just one, but three separate charities
Outstanding Overall Production of a New Play
Monetizing Emma
Produced by Thackeray Walsh, LLC
Benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids
Written by Felipe Ossa
Directed by Leah Bonvissuto
Stage Manager: Teresa-Violet Cajigas Assistant Director: Shauna Horn
Scenic Design: Jasmine Vogue Pai Lighting Design: Lauren Parrish
Costume Design: Mira Veikley
Performed by: James Arden, Dawn Jamieson, Janice Mann, Daniella Rabbani, Tovah Rose, and Nitya Vidyasagar
New Beulah
Produced by Brian Hedden and Nathaniel Kent
Benefiting Democracy Now!
Written by Dan Moyer
Directed by Jordan Fein
Stage Manager: Joie Bauer Scenic Design: Christopher Ford
Lighting and Sound Design: Chantel Pascente Costume Design: Dakota Rose
Performed by: Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Hadley Cronk, Emma Galvin, Carl Howell, James B. Kennedy, Nathaniel Kent, Emily Kenyon Scott, and Marisa Lark Wallin
Wait of the World
Produced by Matt Britten and Peter Dagger, Peter and Matt's Production Company
Benefiting The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Written By Peter Dagger
Directed by Jeremy Bloom
Scenic Design by Sean Ward
Performed by Jenny Checchia, Harry Einhorn, Joyce Miller, Rachel Richman and Joe Tannenbaum
Wrestling the Alligator
Produced by Conflict of Interest theater company
Benefiting City Harvest
Written by Sergei Burbank
Directed by Adam Karsten
Stage Manager: Joanna Leigh Jacobsen Associate Producer: Jessica Hochman
Scenic Design: Kina Park Lighting Design: Ryan Mueller
Light Design Assistant: Maxx Serpica Costume Design: Daonne Huff
Performed by: James Ware, Sergei Burbank, Amada Nichols and Annalisa Loeffer
Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event
Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Produced by Crystal Theatre, Inc. and L2 Entertainment, Inc.
Benefiting Women for Women International
Music, Lyrics and Book by Cheryl E. Kemeny
Directed by Barbara Labbadia Musical Direction by Cheryl E. Kemeny
Choreography by Dr. Kari Ann Sweeney
Stage Manager: Debra Poruban
Scenic Design: Mariner Pezza, Sarah Edwards, and Scott Edwards
Lighting Design: Jessica Burgess Sound Technician: Michelle Maher
Costume Design: Cheryl E. Kemeny and Barbara Labbadia
Stage Hands: Sarah Edwards and Mark Progano
Wardrobe Mistresses: Daniella O'Callaghan and Elizabeth Lyons
Performed by: Paulo Araujo, William Bailey, Dan Gershaw, Audra Hebard, Jessica Labbadia, Melissa Labbadia, Michael Labbadia, Brynnyn Langhorn, Mike Longo, Joseph Lucherini, , Elizabeth Markow, Mike Mejia, Lexi Moeller, Alex Palmer, Xavier Rossario, Lia Sumerano, Jennifer Van Biskirk, David Anthony Vogel and Josh Woodie
Music Performed by: Cheryl E. Kemeny, Alexeandrea Kemeny, John Montagnese and Mikhail Pivovarov
Our Country
Produced by Tony Asaro
Benefiting LGBT Community Center
Music/Lyrics by Tony Asaro Book by Dan Collins
Directed by David Taylor Little Music Direction by Eric Day
Stage Manager: Deborah Stunich Associate Producer: Jennifer Ashley Tepper
Orchestrations: Tony Asaro Scenic Desgin: David Taylor Little
Lighting Design: Nick Soylom Sound Design: Gregory Jacobs-Roseman
Costume Design: Gordon Leary Sound Board: Bill Nelson
Performed by: Jeremy Pasha and Justin Utley
Music Performed by Eric Day, Matt Hinkley, Jeremy Pasha, Arvi Sreenivasan, and Justin Smith
Twin Towers
Benefiting ENACT
Book/Lyrics by Damian Wampler
Directed by Angela Astle
Capoeira Choreography by Christopher Langner Fight Choreography by Diego Villada
Tango Choreography by Patricia Zeccola Blood Effects by Stephanie Williams
Stage Manager: Adam Samtur Lighting Design: Andy Fritsch
Sound Design: Eli Taylor Costume Design: Carly Hirschberg
Performed by Kena Anae, Myla Flores, Patricia Gibson, Jason Hurt, Lauren Kelston and Quatis Tarkington
Wagon Wheel
Produced by The Elephant Room
Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Book and Lyrics by Robin Sandusky Music by Erato Kremmyda
Directed by Rob Heller Music Direction by Mark T. Evans
Choreography by Clare Cook
Co-Produced by Maggie-Kate Coleman and Sarah Wozniak
Stage Manager: Jenny Beth Snyder Assistant Stage Manager: Eric Kubo
Scenic Design: Alyssa Erin Yackley Lighting Design: Tom Bergeron
Costume Design: Cherrye Davis Fight Choreography: Turner Smith and Elizabeth Spano
Performed by: Christina Connerton, Erica Frankel, Christopher Johnson, Yoav Levin, Elyssa Mactas, Ani Niemann, Rebecca Odorisio, Kila Packett, Sam Pinkleton, Megan Roup, Lia Barcellona Tamborra, and Michael-August Turley
Outstanding Overall Production of a Short Play, One-Act, or Monologue
Designer X from Designer X, Your Face, What Are You Doing Here?
