[NEohioPAL]Press Release Edward Niam Review: NorthEast Regional OCTAfest, Hudson, Ohio

Mon Jul 24 12:19:23 PDT 2006

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NorthEast Ohio Regional OCTAfest Presents the Best of Community Theatre

Edward Niam

Love-hate, humility-pride, kindness-anger, lust-self control… all of the 7
virtues and 7 sins were in ample supply at “Around the Region in 7 Plays,
2006” presented by the Ohio Community Theatre Association, Saturday, July 8
in Hudson, Ohio. The event was held at the Barlow Community Center and
hosted by the Hudson Players Guild.

Ginny Morrison, organizer and 12 year member of the OCTA board was pleased
to welcome all in attendance to what would prove to be a very full and
satisfying day of the best of community theatre in N.E. Ohio. Ginny is also
Executive Producer and Artistic Director of the Galaxy Players.

There were 7 excerpts each 30 minutes in length in addition to a 10-minute
load in and 5-minute load out. Three responders/judges, appointed from other
regions, expressed their comments to the cast and audience immediately
following each performance.

The responders, Michael Morehead, Dee Anne Bryll and Michael Schacherbauer,
have extensive real world experience in numerous phases of theatre. The
actors listened attentively to the responder’s comments, which ranged form
kudos to constructive criticism with the intent to improve the quality of
each production.

The Excerpts:

Stow Players, The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon is the story of two former
vaudeville entertainers, Al Lewis and William Clark, who performed together
for 43 years but haven’t spoken for the last 11. It focuses on the tension
between them when they are re-united by CBS to rehearse their signature
piece “The Doctor Will See You Now”.

This is not only entertaining because of the banter between the main
characters, but also for the scene where Al and Willie move the furniture in
an endless circle to prepare for their rehearsal.

Galaxy Players, Blame it on the Movies, is a delightful sampling of movie
theme songs from the 1940’s to the 80’s. Great choreography, music and
vocals with something for everyone’s taste. Excellent balance of solo’s and
group numbers.

Workshop Players, Jerry Finnegan’s Sister by Jack Neary is an enchanting and
emotional piece, which will resurrect pleasant and painful memories for
anyone who lived through the experience of a youthful romance. The
two-character play allows us to share the sometimes funny and often poignant
relationship between Beth and Brian with wonderful performances by Tricia
Schumate and Brian McNally.

Brian has loved Beth all his life but could never find the words or the
courage to tell her how he felt. Brian’s frustration intensifies as Beth
begins dating and he anguishes over the possibility that some guy might try
something. Beth’s heartfelt response to his concern was “Brian, everyone
tries something”. There was a natural chemistry between Beth and Brian and
you could feel their emotions as they exchanged lines.

Olde Towne Hall, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams is, of course,
the classic Southern drama about a family that is dysfunctional in the
extreme. An elaborate set and powerful performances clearly relayed the
intensity of the interactions even for those who might be unfamiliar with
the story. Only a mother could love someone like Big Daddy and that would be
asking a lot.

Carnation City Players, Enchanted April, by Mathew Barber is a thoughtful
piece exploring the desires and fantasies of two London housewives as they
rent a villa in Italy to escape the dreariness of their marriages. A
beautiful and set and costumes added to the strong performances by all.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change by Joe
DiPietro is a very funny, energetic and thought provoking musical looking at
the multi-faceted nature of human relationships. There were times when the
laughter from the audience was so loud it was difficult to hear the lines.
The breakfast scene was an absolute classic that anyone in a long-term
marriage (5 years or more) could relate to. The driving scene along with
strong acting and vocals adds to the quality of this piece.

Trumble New Theatre, Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro
focuses on Nick, a single Italian American guy from New Jersey and his
relationship with his grandparents after his parents move to Florida. The
Trivial Pursuit game and dinner scene will stir the memories of anyone who
spent time with their own grandparents. And for those who didn’t, it will
tell you things you never knew.

The banquet, held at the Hudson Holiday Inn with nearly 80 in attendance,
was an energetic and entertaining affair. You could feel the enthusiasm and
creativity of so many theatre people gathered into one room. Following
dinner was the “Dry T Shirt” contest and the presentation of awards.

