Pictures at an Exhibition: Part I

There were so many companies filling the Pantages Lobby on Wednesday and Thursday (and so many folks thronging to see what they had to offer) that there was hardly a chance to get a shot! But here are a few shots we snuck on Friday of the fine Gentlemen from Theatrical Rights Worldwide, and of Ed Lindeman from Manhattan Tour and Travel. Our thanks once again to Manhattan Tour and Travel and Select Entertainment Productions for sponsoring the Exhibition Brunch on Wednesday morning.

Pictures at An Exhibition: Part II

Here are a few views of the Design Exhibition in the Lobby of the Pantages on Friday and Saturday. :)

Safe Journeys!

Well, as the lights have dimmed of AACTfest '09: winner's have been announced, bags have been packed, and hopefully not too many people got patted down in airport security. Yes, it's all over but the recycling, and we'll keep posting pictures from AACTFest '09 and keep the blog going till the fall. But for now, we wish you all pleasant journeys, and we'll see you in Venice, FL next year, and then on to Rochester, NY!

AACTFest '09 TOP Awards Announced

Everybody did such a great job . . .thank you for coming! Thank You for making our Festival as special as we hoped it would be.

We'll publish a fuller list in a few days (after we catch up with sleep) but for now, here are the top award winners:

Outstanding Scenic Design – Intimate Apparel, South Bend Civic Theatre

Outstanding Sound Design – Intimate Apparel, South Bend Civic Theatre

Outstanding Lighting Design – Jon & Jen, The Poteet Theatre

Outstanding Costume Design – Intimate Apparel, South Bend Civic Theatre

Outstanding Backstage Achievement Award– Catfish Moon, Starkville Community Theatre

Outstanding Achievement Award for Musical Direction – Jon & Jen, The Poteet Theatre

Outstanding Ensemble Award– Catfish Moon, Starkville Community Theatre

Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role:
David Nixon for Hold Me! – SHAPE Performing Arts Centre

Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role:
Lauren Antista for Nine – Theatre A La Carte

Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor:
Brian T. Schultz for How to Talk Minnesotan – Aberdeen Community Theatre

Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress:
Krista Vowell for Catfish Moon – Starkville Community Theatre

Outstanding Performance by a Leading Actor:
Jeremy Magourik for Scooter Thomas Makes It to the Top of the World – Chino Community Theatre

Outstanding Performance by a Leading Actress:
Cassandra E. Nwokah for Intimate Apparel, South Bend Civic Theatre

Outstanding Direction:
Dana Vagg for Intimate Apparel, South Bend Civic Theatre

Outstanding Production – Third Place:
Jon & Jen, The Poteet Theatre

Outstanding Production – Second Place:
Intimate Apparel, South Bend Civic Theatre

Outstanding Production – First Place:
Scooter Thomas Makes It to the Top of the World – Chino Community Theatre

DESIGN EXHIBITION AWARDS ANNOUNCED!

Hot off the presses, awarded earlier today . . .

DESIGN EXHIBITION AWARDS 2009

Graphic: Outstanding Achievement
“excellence in every aspect”

Andrew Bramlage, Graphic: Website Design, Robidoux Theatre

Anthony V. Del Rosso, Graphic: Cabaret, SHAPE Performing Arts Centre,
March 19 – April 5, 2009

Jane Oliver, Graphic: Attic Theatre 2008 Season, Attic Theatre, August 2008

Kyle Anne Prock, Graphic: The Second Act Poster, The Poteet Theatre, October 2007

Angela Snyder, Graphic: Driving Miss Daisy Poster, Robidoux Resident Theatre,
July 27 – Aug. 5, 2007


Graphic: Awards of Distinction
“highly deserving of specific recognition”

Andrew Bramlage, Graphic: A Christmas Carol, Robidoux Resident Theatre, December 5-7, 2008
• USE OF ORIGINAL ART

Richard T. Johnson, Graphic: 2009 Season Brochure, Conejo Players Theatre
Mailed Sept. 2008
• STRONG LAYOUT

Tom Long, Graphic: Poteet Theatre Logo, The Poteet Theatre
Tom Long, Graphic: Arts @ St. Lukes Logo, The Poteet Theatre
Tom Long, Graphic: Poteet Theatre Arts Education Logo, The Poteet Theatre
Tom Long, Graphic: McPhail Gallery Logo, The Poteet Theatre
• VISUAL BRAND – ALL FOUR AS A BODY OF WORK

Kyle Anne Prock,Graphic: John & Jen,The Poteet Theatre August 2008
• FONT COMMUNICATION STORY

Kyle Anne Prock,Graphic: Over the River & Through the Woods
The Poteet Theatre November 2007
• USE OF COLOR

