[Capdist-announce] 2 Capital Region theater companies bring home the highest number of Achievement Awards from TANYS

[stageboynewyork at aol.com]

November 22, 2010
Confetti Stage receives top number of Achievement Awards from the Theatre Association of New York State for 2010!
 
Confetti Stage, Inc, Award Winning Theatre Without Limits, returned last night from the Theatre Association of New York State’s (TANYS) 2010 Festival in Batavia, NY, having earned the most 2010 Achievement Awards (total of 27 Achievement Awards) out of the 80+ TANYS member companies.  Confetti Stage also performed the short play, Holy Night, by Rensselaer County resident, Diane M. Doring as part of the TANYS Festival.


The company receiving the next highest number of Achievement Awards was also from the Capital Region.  The Spotlight Players of East Greenbush, NY received 25 Achievement Awards


Congratulations to the cast and crew of Holy Night and ALL of the TANYS Achievement Award Winners throughout New York State.

Confetti Stage received the following 27 TANYS Achievement Awards:
 
For its February production of I Hate Hamlet
1)     Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Daniela Malave as Felicia Dantine
2)     Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Isaac Newberry as Gary Peter Lefkowitz
3)     Meritorious Achievement in Fight Choreography to P.J. Gonzalez
 
For its March production of The Boxcar Children
4)     Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Barry R. Streifert
 
For its May production of The Importance of Being Earnest
5)     Meritorious Achievement in Scenic Design to Doug Peek
6)     Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Vivian Hwang for her portrayal of Cecily Cardew
7)     Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Christopher Kowalski for his portrayal of Algernon Moncrieff
8)     Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Stephen Henel for his portrayal of Rev.Canon Chasuble
 
For its Confetti Fest 6: A Short Play and Film Festival
      
      Heroics
9)     Excellence in Acting to Ryan McLaughlin for his portrayal of Nate
10)  Meritorious Achievement in Acting to David DiPaola for his portrayal of Dr. Prometheus
11)  Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Vivian Hwang for her portrayal of Jenny

Bare Necessity
12)  Excellence in Playwrighting to Larry Basch
13)  Excellence in Acting to Jason Stewart for his portrayal of Jeff
14)  Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Liana D. Martino for her portrayal of Marcie

Is There an Actor in the House?
15)  Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Nate Beynon for his portrayal of Meadows
16)  Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Joe Albert for his portrayal of I.G.Gaines

The Letter Tree
17)  Excellence in Playwrighting to Jill Sprotbery
18)  Excellence in Directing to Jason LaSusa
19)  Excellence in Acting to Tim Orcutt for his portrayal of Isabelle’s Father
20)  Excellence in Acting to Christine Jung for her portrayal of Emma
21)  Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Shawn Morgan for his portrayal of Frank

Dorothy Faust
22)  Meritorious Achievement in Directing to Cheryl Charbonneau
23)  Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Monica Congero for her portrayal of Dorothy

Fractured Mama
24)  Excellence in Acting to Ovella Snow for her portrayal of Tracey

Holy Night
25)  Outstanding Achievement in Playwrighting to Diane M. Doring
26)  Excellence in Acting to Jody Kordana for her portrayal of Maggie
27)  Excellence in Directing to Tim Orcutt
 
 
 
About Confetti Stage: Confetti Stage was incorporated in 2004 and produced its inaugural production, ‘night, Mother, by Marsha Norman in January 2005.  Since then, the company has become a stable performing arts group in the Albany area, performing in several Capital Region communities, Glens Falls, and as far away as Batavia, NY as part of the 2010 TANYS Festival.  Confetti Stage prides itself on bringing quality performances to its community and allowing artists to expand their talents while collaborating to bring about a final product.  Confetti Stage offers 4 to 6 productions each year, as well as the Confetti Fest, a local Short Play and Film Festival.  Confetti Stage is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Theatre Association of New York State, from which it has earned 27 Achievement Awards for 2010. 
More information may be found at www.confettistage.com.
 
Our Mission Statement is:
Confetti Stage was founded to explore the human experience, while illuminating the myriad diversities which define us as groups and individuals.  Confetti Stage promotes diversity and understanding through the creation of dynamic and inspirational productions and educational opportunities.  We strive to maintain the highest possible level of artistic standards while fostering collaboration and mutual respect.
 
 

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