32 YEARS OF SHOWS THEATRE GUILD HANDS OUT GOLDIES.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA - The Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays. held its own version of the Tony Awards last weekend at the Valencia Country Club. The theme was ``Salute to America'' as the guild celebrated 32 years of live theater. The evening began with Olivia Valaer escorting the colors with her bagpipe bagpipe, musical instrument whose ancient origin was probably in Mesopotamia from which it was carried east and west by Celtic migrations. It was used in ancient Greece and Rome and has been long known in India. version of ``Amazing Grace "Amazing Grace" is a well-known Christian hymn. The words were written late in 1772 by Englishman John Newton. They first appeared in print in Newton's Olney Hymns, 1779 that he worked on with William Cowper. .'' The guild board sang and danced a parody of ``That's Entertainment,'' and then the awards began in earnest. Those who dressed in patriotic costume were recognized first, with Gaye and Mike McCreary winning that category as Uncle Sam Uncle Sam, name used to designate the U.S. government. The term arose in the War of 1812 and seems at first to have been used derisively by those opposed to the war. Possibly it was an expansion of the letters "U.S. and the Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty great symbolic structure in New York harbor. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 284] See : America Statue of Liberty perhaps the most famous monument to independence. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 284] See : Freedom . Before the evening was through, nearly two dozen awards had been given out, and the Wild West musical ``Annie Get Your Gun'' emerged as Best Show, taking seven awards, including Best Actress for Michele Krantz Krantz is the name of two persons:
In a close second place was the musical ``Oliver,'' which earned six awards, including Best Male Youth in a Supporting Role supporting role n → second rôle m supporting role n → ruolo non protagonista for Ian McQuown, Best Female Youth in a Supporting Role for Hannah Rebecca Lively and Best Male Youth in a Leading Role for Mikey Kilker in the title role, as well as vocal arrangement and set design and dressing awards. Joseph P. Miele took home Goldies as Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of Renfield in ``Dracula'' and Best Actor in a Leading Role as Scrooge in the Christmas play ``Scrooge: The Musical.'' He dedicated one of his awards to a friend lost in the World Trade Center attacks. Julie Berlin also won Goldie kudos as Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing Suzie, the crafty blond mistress in ``Don't D Dinner.'' In the directing category, Mike Levine There are several famous Mike Levines and Michael Levines:
v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Irving G. Wallpaper Award, presented to those who work with little fanfare for the good of the guild. Founding Member Carmen Carmen throws over lover for another. [Fr. Lit.: Carmen; Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Faithlessness Carmen the cards repeatedly spell her death. [Fr. Sarro was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her more than 30 years of involvement. The guild's next production is Meredith Willson's ``The Music Man,'' which opens today and plays weekends through Sept. 8. Tickets and information are available by calling the theater's box office at (661) 799-2702. 2002 GOLDIE WINNERS --Best Lighting Design: Loren Burghout, ``Dracula'' and ``The Lion, the Lion, The, English name for Leo, a constellation. Witch and the Wardrobe'' --Best Sound Design: Michele Krantz and Sam Lustig, ``Annie Get Your Gun'' --Best Costume Design: Lynn McQuown and Flo Loring, ``Annie Get Your Gun'' --Best Set Decoration: Kathy Lively, ``Oliver'' --Best Set Design: Jim Robinson and Ben Boydston, ``Oliver'' --Bob Reed Cameo Award: Marla Khayat, ``Annie Get Your Gun'' --Pat Nastasia Award for Best Female Youth in a Supporting Role: Hannah Rebecca Lively, ``Oliver.'' --Best Male Youth in a Supporting Role: Ian McQuown, ``Oliver'' --Best Male Youth in a Leading Role: Mikey Kilker, ``Oliver'' --Irving G. Wallpaper Award: Kathi Lund --Lifetime Achievement Award: Carmen Sarro --Best Choreography: Melanie Kimball and Rena Lee Bailey-Barrett, ``Annie Get Your Gun'' --Best Vocal Direction: Leslie Berra (tie) ``Oliver'' and ``Annie Get Your Gun'' --Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Julie Berlin, ``Don't Dress for Dinner'' --Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Joseph P. Miele, ``Dracula'' --Best Actress in a Leading Role: Michele Krantz, ``Annie Get Your Gun'' --Best Actor in a Leading Role: Joseph P. Miele, ``Scrooge: The Musical'' --Best Director: Michael Levine, ``Steel Magnolias'' --Evelyn Reed Award for Best Family Show: ``Anne of Green Gables'' --Carmen Sarro Award for Best Show: ``Annie Get Your Gun'' CAPTION(S): 2 photos, box Photo: (1) Mike and Gaye McCreary, dressed as Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, took the guild's best costume honors. (2) Carmen Sarro, left, congratulates Ingrid Boydston, right, director of ``Annie Get Your Gun,'' winner of the Best Show Goldie. Box: 2002 GOLDIE WINNERS (see text) |
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