Produced by the mush-room theater design
Written by Maria Alexandria Beech Directed and Designed by Oscar A. Mendoza
Video Installation and Technical Direction by Gabriel Comrie-Pepin
Piano Performance by Xavier Paez Haubold
Performed by: Jeffery Steven Allen, Paul Daily, and Stacie Greenwell
Meredith's Ring from Meredith's Ring and Anonymous
Produced by White Rabbit Theatre
Written and Directed by Andrew Rothkin
Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Tina Rogalski
Lighting and Sound Design: Jeremy Pape Scenic Design: Yveyi Yi
Performed by: Tom Blewitt, Juan Huang, Vanessa Ramalho, Alexander Scally and Shelly Work
Nose Fob form Café Sustainable
Written and Produced by Corcaigh Irlandese Directed by Nathan Brauner
Live Music by Steve Wrembel
Performed by: Tamar Pelzig, Synge Maher, and Solomon Shiv
The Laundry War from Instant Happy!
Written and Produced by Mark William Butler Directed by Richard P. Butler
Stage Manager/Sound Design: Devon Diaz
Performed by: Kristine Louis, Daina Schatz, and Steve Sherman
Outstanding Overall Production of an Entire Evening of One-Acts
A Play on Words
Produced by Tribe Productions
Written and Directed by J.C. Swec
Stage Manager: Sheridan Watson Assistant Stage Manager: Paloma Colon
Production Design: Studio 31
Performed by Nicole Cicchella, Sarah Cuneo, Rob Gelberg, Sarah Lopez, Edward Rosini, and Gabby Walsh
Café Sustainable and Instant Happy!
Written and Produced by Corcaigh Irlandese and Mark William Butler
Directed by Nathan Brauner and Richard P. Butler
Live Music by Steve Wrembel Stage Manager/Sound Design: Devon Diaz
Performed by: Alex Adams, Allison Crane, Bernardo Cubria, Kristine Louis, Tamar Peizig, Synge Maher, Nicholas Santasier,Daina Schatz, Steve Sherman, and Soloman Shiv.
Designer X, Your Face, What Are You Doing Here?
