Saturday, January 22, 2022

 FIREFLIES

VINTAGE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS:JAN 7-FEB 12

            L-R: Deborah Persoff and Verl Hite 
             (Photo  credit: RDG Photography)


Whether you see Vintage Theatre's production of the regional premier of "Fireflies," in person or watch Ray Bailey's excellent video of the show in the comfort of your own home, you'll be glad you did.

Starring Deborah Persoff and Verl Hite, this tale of Eleanor Bannister, a retired Texas school teacher, and Abel Brown, a smooth talking drifter, charms.

Directed by Bernie Cardell, Matthew Barber's play explores the emotional challenges of love arriving in later life.

Cardell elicits superb performances from one and all in this four-person cast.

Verl Hite's strong portrayal of Abel Brown pairs perfectly with Deborah Persoff's luminous performance as Eleanor Bannister. Mary Campbell is hilarious in the role of Grace, Eleanor's busy-body neighbor.  As the local cop and Eleanor's former student,Eugene,Brandon Billings is a complete delight.

Matthew S. Crane's scenic design is outstanding.  Sound designer Rick Reid's musical choices bridge the scenes perfectly.

Written by the playwright who gave us "Enchanted April," and based upon Eleanor Sanford's novel, "Eleanor and Abel," this is a gentle, heart-opening tonic for which we can all be grateful in these difficult times.

Do yourself a favor and see this poignant production of "Fireflies."

Vintage Theatre presents 

“Fireflies” 

A last chance at real love?

Jan. 7 – Feb 13, 2022

Fri./ Sat. and Mon., Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. and Sat, Feb 12 at 2:30 p.m. 

$20 - $34

303-856-7830 or online at www.vintagetheatre.org

Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010

 

Sunday, January 2, 2022

 The 2021 MARLOWE AWARDS

 

L-R: Abner Genece and Jada Suzanne Dixon in "AMERICAN SON"


Outstanding Production Play: 

American Son, Curious Theatre Company

 

Outstanding Production Musical: 

The Drowsy Chaperone, Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company

 

Best New Play (Drama) Elephant, by Abner Genece, Candace Joice and Neil Truglio, Benchmark Theatre

 

Best New Play (Comedy) Crosswords by Scott Gibson, Vintage Theatre Productions

 

Best Actress Play: Jada Suzanne Dixon, American Son, Curious Theatre

Company


Best Actor Play, Nnamdi K. Nwankwo, Elephant, Benchmark Theatre

Josh Robinson, American Son, Curious Theatre Company


Best Supporting Actress Play, Courtney Esser, Elephant, Benchmark Theatre

 

Best Supporting Actor Play: Abner Genece, American Son, Curious Theatre Company

 Dan O'Neill, Elephant, Benchmark Theatre


Best Lighting Design: Kevin Taylor, Cinderella, Vintage Theatre Productions

 

Best Sound Design, Marc Stith,   Elephant, Benchmark Theatre

 

Best Actor Musical, Bernie Cardell, The Drowsy Chaperone, Performance Now Theatre Company/ Lakewood Cultural Center

 

Best Actress Musical: 

Emma Rebecca Maxfield, The Drowsy Chaperone, Performance Now Theatre Company/Lakewood Cultural Center

Camryn Nailah, Cinderella, Vintage Theatre Productions

 

Best Supporting Actress, Musical:

Christine Carter Kahane, Young Frankenstein, Vintage Theatre Productions

Nancy Evans Begley, The Drowsy Chaperone, Lakewood Cultural Center/Performance Now Theatre Company

 

Best Supporting Actor Musical: 

Andy Sievers, The Drowsy Chaperone, Lakewood Cultural Center/ Performance Now Theatre Company

 

Best Director Play: Jada Suzanne Dixon, American Son, Curious Theatre Company

 

Best Director Musical:

Kelly Van Oosbree, The Drowsy Chaperone, Lakewood Cultural Center/Performance Now Theatre Company 

 

Best Costume Design: 

Susan Rahmsdorff-Terry, Cinderella, Vintage Theatre Productions

 

Best Music Direction: Dr. Michael A. Williams, Cinderella, Vintage Theatre Productions

 

Best Scenic Design:

Andrew S. Bates, The Drowsy Chaperone, Performance Now Theatre Company and Lakewood Cultural Center

 

Best Choreography: 

Kelly Van Oosbree, The Drowsy Chaperone, Performance Now Theatre Company and Lakewood Cultural Center

Adrianne Hampton, Young Frankenstein, Vintage Theatre Productions


 

Best production of an Opera: Rigoletto, Central City Opera

 

Outstanding Diva, Alisa Jordheim, Rigoletto, Central City Opera

 

Outstanding opera singer male, Aleksey Bogdanov, Rigoletto

 

Best production of a Ballet: Giselle, Colorado Ballet

 

Special Contributor to the Arts

Ray Bailey and RayBaileyTV