Scenic, Costume & Lighting: Outstanding Achievement
“excellence in every aspect”

Dan Dermody, Scenic: Children of Eden, The Footlighters, Inc., May 1-18, 2008

Eric Jacobsen, Lighting: How I Learned to Drive, Arlington Friends of the Drama, Feb. 15-24, 2008

Christopher McCollum, Scenic: The Night of the Iguana, Theatre Memphis, March 2008

Andre Bruce Ward, Costume: CYRANO, Theatre Memphis, February 2009

Andre Bruce Ward, Costume: CURTAINS, Theatre Memphis, 2008 / 2009



Scenic, Costume & Lighting: Award of Distinction
“highly deserving of specific recognition”

Janet Alexander, Costume: Guys & Dolls, Robidoux Resident Theatre
July 12–15, 2007
• POLISHED

Eric Beeck, Scenic: RENT, Midland Community Theatre, April – May 2009
• EVOCATIVE DESIGN

John Campbell, Scenic: Morning’s at Seven, Monroe Actors Stage Company,
November 2008
• EXCELLENT USE OF RESOURCES

Dillon McArdle, Scenic & Lighting: Godspell, La Crosse Community Theatre, Jan. 30 – Feb. 15, 2009
• NICE RESEARCH AND CONCEPT

Richard T. Johnson, Scenic: The Music Man,Conejo Players Theatre,
Feb.-Mar. 2009
• CLEVER MODULAR DESIGN

Mandy Parmeter, Costume: Godspell, La Crosse Community Theatre,
Jan. 30 – Feb. 15, 2009
• GREAT CONCEPT
Frank Polleck, Scenic & Lighting: Peter Pan, Robidoux Resident Theatre,
Feb. 13-15, 2009
• GOOD USE OF DROPS & COLORED LIGHTS

WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!: AACTFest '09 Technical Conference

This first-ever conference event will present a unique blend of educational experiences with exposure to some of the newest technologies available to theatre artists. See what those luck folks who are registered are in for:

AACTFest ’09 Technical Theatre Conference:
Please Note: There will be some flexible time at the end of sessions to continue discussion topics as interest warrants.

Monday, June 22: Session #1 – Scenery
➢ 3:00pm Greetings and Introductions
➢ 3:15pm – 3:45pm: Presentation: Theatrical Fabrics Selection – Richard Buckley, PNTA
➢ 3:45pm – 4:15pm: Presentation: Why Not House Paint? - Judy Cullen, Scenic Artist
➢ Break
➢ 4:30pm – 5:00pm: Presentation: Using Scenic Textures – Dave Jungck, PNTA
➢ 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Open Forum Questions & Answers


Tuesday, June 23: Session #2 – Special Effects and Lighting

➢ 9:00am Announcements
➢ 9:15am – 9:45am: Presentation: LED Applications in Theatre & Architecture – Wendy Hammatt, PNTA
➢ 9:45am – 10:15am: Presentation: Special Effects Products from GAM – Jeff Davis
➢ Break
➢ 10:30am – 11:00am: Presentation: Fire and Water – Ame Strong, Rosco
➢ 11:00am – 11:30am: Projections in Stage Lighting - KC Hooper, Apollo Design Inc
➢ 11:30am – Noon: Open Forum Questions & Answers

BOX LUNCH PROVIDED: Enjoy the Lovely University of Puget Sound Campus

Session #3 – More Lighting
➢ 1:00pm Announcements
➢ 1:15pm – 2:45pm: Care & Enhancement of Steel Patterns – Jeff Davis, GAM
➢ 2:45pm – 3:15pm: Presentation – Lighting Special Effects on a Budget – Ame Strong, Rosco
➢ Break
➢ 3:30pm – 4:00pm: Presentation: Color in Lighting - KC Hooper, Apollo Design
➢ 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Open Forum Questions & Answers



DINNER PROVIDED: Eat on Stage at the Norton Clapp Theatre, or enjoy the Lovely University of Puget Sound Campus


Session #4 – Sound

➢ 6:00pm Announcements
➢ 6:15pm – 7:00pm: Presentation TBA: Changes in FCC RF Regulations – Van Browne, Shure Manufacturer Representative
➢ Break
➢ 7:15pm – 8:00pm: Presentation TBA: Royalty Free Music? – How and Where?
➢ 8:00pm – 9:00pm: Open Forum Questions & Answers



