Acclaim Productions

Panelists include critics, educators, practitioners and savvy theatergoers who attend local theater on a calendar of June 1 (starting with Cincinnati Fringe Festival) through May 15. They cast their ballots in a variety of categories including traditional (performance, directing, choreography, design) and some less traditional, like Rising Stars, which applaud artists under 25 who have had an impact on the theater scene.

As a play or musical wins enough votes, we let you know. Our goal is to announce Acclaim-recommended shows while the production is still running and invite you to attend the show and judge for yourself. Categroy winners until the annual ACCLAIM AWARDS program in May.

There are currently no nominated productions playing.

CLOSED 2010-2011 ACCLAIM NOMINATED PRODUCTIONS:

25 the Musical Presented by Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Closed on Sun, May 22 Scot Wooley for Music Directions

Behind the Eye Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Closed on Sun, May 1 * Production Design Team, recognizing the work of co-set designers Peter Ksander and Douglas Stein; costume designer Emily Rebholz; lighting designer Blake Burba; sound designer/composer Ryan Rumery; and projection/video designer Peter Flaherty; * Mark Wing-Davey, for his direction of the play, and Carson Kreitzer, playwright, for her script. The two have teamed successfully at the Playhouse before for the world premiere productions The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2003) and 1:23 (2007); * Equity Acting Ensemble, noting the excellence of the play’s entire company of actors: Sarah Agnew (playing Lee Miller), Alan Cox (Man One: Man Ray/Roland Penrose), Dee Pelletier (Woman: Tanja/Nusch/Audrey/Colette), Alex Podulke (Man Two: Antony/Registry Clerk/Paul Eluard/Dave Scherman) and James Saba (Man Three: Guide/Aziz/Picasso/Colette’s Husband/Doctor); * Sarah Agnew, for leading performance by an Equity actress, for her dynamic portrayal of Lee Miller; Agnew previously appeared as part of the Acclaim Award-winning ensemble in the Playhouse’s 2009 production of Three Sisters; * Dee Pelletier, for supporting performance by an Equity actress, for her multiple roles representing the women in Miller’s life. She is making her Playhouse debut; * Andrea L. Shell, for skillfully stage managing the production. Shell is in her 11th season at the Playhouse; and * Backstage Production Team, for keeping the show moving beautifully from scene to scene. This nomination recognizes the contributions of Deb Hildebrand (Shelterhouse properties running crew chief), Julie Hudson (Shelterhouse wardrobe mistress), John Parr (Shelterhouse electrician/light board operator), M. Adam Jacob (Shelterhouse audio engineer), James D. Lees (stage management intern), Erin Waters (video operator), Jessica Hafer (wardrobe running crew), Karla Knochelmann (wardrobe/properties running crew) and Mike Warden (properties running crew).

[title of show] Presented by New Edgecliff Theatre Closed on Sat, April 30 Mark Femia- Musical Direction

The Handmaid’s Tale Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Closed on Wed, April 20 Joe Stollenwerk - Script Corrine Mohlenhoff - Leading Performance by an Equity actress

Annie Get Your Gun Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Closed on Sun, April 17 Jessie Muni - Leading Performance by a non-Equity Actress

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel Presented by Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center Closed on Sun, April 17 Carmon DeLeone, for his orchestral music direction. Rebecca Childs, vocal music direction. Charlie Clark, for supporting performance by an Equity actor.

Gee's Bend Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Closed on Sat, April 9 Derrick Sanders - Direction Bakesta King - Leading performance by an Equity actress Quentin Earl Darrington, Bakesta King, Nikkole Salter and Cherene Snow - Equity acting ensemble.

End Days Presented by Fine Arts Fund Closed on Sat, March 26 Michael Bath for "Best Performance by a supporting Equity actor"

The Piano Teacher Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Closed on Sun, March 13 Dale Hodges - Leading performance by an Equity actor

Rent Presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music Closed on Sun, March 6 Weston G. Wetzel - Lighting Design

Next Fall Presented by Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Closed on Sat, Feb. 19 D. Lynn Meyers, for direction of the play. Michael Bath, for leading performance by an Equity actor. Regina Pugh, for supporting performance by an Equity actress

Over the Tavern Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Closed on Sat, Feb. 19 · Acting Ensemble. · Paul Shortt, set design · Kelly Hilterbrand, props manager

A Little Night Music Presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music Closed on Sat, Feb. 5 * Anthony De Angelis, for his musical direction of the show. * Michelle Berkowitz, for best performance by a supporting, non-Equity actress

King John Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Closed on Sat, Feb. 5 Travis McElroy, scenic design Sara Watson, lighting design

Evita Presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music Closed on Sun, Nov. 21 Thomas C. Umfrid, Set Design Reba Senske, Costume Design; Kelly Yurko, Wig and Makeup Design. Jesse Kissel, Music Direction, University Samantha Spiro, Lighting Design, University Sandra Zamora, Stage Management, University

Unnecessary Farce Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Closed on Sun, Nov. 14 Eileen Earnest, Non-Equity Supporting Performance

Skin Tight Presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati Closed on Sat, Oct. 30 Drew Fracher, Direction Drew Fracher, Fight Choreography Beth Harris, Non-Equity Lead Performance Jens Rasmussen, Equity Lead Performance

The Understudy Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Closed on Sun, Oct. 17 Michael Haney, Direction David Christopher Wells, R. Ward Duffy and Kelly Hutchinson, Equity Ensemble

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