The Ovation Awards ceremony Monday offered laughs from French Stewart, Carolyn Hennesy and Sally Struthers, tears and counsel from Wren Brown, fond memories of Gil Cates from Randall Arney and, oh yes, some awards. But most of the voters should see more shows, and could the screaming partisans of particular productions please realize they’re not at a high school basketball game? READ MORE
A Troubie Triumph at the Ovation Awards
by LA Stage Alliance | November 14, 2011
Troubadour Theater Company won more Ovations than any other company, its A Wither’s Tale took more trophies than any other production, and two of its leaders — Matt Walker and Beth Kennedy — won more awards than any other individuals at the Ovation ceremony Monday. But it also was a good night for CTG’s Venice and Rogue Machine’s Small Engine Repair. READ MORE
New Ovation Awards Host Carolyn Hennesy and Presenters Announced
by LA Stage Alliance | November 3, 2011
LA stage veteran Carolyn Hennesy will host the Ovation Awards ceremony, stepping in for French Stewart, who had to withdraw because of a professional conflict. Also, here’s a list of the presenters who will announce the awards at the ceremony on Nov. 14 at the Orpheum. READ MORE
The Long Hello for Ovation Nominee Stefan Marks
by A.R. Cassell | November 2, 2011
As a young man, Stefan Marks was struck speechless by a young woman he encountered, but he did nothing about it — until he wrote Hello, which tells his imaginary story of what might have been between the two of them. It impressed Ovation voters enough last fall to earn six nominations for the upcoming awards, including a Best Play nod and individual honors for Marks as writer, director and actor. READ MORE
A Day Drinker Takes Voice Lessons
by Maile Flanagan | October 25, 2011
Maile Flanagan is a commuter within Tannersville — shuttling between performances of two Justin Tanner plays, Voice Lessons at the Whitefire and Day Drinkers at the Odyssey, plus an occasional excursion by the Voice Lessons cast into the Central Valley. That is, when she’s not voicing a screaming ninja on her day job. READ MORE
Ovation Award Nomination Reception
by LA Stage Alliance | October 20, 2011
Preparing for the Ovation Awards ceremony on Nov. 14, Ovation nominees gathered last Sunday at a reception at the Norris Center in Rolling Hills Estates. Two of the Ovation Honorary Awards were presented. Here are photos from the festivities. SEE MORE
French Stewart To Host Ovation Awards Ceremony
by LA Stage Alliance | October 18, 2011
If Sherlock Holmes were to give voice lessons, but then was discovered to be an immigrant from the third rock from the sun, he might be someone resembling French Stewart, who will host the Ovation Awards ceremony on Nov. 14 at the Orpheum Theatre. READ MORE
Ovation-Nominated Lighting Designers:
Jeremy Pivnick and Ken Booth
by Pauline Adamek | October 4, 2011
Ovation-nominated lighting designers Jeremy Pivnick (A Wither’s Tale) and Ken Booth (A House Not Meant to Stand and The Train Driver) shed some light on their methods and their careers. Several directors also chime in with thoughts on the two designers. READ MORE
How Jeff McLaughlin Designed the Bakersfield Mist Set
by Jonathan Arkin | October 3, 2011
Jeff McLaughlin had never set foot in a trailer park when he designed the sprawling interior of a trailer for Bakersfield Mist at the Fountain. It’s one of of three McLaughlin designs that were nominated for Ovation Awards this year. READ MORE
Kiss Me Kate Tops 2011 Ovation Award Nominations
by LA Stage Alliance | September 19, 2011
The Reprise Theatre Company led the 2011 Ovation Award nominations with (17), followed by the Troubadour Theater Company (16), Center Theatre Group (12) and Demand Productions (11). Most nominations for a single production went to Reprise’s Kiss Me Kate (14), CTG’s Venice (11), Troubadour’s A Wither’s Tale (10), Ebony Repertory Theatre’s A Raisin in the Sun (8) and Demand Productions’ Having It All (7). READ MORE