Produced by the mush-room theater design
Written by Maria Alexandria Beech Directed and Designed by Oscar A. Mendoza
Video Installation and Technical Direction by Gabriel Comrie-Pepin
Piano Performance by Xavier Paez Haubold
Performed by: Jeffery Steven Allen, Paul Daily, Sarah Doudna, Stacie Greenwell, Barbara Mundy and Danielle Patsakos
Meredith's Ring and Anonymous
Produced by White Rabbit Theatre and Cuchipinoy Productions
Written by Andrew Rothkin and Rodney Reyes
Directed by Andrew Rothkin and Taylor Keith
Managing Director: Anna Payumo Stage Manager: Eileen Gaughan
Set Designer and Technical Director: Mario Corales
Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Tina Rogalski
Lighting and Sound Design: Jeremy Pape Scenic Design: Yveyi Yi
Performed by: Tom Blewitt, Juan Huang, Vanessa Ramalho, Alexander Scally and Shelly Work
Outstanding Overall Production of a Solo Show
By Special Arrangement
Performed by Teresa Fischer
Piano and Musical Direction by Andrew Sotomayor
Light and Sound Operation: Aubrie Fennecken
Child of Hungry Times
Produced by New York Theatre Barn
Written and Performed by Bridget Bailey Directed by Jay O'Berski
Lighting Design: Dante Smith Production Design: Shamina Mehta
Managing Producers: Stephanie Safko and Todd Adamson
Stage Managers: J Evarts and Marcus Cooper
HER KIND: The Life and Poetry of Anne Sexton
Written by Hannah Wolfe featuring the poetry of Anne Sexton
Choreographed by Laurel Tentindo Stage Manager/ Lighting Design: Sarah Locke
Video by Franco Barbeite Video Editing: Alyssa Polacsek
Sound Design: Daniel Mintseris Sound/Video Operator: Jennifer Bruemmer
Performed by Hannah Wolfe Dances performed by Laurel Tentindo
Video Performances by Collin Biddle and Debra Kay Anderson
What Are You Doing Here?
Produced by the mush-room theater design
Written by Maria Alexandria Beech Directed and Designed by Oscar A. Mendoza
Video Installation and Technical Direction by Gabriel Comrie-Pepin
Piano Performance by Xavier Paez Haubold
Performed by Danielle Patsakos
Outstanding Overall Production of a Revival/Adaptation
America: A Problem Play
Produced by On The Square Productions
Adapted and Directed by Deborah Wolfson
Producers: Jackie LaVanway and Rachel McPhee
Scenic Design: Zane Robert Enloe Lighting Design: Matt Laust
Costume Design: Nicky Smith Stage Manager: Debra Stunich
Performed by: Devan Anderson, Samantha Debicki, Bethany Geraghty, Jeffrey Golde, Nik Kourtis, Kareem M. Lucas, Anna Marquardt, Kyle Masteller, Aaliyah Sams, Michael Swartz and Emily Tucker
Hound
Produced by HQ Rep. in association with Rachel Klein Productions
Adapted by John Patrick Bray Directed by Rachel Klein
Stage Manager: Teresa Maranzano Sound Design: Sean Gill
Costume Design: Rachel Klein and Emily Taradash
Make-up Designer Anita Rundles Board Op: Victoria M. Moshy
Performed by: Grant Boyd, Jack Corcoran, Meredith Dillard, Cavan Hallman, Abigail Hawk, Terence MacSweeny, Blaine Peltier, Alyssa Schroeter, Elizabeth Stewart and Jason Stroud
The Imaginary Invalid: By Prescription Only
Produced by Aliza Shane, Darrell Fontenot, and Dr. & Mrs. Alan and Fran Hirschman
Adapted and Directed by Aliza Shane Choreography by Chanda Calentine
Assistant Director: Kenzie West Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Fran Acuna
Lighting Design: David Momroy Costume/Scenic Design: Aliza Shane
Performed by: Anthony Aguilar, Melanie Bell, Ayelet Blumberg, Chris Cornwell, Michelle Foytek, Kevin Mitchell, Stasi Schaeffer, Harlan Short, Emily Tuckman, Kymberly Tuttle and Ebru Yonak
Those Whistling Lads: Stories and Poetry of Dorothy Parker
Produced by Third Eye Theatre Company in Association with Time Space Theatre Company, Paul Casili and Michael Levesque
Adapted by Maureen Van Trease Directed by Bricken Sparacino
Stage Manager: Livia Taybor Hill Assistant Stage Manager: Jennifer Bruemmer
Scenic and Costume Design: Hellen Muller Lighting Design: Diana Kesselschmidt
Sound Design: Michael Lanning
Performed by: Ethan Angelica, Nicole Greevy, Justin Herfel, Annalyse McCoy, Gleen B. Stoops, Maureen Van Trease, Natalie Wilder, and Hannah Wolfe
Outstanding Overall Production of a Reading
Hers by Ashley J. Jacobson - Directed by Nadine Friedman
Howling Hilda by Anne Berlin/ Andrew Bleckner - Directed by Travis Greisler
The Jamb by J. Stephen Brantley - Directed by Jonathan Warman
Surfacing by Julia Stirling Martin - Directed by Ellen Orenstein
Outstanding Playwriting for a New Script of a Play
Maria Alexandria Beech for Designer X, Your Face, What Are You Doing Here?
