22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards announces nominations
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Hollywood, CA (BlackNews.com) — The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch’s Theatre Viewing Committee announces nominations for the 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The awards include 32 categories that encompass local and equity nominations. This year’s awards show will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 6 P.M. at the famous Directors Guild of America in Hollywood, California.
This year’s nominations include “Twist” – an American Musical acquiring seven theatre nominations and directed by Golden Globe and multi-Emmy Award-Winner Debbie Allen. Not too far behind and tied with “Blues For An Alabama Sky” for the second place in most nominations, “Fela!” is recognized with five nominations. This includes Best Director of a Musical-Local for Tony Award-Winner Bill T. Jones and then to Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Will and Jada Smith, and Ruth and Stephen Hendel for Best Producer-Equity. Another well-known play, “A Raisin In The Sun”, garnered several nominations including Best Director-Equity to Phylicia Rashad. Lastly in the local Best Director of a Musical category, writer/producer Bill Reid for “Rockin’ In The Ages” goes up against Anne Gesling for “Chicago” and “Parade” directed by Ben Lupejkis.
The Theatre Viewing Committee considers all candidates who submitted their production from January 2011 through December 2011 for possible nomination. All productions must have a five consecutive week production run in Southern California (San Diego to Bakersfield included) to be considered. Productions who met all eligibility requirements before the deadline are considered eligible for a 2012 NAACP Theatre Award. For more information on the NAACP Theatre Awards, please visit www.naacptheatreawards.com or call the office at (323) 464-7616.
About The NAACP Theatre Awards:
The NAACP Theatre Awards is presented by Board Of The Directors of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Branch. Ron Hasson is Branch President and Tia Boyd is the Executive Producer for the NAACP Theatre Awards Show. The prestigious star-studded gala is produced for the purpose of honoring thespians among the best in the field of entertainment. The branch also celebrates a four-day theatre festival, which provides a platform for thespians to express their craft and share their contributions with an audience of their peers, the community and other individuals who celebrate live theatre in Los Angeles.
22ND NAACP THEATRE AWARDS – NOMINATIONS BY CATEGORY
| Best Director – Equity Blues for An Alabama Sky – Sheldon Epps A Raisin In The Sun – Phylicia Rashad The Old Settler – Caryn DesaiBest Director – Local 12′ X 9′ – Fred Thomas, Jr. All My Sons – Cameron Watson The Motor Trade – Jeff MurrayBest Director of a Musical – Equity Twist – Debbie Allen Having It All – Richard Israel Fela! – Bill T. JonesBest Director of a Musical – Local Chicago – Anne Gesling Rockin’ In The Ages – Bill Reid Parade – Ben LupejkisBest Ensemble Cast – Equity Blues for An Alabama Sky Bring It OnBest Ensemble Cast – Local 12′ X 9′ All My Sons Shoe StoryBest Choreography – Equity Twist – Debbie Allen Bring It On – Andy Blakenbuehler Fela! – Bill T. Jones Best Choreography – Local Best Costumes – Equity Best Costumes – Local Best Lead Female – Equity Best Lead Female – Local |
Best Lead Male – Equity Twist – Alaman Diadhiou Fela! – Sahr Ngaujah Superior Donuts – Edi GathegiBest Lead Male – Local The Motor Trade – Alex Morris Treat Yourself Like Cary Grant – Kim Estes Sunday Morning – Gichi GambaBest Lighting – Equity Superior Donuts – Daniel Ionazzi The 1940s Radio Hour – James L. Moody To Kill A Mockingbird – J. Kent InacyBest Lighting – Local Sunday Morning – Joe Morrison 12′ X 9′ – Emmanuel Rumph Hattie…What I need You To Know! – Sammie WayneBest Music Director – Equity Bring It On – Dave Pepin The 1940s Radio Hour – Linda Kerns Fela! – Aaron JohnsonBest Music Director – Local Rockin’ In The Ages – Mark Rodriguez Chicago – Anne Gesling PARADE – Catherine RahmBest One Person Show – Equity The Night Watcher – Charlayne Woodard The 1940s Radio Hour – Kimi Walker Best One Person Show – Local Best Playwright – Equity Best Playwright – Local |
Best Producer – Equity Twist – Pasadena Playhouse, TAM Producing Partners. Michelle Seward, Dror Soref, Willette Murphy Klausner, Gary Goddard and Forbes Candlish A Raisin In The sun – Wren T. Brown Fela! – Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett SmithBest Producer – Local All My Sons – Joseph Stern 12′ X 9′ – Fred Thomas, Jr and Don B. Welch Treat Yourself Like Cary Grant – Russell Boast & Dave FofiBest Set Design – Equity Blues For An Alabama Sky – John LaCorelli Superior Donuts – John Arnone Bring It On – David KorinsBest Set Design – Local 12′ X 9′ – Fred Thomas, Jr. Bridge – David Svengalis Pity The Proud Ones – Miguel MontalvoBest Sound – Equity Bring It On – Brian Ronan Superior Donuts – Richard Woodbury The 1940s Radio Hour – Fritz DavisBest Sound – Local 12′ X 9′ – Emmanuel Rumph All My Sons – Steven Cahill Pity the Proud Ones – Kimberly M. WilsonBest Supporting Female – Equity The Old Settler – Tarina Pouncy Fela! – Melanie Marshall Bonded – Toyin Moses Best Supporting Female – Local Best Supporting Male – Equity Best Supporting Male – Local |