Wednesday, June 24: Session #5 – Costumes & New Products
➢ 9:00am Announcements
➢ 9:15am – 9:45am: Presentation: New Equipment and New Technologies
➢ 9:45am – 10:15am: Presentation: Products for Fabric Painting & Distressing, Stephanie Poire, TWU Local #887
➢ Break
➢ 10:30am – 11:00am: Presentation: Props and Costumes as Partners, Tracy Berryman & Alex Lewington
➢ 11:00am – Noon: Open Forum Questions & Answers and Wrap Up


NOTE:
There will be a shuttle running from the Best Western Tacoma Dome and the La Quinta Inn and Suites at the beginning and ending of each Conference Day.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

It is official! Tickets have even been Purchased already! Hurray!
Single Session Tickets and Festival Passes (admission to all six performance sessions) are now available at the Broadway Center Box Office:

253.591.5894 or Toll Free 1.800.291.7593
https://www.choicesecure01.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?clientid=broadwaycenter&prod=AACTF

IMPORTANT TIPS:
Tip #1: Festival Passes (admission to all six performance sessions)are not available online and need to be purchased over the phone. 253.591.5894

Tip #2: The Broadway Center, like many Performing Arts Centers, uses a centralized service to manage their online ticket purchasing. This means SERVICE CHARGES! While buying online is convenient, it will also mean that a $7 ticket may cost you as much as $11. That can add up quick! There's not much we can do about it. For that reason we emphatically recommend that you purchase your tickets over the phone unless you are just buying one or two session tickets.

GROUP RATE ON GROUND TRANSPORT SHUTTLE!!!!

ANNOUNCING: Special Festival Rate for Ground Transportation to Tacoma Dome Best Western and the LaQuinta Hotel in Tacoma from Sea-Tac Airport!(It will be on our website soon!)

Capital Aeroporter

Rate: $40.00 Round Trip, $25.00 for one person one-way

Discount Good for transport June 21 - 28

Button Code: AACT

web site: www.capair.com

telephone contact: 1-800-962-3579.

e-mail: customerservice@capair.com.

It is recommended that you make your reservations 1 to 2 weeks in advance of your trip.

Payment with a Credit Card when making your reservation is recommended.

If you book together in a group it is even cheaper, but you must book at the same time not individually.

If Reserving On-line: enter the Web Site, click on the Reservations Button and type the letters “AACT” in the ID Box at the bottom of the Page. You will then see a customized page for AACTFest ’09, and where payment type is required to make the reservation.

Finding Capital Aeroporter at Sea-Tac Airport : Check in at Capital Aeroporter’s counter - located at Door “00” which is on the Baggage Claim Level of the main terminal. From your baggage carousel stay inside and proceed to beyond Baggage Carousel #1, and follow to the end of the building.

SNAPPING TOURS Part III: In the Steps of The Audience

When we left our scenic tour, we were somewhere in the bowels of the Pantages Theatre, amongst dressing rooms, sub-basements and places where cast and crew will dwell. But not everyone who attends AACTFest in Tacoma will have such a windowless view. Let's return to Broadway (the street, in Tacoma) and follow the steps of the audience . . .

The Audience and Festival Attendees will enter the Pantages Theatre Lobby through these doors, and enter the newly renovated Pantages Lobby, completed in a capital upgrade just three years ago.




















The Pantages Lobby (once marred by a carbuncle of a staircase in the middle of it) is spacious enough to accomodate private events and public gathering in and of itself. For AACTFest '09, the Lobby will become an exhibition hall, featuring over a dozen purveyors of theatrical supplies and services including Music Theatre International, Theatrical Rights World Wide, Dramatic Publishing, Rosco, Great American Market (GAM), Apollo Design Inc., SECOA, Manhattan Tour & Travel, Select Entertainment and more . . . Stop in on Wednesday between 11am and 1pm and get a bite of lunch and visit one-on-one with the Exhibitors!

Later in the week, part of this space will be turned into the display area for the Design Exhibition. Of course, like any Lobby it has the traditional accoutrements, Bathrooms (including handicapped accessible), Historical Displays, and Concessions!













Just a few steps up the Grand Staircase (and accessible by elevator as well!) and you will be in the Mezzanine Lobby which is where the AACT Endowment Silent Auction will be Wednesday through Saturday. Endowment funds help defray the cost to participating companies to travel to AACTFests, so check out the great items for bidding!




Through these doors await Twelve Terrific Performances by your colleagues from around the nation (and beyond) in an experience that is bound to be memory making. Have you registered yet? Bought your tickets yet? Don't forget! Be sure and register online at www.aactfest09.org. Single Tickets and Festival Passes for AACTFest will be on sale through the Broadway Center Box Office by the end of May. Keep an eye out at www.broadwaycenter.org for the announcement of tickets ON SALE.


Coming soon on SNAPPING TOURS: Oh, the Other Places We'll Be!