Attention, fans of Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre and public at large. Now's your chance to vote for your favorite actors, directors and plays in the productions you've seen in the past year presented by Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre.
Why are the awards called the Dalmatians? Because many GGFSO productions are performed on the stage of Fire Hall Theatre, the building wedged between Grand Forks City Hall and Grand Forks Central High School gymnasium that used to be a fire hall.
And what dog is the mascot of every self-respecting fire hall? The Dalmatian, of course.
To cast your ballots, go to www.ggfct.com or the Fire Hall Theatre Facebook group, and click on the "vote" link. Voting is confidential, and the polls will be open until 5 p.m. June 1.
The awards ceremony will be at 7:30 p.m. June 3 in Fire Hall Theatre. Attendance is free, and the public is welcome.
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"The Dalmatians are an opportunity to honor the community that gives such strong support to our theater," Benjamin Klipfel, executive director of GGFSO, said in a news release. Categories range from Outstanding Actor and Actress to Best Kiss. Here are the nominees in just a few of the categories.
-- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play: Pat DeMars, "Kimberly Akimbo"; Todd Chrzanowski, "Bright Ideas"; Jeffrey Weatherly, "The Bad Seed."
-- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play: Mare Thompson, "Kimberly Akimbo"; Kat LaBine, "St. Bettes": Claire Thompson, "The Bad Seed"; "Marie Strinden, "Bright Ideas": Jenny Morris, "The Bad Seed."
-- Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Jared Kinney, "HAIR": Doug Chavis, "HAIR"; Jon Jackson, "Annie"; Cody Oss, "Bat Boy."
-- Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Amanda Hill, "Annie"; Jesi Mullins, "HAIR"; Ali Nicoli, "Annie"; Maura Ferguson, "Bat Boy."
-- Outstanding Direction of a Play or Musical: Ben Klipfel, "The Bad Seed"; Adonica Schultz Anue, "St. Bette's"; Marie Strinden, "Bright Ideas"; Chris Berg, "HAIR/Bat Boy"; Mary Lizakowski, "Annie"; Chris Berg, "Kimberly Akimbo."
-- Outstanding Production: "Bat Boy," June 2009; "HAIR," August 2009; "Bright Ideas," September 2009; "The Bad Seed," November 2009; "Annie," February 2010; "St. Bette's," March 2010; "Kimberly Akimbo," May 2010.