Peter Dagger for Wait of the World
Dan Moyer for New Beulah
Felipe Ossa for Monetizing Emma
Duncan Pflaster for Suckers
Molly Rydzel for Everybody Dies
Outstanding Book Music & Lyrics of A Musical or Musical Event
Cheryl E. Kemeny for the Book, Music and Lyrics of Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Tony Asaro for the Music and Lyrics, and Dan Collins for the Book of Our Country
The Sisters Rock and The Waywards for the music and lyrics of the Spotlight On Variety Show
Erato Kremmyda for the Music and Robin Sandusky for the Book and Lyrics of Wagon Wheel
Outstanding Band, Orchestra and/or Musician
Eric Day, Matt Hinkley, Jeremy Pasha, Justin Smith, and Arvi Sreenivasan for Our Country
Mark T. Evans, Jonathan Russ, Jesse Brickel, and Maggie-Kate Coleman for Wagon Wheel
Slim, Simpill John and Chambers for The Waywords in Spotlight On's Variety Show
Andrew Sotomayer for his live piano in By Special Arrangement
Stephen Wrembel for his live guitar from Café Sustainable
Outstanding Direction
Jeremy Bloom for Wait of the World
Leah Bonvissuto for Monetizing Emma
Adam Karsten for Wrestling the Alligator
Rachel Klein for Hound
Oscar A. Mendoza for Designer X, Your Face, What Are You Doing Here?
Aliza Shane for The Imaginary Invalid: By Prescription Only
Outstanding Choreography (Fight or Dance)
Chanda Calentine for the choreography of The Imaginary Invalid: By Prescription Only
Clare Cook for the choreography of Wagon Wheel
Dr. Kari Ann Sweeney for the choreography of Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Christopher Langner for the Capoeira Choreograhy, Diego Villada for the Fight Choreography, and Patricia Zeccola for the Tango Choreography in Twin Towers
Outstanding Costume Design
Mark Richard Caswell for Suckers
Cheryl E. Kemeny & Barbara Labbadia for Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Rachel Klein for the costumes , Anita Rundles for the Make-up for Hound
Nicky Smith for America: A Problem Play
Mira Veikley for Monetizing Emma
Outstanding Sound Design
Sean Gill for Hound
Daneil Mintseris for HER KIND: The Life and Poetry of Anne Sexton
Chantel Pascente for New Beulah
Jeremy Pape for Everybody Dies
Duncan Pflaster for Suckers
Outstanding Scenic Design
Zane Robert Enloe for America: A Problem Play
Jasmine Vogue Pai for Monetizing Emma
Kina Park for Wrestling the Alligator
Sean Ward for Wait of the World
Alyssa Erin Yackley for Wagon Wheel
Yveyi Yi and Mario Corrales for Meredith's Ring and Anonymous
Outstanding Lighting Design
Jeremy Bloom for Wait of the World
Jessica Burgess for Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Andy Fritsch for Twin Towers
Diana Kesselschmidt for Those Whistling Lads: Stories and Poetry of Dorothy Parker
Ryan Mueller for Wrestling the Alligator
Outstanding Use Of Projections, Special Effects, AND/OR Multi-Media Event
Franco Barbeite and Alyssa Polacsek for the video/projections of HER KIND: The Life and Poetry of Anne Sexton
Jeremy Bloom and Sean Ward for the special effects of Wait of the World
Jordan Fein and Brian Hedden for the projections of New Beulah
John Kearns and Erin Smiley for the projections of Resignations
Gabriel Comrie-Pepin and Oscar A. Mendoza for the projections of Designer X, Your Face, What Are You Doing Here?
