RCP awards for 2007-08 season

Congratulations to the actors, designers, and staff who were recognized for outstanding achievement at RCP's awards ceremony in June, 2008. Download a complete list of award recipients (PDF format).

Shelton Hall scholarship awarded

Christina Day has won RCP's 2008 Shelton Hall Scholarship. Christina will be graduating from Chantilly High School this month and will the attending Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond in the fall, majoring in Theatre Foundation. Christina and her folks will be RCP's guests at the annual awards ceremony.

3 shows with WATCH nominations; 3 wins!

RCP is the pleased recipient of 17 nominations and 3 awards for outstanding achievement for the 2007 adjudication year by WATCH (Washington Area Theatre Community Honors). The nominees:

  • Seussical
    • Outstanding Cameo in a Musical - Emily Zumchak as "Baby Kangaroo"
    • Outstanding Choreography - Heide Zufall
    • Outstanding Costume Design - Farrell Ann M. Hartigan
    • Outstanding Direction of a Musical - Haley Murphy * Award winner
    • Outstanding Hair Design - Bette Williams and Farrell Ann M. Hartigan * Award winner
    • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical - June Schreiner as "JoJo"
    • Outstanding Light Design - Les Zidel
    • Outstanding Makeup Design - Bette Williams and Sue Pinkman * Award winner
    • Outstanding Musical
    • Outstanding Set Construction - Steve Lada
    • Outstanding Set Design - Dawn Parker
    • Outstanding Set Painting - Cathy Rieder
  • Museum
    • Outstanding Special Effects - Marty Rothwell
  • Guys and Dolls
    • Outstanding Choreography - Ivan Davila
    • Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Nick von Bank as "Nicely-Nicely Johnson"
    • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical - Lisa-Marie Cabrelli as "Adelaide"
    • Outstanding Stage Combat Choreography - Brian Farrell and Karen Schlumpf

Well done, one and all! Check the WATCH web site for a complete list of all nominees and award winners from the 29 member companies.