The Players has once again been recognized for their work during the 2016 Summer Season, receiving 14 finalist nominations for the 2016 New Hampshire Theatre Awards. Of their seven Main Stage productions this past Summer Season, two plays were eligible for consideration: “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” and “The Ladies Man” – the 14 finalist nominations are from those two productions in a variety of categories.
The Players congratulates all of the finalists and thanks the New Hampshire Theatre Awards for the recognition!
The New Hampshire Theatre Awards Ceremony will take place on January 21 at the Capital Center for the Arts in Concord.
The list of Players finalists are as follows:
Best Production, Drama/Comedy – Professional (2 Finalists)
The Ladies Man
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Best Director, Drama/Comedy – Professional (2 Finalists)
Gus Kaikkonen – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Charles Morey – The Ladies Man
Best Actor, Drama/Comedy – Professional (2 Finalists)
Anderson Matthews as “Dr. Hercule Molineaux” in The Ladies Man
Kraig Swartz as “Vanya” in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Best Supporting Actor, Drama/Comedy – Professional (3 Finalists)
David Breitbarth as “Etienne” in The Ladies Man
Tom Frey as “Gustav Aubin” in The Ladies Man
Bobby Middelstadt as “Spike” in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Best Supporting Actress, Drama/Comedy – Professional (2 Finalists)
Dale Hodges as “Madame Aigreville” in The Ladies Man
Dee Nelson as “Sonia” in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Best Scenic Designer – Professional
James Morgan – The Ladies Man
Best Lighting Designer – Professional
Kevin Frazier – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Best Sound Designer – Professional
Kevin Frazier – The Ladies Man
The awards are produced by The New Hampshire Professional Theatre Association: a resource for the theatre community that provides information on the events, jobs, and theatre news. It is a valuable resource for the public to find information about the Granite State’s professional theatre productions, as well as information on lodging, dining, and other attractions near each Member theatre.