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
James Arden for the role of Tony in Monetizing Emma
Grant Boyd for the role of Sir Henry in Hound
Carl Howell for the role of Lam in New Beulah
James Ware for the role of Professor Ron Smith in Wrestling the Alligator
Greg Wittman for the role of The Playwright in Dickinson
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Rhianna Basore for the role of Emily in Dickinson
Ayelet Blumberg for the role of Angelique in The Imaginary Invalid: By Prescription Only
Joyce Miller for the role of Mother in Wait of the World
Stasi Schaffer for the role of Arganne in The Imaginary Invalid: By Prescription Only
Maureen Van Trease for the role of Dorothy Parker in Those Whistling Lads: Stories and Poetry of Dorothy Parker
Nitya Vidyasagar for the role of Emma in Monetizing Emma
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play
Raphael Bob-Waksberg for the roles of Saulter Clark/Tom Meeks/Jungle Jim in New Beulah
Sergei Burbank for the role of Maurice Clifton in Wrestling the Alligator
Nathaniel Kent for the roles of Eli/Frank/Chucky/The Producer in New Beulah
Ryan Knowles for the role of Sherlock Holmes in Hound
Alan McNaney for the role of Rich in Suckers
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
Hadley Cronk for the role of Mindy/Wendy in New Beulah
Michelle Foytek for the role of Toinette in The Imaginary Invalid: By Prescription Only
Janice Mann for the role of Colleen in Monetizing Emma
Amanda Nichols for the role of Emily Paulson in Wrestling the Alligator
Carly Robins for the role of DJ Peggy in Everybody Dies
Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role of a Play
Anthony Aguilar for the roles of Dr. 5/Thomas Diafoirus in The Imaginary Invalid: By Prescription Only
Joe Fanelli for the role of David Lamb in Suckers
James B. Kennedy for the roles of Dirk/Ricky/Tithonus in New Beulah
Joe Tannenbaum for the role of Scientific Researcher in Wait of the World
Marek Sapieyevski for the roles of Jane's Mom/Man 3/Cher in Everybody Dies
John Paul Skocik for the roles of Presenter/Conference Call Voice in Resignations
Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role of a Play
Abigail Hawk for the roles of Beryl Stapleton/Mary in Hound
Candice Pallandino for the role of Carrie in Everybody Dies
Daniella Rabbani for the role of Vanessa in Monetizing Emma
Alyssa Schroeter for the roles of Curley a Spaniel/ Toby a Dog/The Hound in Hound
Marisa Lark Wallin for the roles of Discount Donna/Dana in New Beulah
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event
Kena Anae for the role of Trevor Forde in Twin Towers
Mike Longo for the role of Marc Antony in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Michael August Turley for the role of Laszo in Wagon Wheel
Justin Utley for the role of Tommy Dautry in Our Country
Josh Woodie for the role of Julius Caesar in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event
Audra Hebard for the role of Octavia in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Melissa Labbadia for the role of Cleopatra in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Ani Niemann for the role of Lilika in Wagon Wheel
Rebecca Odorisio for the role of Elena in Wagon Wheel
Lia Sumerano for the role of Calpurnia in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event
William Bailey for the role of Mardian in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Yoav Levin for the role of Tomas in Wagon Wheel
Jeremy Pasha for the role of Kevin/Duane in Our Country
Sam Pinkleton for the role of Bohdan in Wagon Wheel
David Anthony Vogel for the role of Auletes in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event
Lauren Kelston for the role of Female Ensemble in Twin Towers
Jessica Labbadia for the role of Charmian in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Brennyn Langhorn for the role of Iras in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Bricken Sparacino for the role of Cherry On Top in Spotlight On Variety Tonight
Jennifer Van Buskirk for the role of Fulvia in Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Outstanding Actor in a One-Act Production
Jeffery Steven Allen for Barry/Dr. Noah Perez in Designer X/Your Face
Ethan Angelica for the role of He in Here We Are from Those Whistling Lads: Stories and Poetry of Dorothy Parker
Paul Daily for the role of Jack in Designer X
Alexander Scally for the role of AJ in Meredith's Ring
Steve Sherman for various roles in Instant Happy!
Outstanding Actress in a One-Act Production
Nicole Cicchella for various roles in A Play on Words
Stacie Greenwell for the role of Jane in Designer X
Daina Schatz for various roles in Instant Happy!
Natalie Wilder for the role of She in The Sexes from Those Whistling Lads: Stories and Poetry of Dorothy Parker
Shelly Work for the role of Meredith in Meredith's Ring
Outstanding Performance in a Solo Show
Bridget Bailey for various roles in Child of Hungry Times
Teresa Fischer for the role of Leading Lady in By Special Arrangement
Danielle Patsakos for the role of Woman in What Are You Doing Here?