The big winners are Workshop Players, Jerry Finnegan’s Sister and Chagrin
Valley Little Theatre, I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change. The alternate
is Trumbull New Theatre, Over the River and Through the Woods.

The 2 winners will compete in the 2006 Ohio Community Theatre Association’s
annual conference, “Around the World in Eighty Plays” to be held in
Columbus, Ohio, September 1-4. The annual OCTA Conference is a 3-day weekend
beginning Friday night with the International Affair, Saturday commences
with the excerpts, and Sunday brings more excerpts and the annual banquet,
which includes a costume ball. The event finishes Monday with the awards
brunch.

Other award winners:

      NAME
     AWARD
     SHOW/THEATRE

      Steve Ryan
     Excellence in Acting
     The Sunshine Boys - Willie Clark - Stow Players

      Richard A.Szczepinski
     Excellence in Acting
     The Sunshine Boys - Al Lewis - Stow Players

      Brian McNally
     Outstanding in Acting
     Jerry Finnegan's Sister - Brian - Workshop Players

      Tricia Shumate
     Excellence in Acting
     Jerry Finnegan's Sister - Beth - Workshop Players

      Wade Hubbard
     Excellence in Directing
     Jerry Finnegan's Sister - Workshop Players

      Debra Rose
     Excellence in Costuming
     Jerry Finnegan's Sister - Workshop Players

      Timothy Squirek
     Merit in Acting
     Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Brick - Olde Towne Hall

      Pamela Weibel
     Excellence in Acting
     Enchanted April - Costanza - Carnation City Players

      Fred Weibel
     Excellence in Acting
     Enchanted April - Anthony Wilding - Carnation City Players

      Connie Houk
     Excellence in Costuming
     Enchanted April - Carnation City Players

      Carnation City Players
     Merit in Environment
     Enchanted April

      Andrew Rothman
     Excellence in Acting/Vocal Performance
     I Love You, You're Perfect Now Change - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

      Pam LaForce
     Excellence in Acting/Vocal Performance
     I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

      Tonya Duus
     Excellence in Acting/Vocal Performance
     I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

      David Kammerman
     Excellence in Acting/Vocal Performance
     I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

      Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
     Excellence in Ensemble
     I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

      Don Edelman
     Excellence in Directing
     I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

      Cherie Renee Roe
     Excellence in Musical Direction
     I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

      Tim McGinley
     Excellence in Acting
     Over the River & Through the Woods - Frank Gianella - Trumbull New
Theatre

      Deb Nuhfer
     Merit in Acting
     Over the River & Through the Woods - Aida Gianella - Trumbull New
Theatre

      Tom Jones
     Merit in Acting
     Over the River & Through the Woods - Nunzio Cristano - Trumbull New
Theatre

      Donnajean Palmer
     Merit in Acting
     Over the River & Through the Woods - Emma Cristano - Trumbull New
Theatre

      Peg McGinnis
     Merit in Directing
     Over the River & Through the Woods - Trumbull New Theatre

      Ben Gavitt
     Merit in Directing
     Over the River & Through the Woods - Trumbull New Theatre

      Diann Hartshorn
     Merit in Vocal Performance
     Blame It On the Movies - Galaxy Players

For more information regarding the OCTA Annual Conference contact Eleanor
Smith, OCTA Executive Director, smithec57 at wideopenwest.com or visit their
website www.octaweb.org. You can also contact Ginny Morrison,
weedz at bright.net, 330.416.5937.

Media Writers Ltd.

Edward Niam

118 West Streetsboro Street

Suite 224

Hudson, Ohio 44236

330.564.7558 / Fax 330.342.3802

edniam at alltel.net

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Love-hate, humility-pride, kindness-anger, =
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Saturday, July 8 in Hudson, Ohio. The event was held at the Barlow =
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Center and hosted by the Hudson Players Guild.
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Ginny Morrison, organizer and 12 year member of =
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<FONT=20
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The responders, Michael Morehead, Dee Anne =
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phases=20
of theatre. The actors listened attentively to the responder=92s =
comments, which=20
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the=20
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production.
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<FONT=20
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entertainers, Al Lewis and William Clark, who performed together for 43 =
years=20
but haven=92t spoken for the last 11. It focuses on the tension between =
them when=20
they are re-united by CBS to rehearse their signature piece =93The =
Doctor Will See=20
You Now=94.
<FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p>
This is not only entertaining because of the =
banter between=20
the main characters, but also for the scene where Al and Willie move the =

