President Shelly McFadden & Secretary-Asst. Treasurer Kathryn Dory
The annual meeting of the Putnam County Playhouse was held on Sunday, October 13, in the Michael McClaine Rehearsal Center. Board members and guests enjoyed refreshments and fun conversations during the afternoon.
Caroline Good & Brad Sandy
Committee chairpersons gave reports on their activities during the season.
Mark Hammer and the Hammy
Treasurer Mark Hammer brought the Upstage Award that would be given out at the end of the meeting.
L-R: Cameron Wunderlich, Anna Harris, Linda Gjesvold, Marc Adams, Ric McFadden
Board members present include Vickie Parker, Linda Gjesvold, Sandra Rossok, Dustin Bond, Anna Harris, Cameron Wunderlich, Brandon Wunderlich, Jack Randall Earles, Ric McFadden, Shelly McFadden, Kathryn Dory, Caroline Good, Brad Sandy, and Mark Hammer.
Hammy nominees Tara Smith, Karen K. Temple (winner), and John Reach. Kate Baughman was unable to attend.
Three of the four Upstage Award nominees were present. The winner was Karen K. Temple for her roles in Flowers For Algernon.
The 63rd Season of the Putnam County Playhouse came to an end a few weeks ago. The last event of the season will be the Annual Meeting which will be held on Sunday, October 13, at 2 p.m. It will be conducted in the Michael McClaine Rehearsal Center at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
Committee chairs will give their annual reports and the officers will present a round up of the season’s activities. New board members will also be elected.
Award from 2017!
As always the highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Upstage Award – the annual recognition of the performance by an actor in a non-leading role that stood out because of its audience appeal and skill of the performer.
This year’s nominees are:
Kate Baughman as Gertie Cummins
From Oklahoma!, director Joshua Saul Bain has nominated Kate Baughman in her role as Gertie Cummins. He said, “I cannot say enough about how great Kate was to work with in Oklahoma! She took her role as ‘Gertie’ to a fun new level! Her comedic timing was perfect! She was always prepared and not afraid to try new things. Every time Kate came on stage, she brought laughter not only to the audience but to all of those involved on stage with her. She was an absolute delight to work with and I can not wait to see what she does next!”
Tara Smith as the German Pretzel Girl
From The Pink PantherStrikes Again, director Shelly McFadden has nominated Tara Smith in her role of the Little German Girl, who tried to dispatch Jacques Clouseau with a poisoned pretzel. McFadden said: “Tara Smith is the Hammy nominee for The Pink Panther Strikes Again for her portrayal of ‘The Little German Girl,’ an assassin who attempted to kill Inspector Clouseau with a poison pretzel. She was foiled because pretzels gave the Inspector ‘petrol,’ so he passed it along to the unfortunate messenger. Tara had just a few lines in The Pink Panther Strikes Again, but she definitely made the most of her stage time and made us laugh! “
John Reach as Robin
For Something Rotten, the nominee is John Reach in his role as Robin, a member of the acting troupe. Director Vickie Parker said: ” John Reach delighted our audience with his unexpected character portrayal of the queen. His acting was only topped by his wig!”
Karen K. Temple (with Dustin Bond) as Mrs. Mooney.
The final nominee of the season is from Flowers For Algernon. Director Jack Randall Earles said: “Karen K. Temple in her dual role of Mrs Donner and Mrs. Mooney added some much needed humor to the show. My cousin’s husband asked me why Mrs. Donner didn’t come out in the bows, and I had to tell him that the same actress played both parts – he was astonished! Thanks, Karen!”