Hannah Wolfe for the role of Anne Sexton in HER KIND: The Life and Poetry of Anne Sexton
Outstanding Performance in a Reading
Patricia Comstock as Nicole in Hate Myself in the Morning
Leslie E. Hughes as Franny in Hers
Tracy Rosten as Lou (Ella) Mortimer Bartel in Happy New Year, Lady Lou!
Lucia Spina as Hilda in Howling Hilda
Matt Seidman as Bobby in Surfacing
Outstanding Ensemble
The Cast of Designer X, Your Face, What Are You Doing Here?: Jeffery Steven Allen, Paul Daily, Sarah Doudna, Stacie Greenwell, Barbara Mundy and Danielle Patsakos
The Cast of New Beulah: Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Hadley Cronk, Emma Galvin, Carl Howell, James B. Kennedy, Nathaniel Kent, Emily Kenyon Scott and Marisa Lark Wallin
The Cast of Monetizing Emma: James Arden, Dawn Jamieson, Janice Mann, Daniella Rabbani, Tovah Rose and Nitya Vidyasagar
The Cast of The Imaginary Invalid: By Prescription Only : Anthony Aguilar, Melanie Bell, Ayelet Blumberg, Chris Cornwell, Michelle Foytek, Kevin Mitchell, Stasi Schaeffer, Harlan Short, Emily Tuckman, Kymberly Tuttle and Ebru Yonak
The Cast of Wait of the World: Jenny Checchia, Harry Einhorn, Joyce Miller, Rachel Richman and Joe Tannenbaum
Outstanding Postcard and Program
Leah Bonvissuto for Monetizing Emma
Brian Hedden for New Beulah
Duncan Pflaster for Suckers
Rich Labbadia, Tyler Rogers and Trevin York for Cleopatra - A Life Unparalleled
Maureen Van Trease for the program of Those Whistling Lads: Stories and Poetry of Dorothy Parker / Nathanael Wolfe for "Women of Words" postcard design
Congeniality Award
Sergei Burbank Actor/Playwright and Ryan Mueller – Lighting Designer of Wrestling the Alligator
Sergei worked on three different PC shows and was above and beyond friendly. Ryan fixed the White Box grid and connection problems at one point and volunteered his time to assist and help out with any other further tech needs. They were always on time. They always had a smile and a friendly greeting when they were in the space, whether it was for their own show, for rehearsal or to see another show.
Teresa Fischer – Actress of By Special Arrangement
Teresa helped the festivity staff strike for free. She also was instrumental in the lounge, and the Spotlight On Variety Show. She is dedicated and always helps out. When one of the productions cancelled at the last minute, Teresa stepped in with her own show and gave ALL of the ticket sales to Planet Connections.
Nathaniel Kent – Actor/Producer of New Beulah
Nathaniel is extremely polite and positive at all times. He saw a lot of the productions in the festivity. His excitement, friendliness and professionalism are contagious.
Oscar A. Mendoza, and
Gabriel Comrie-Pepin – Director/Designer of Designer X, Your Face, What Are You Doing Here?
Oscar and Gabriel were patient and incredibly kind. They actually came in during down times between other show's techs to help fix and adjust things in the Robert Moss that not only helped their show, but all others as well.
Duncan Pflaster - Playwright/Director of Suckers
Duncan designed the festivity postcards and brochures for free. He also helped out with the intern show. He threw a great party in the lounge, was respectful and helped to clean up when it was time to go. He saw the majority of the shows in the festival because he likes to support the other artists.
Rodney Reyes – Playwright of Anonymous
Rodney offered set pieces to other groups, was super-friendly, and when sound for one of the other shows didn't work, he let them use his laptop and even went so far as to run the sound for the other show.
This year's Spotlight On Planet Connections awards will dedicate a portion of the ceremony to honoring performances from the prior Spotlight On Variety shows performed in and around the New York/New Jersey area. This year's honorees are:
Candice Corbin - Best Variety Show Guest Vocalist
Sisters Rock - Best Variety Show - Comic performance
Iffy & Rusty - Best Variety Show - Band (or Musical Act - tie)
The Chardonairs - Best Variety Show - Band (or Musical Act - tie)
Tommy Barz - Best Variety Show –solo performance