2011 GRCT Grand Award Nominations

Grand Awards Nominations for the 2010-11 Season are out and we received 27 nominations—one of the highest totals for any theatre at any time! Congratulations to the 900+ Volunteers, guest artists and Civic staff for creating such a wonderful season.


Ms. Notter, receives special accolades for her productions of Hello, Dolly; Hairspray and Blues Clues Live; Mr. Len and Mr. Fowle locked in both their categories by garnering all three nominations!


Thank you all for making this possible and join us October 16 celebrating local theatre achievement, but more importantly, scholarships for students. Grand Awards and its participating theatres award over $5000 in scholarships every year. Tickets will be available soon online or through our box office.



2011 GRCT Nominations

Outstanding Production for Theatre for Young Audiences: Blue’s Clues Live!

Outstanding Production for Theatre for Young Audiences: Fame

Lead Actor in a Play: Rob Thomasma (Otto Frank), The Diary of Anne Frank

Supporting Actress in a Play: Eva Switek (Mrs. VanDaan),The Diary of Anne Frank

Outstanding Musical: Hello Dolly

Outstanding Musical: Hairspray

Lead Actress in a Musical: Jolene Frankey (Tracy), Hairspray

Lead Actress in a Musical: Nancy Wagner (Dolly), Hello Dolly

Lead Actor in a Musical: Scott Mellema (Hook), Peter Pan

Lead Actor in a Musical: Todd Avery (Edna), Hairspray

Supporting Actress in a Musical: Lisa Butler Whitley (Motormouth Maybelle), Hairspray

Supporting Actress in a Musical: Aubrey Talbot-VanAntwerp (Velma), Hairspray

Supporting Actor in a Musical: Richard Carnegie (Seaweed), Hairspray

Supporting Actor in a Musical: Mike Frankey (Link), Hairspray

Director of a Musical: Penelope Notter, Hello Dolly

Director of a Musical: Penny Notter, Hairspray

Music Direction: Wright McCargar,Hairspray

Music Direction: Charles Hutchins, Hello Dolly

Choreography: William Schutte, Hairspray

Scenic Design
David Len, Hello Dolly
David Len, Peter Pan
David Len, Hairspray

Costume Design
Robert Fowle, Hairspray
Robert Fowle, Hello Dolly
Robert Fowle, Peter Pan

Lighting Design: Keith Oberfeld, Hairspray

Lighting Design: Catherine Marlett Dreher, Peter Pan