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rehearsal.</FONT></P>
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color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT size=3D4><STRONG>Galaxy Players</STRONG>, =
<I>Blame it=20
on the Movies</I>, is a delightful sampling of movie theme songs from =
the 1940=92s=20
to the 80=92s. Great choreography, music and vocals with something for =
everyone=92s=20
taste. Excellent balance of solo=92s and group =
numbers.</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT =
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT size=3D4><STRONG>Workshop =
Players</STRONG>, <EM>Jerry=20
Finnegan=92s Sister </EM>by<EM> </EM>Jack Neary is an enchanting and =
emotional=20
piece, which will resurrect pleasant and painful memories for anyone who =
lived=20
through the experience of a youthful romance. The two-character play =
allows us=20
to share the sometimes funny and often poignant relationship between =
Beth and=20
Brian with wonderful performances by Tricia Schumate and Brian=20
McNally.</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT =
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=3D"Times =
New Roman"=20
color=3D#000000 size=3D4>Brian has loved Beth all his life but could =
never find the=20
words or the courage to tell her how he felt. Brian=92s frustration =
intensifies as=20
Beth begins dating and he anguishes over the possibility that some guy =
might try=20
something. Beth=92s heartfelt response to his concern was =93Brian, =
everyone tries=20
something=94. There was a natural chemistry between Beth and Brian and =
you could=20
feel their emotions as they exchanged lines.</FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT =
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT size=3D4><STRONG>Olde Towne =
Hall</STRONG>, <I>Cat on=20
a Hot Tin Roof </I>by Tennessee Williams is, of course, the classic =
Southern=20
drama about a family that is dysfunctional in the extreme. An elaborate =
set and=20
powerful performances clearly relayed the intensity of the interactions =
even for=20
those who might be unfamiliar with the story. Only a mother could love =
someone=20
like Big Daddy and that would be asking a lot.</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT =
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT size=3D4><STRONG>Carnation City =
Players</STRONG>,=20
<I>Enchanted April, </I>by Mathew Barber is a thoughtful piece exploring =
the=20
desires and fantasies of two London housewives as they rent a villa in =
Italy to=20
escape the dreariness of their marriages. A beautiful and set and =
costumes added=20
to the strong performances by all. </FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT =
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT size=3D4><STRONG>Chagrin Valley Little=20
Theatre</STRONG>, <I>I Love You You=92re Perfect Now Change </I>by Joe =
DiPietro is=20
a very funny, energetic and thought provoking musical looking at the=20
multi-faceted nature of human relationships. There were times when the =
laughter=20
from the audience was so loud it was difficult to hear the lines. The =
breakfast=20
scene was an absolute classic that anyone in a long-term marriage (5 =
years or=20
more) could relate to. The driving scene along with strong acting and =
vocals=20
adds to the quality of this piece.</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT =
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT size=3D4><STRONG>Trumble New =
Theatre</STRONG>,=20
<I>Over the River and Through the Woods</I> by Joe DiPietro focuses on =
Nick, a=20
single Italian American guy from New Jersey and his relationship with =
his=20
grandparents after his parents move to Florida. The Trivial Pursuit game =
and=20
dinner scene will stir the memories of anyone who spent time with their =
own=20
grandparents. And for those who didn=92t, it will tell you things you =
never=20
knew.</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT =
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=3D"Times =
New Roman"=20
color=3D#000000 size=3D4>The banquet, held at the Hudson Holiday Inn =
with nearly 80=20
in attendance, was an energetic and entertaining affair. You could feel =
the=20
enthusiasm and creativity of so many theatre people gathered into one =
room.=20
Following dinner was the =93Dry T Shirt=94 contest and the presentation =
of=20
awards.</FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT =
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT size=3D4>The big winners are =
<STRONG>Workshop=20
Players, </STRONG><EM>Jerry Finnegan=92s Sister </EM>and<EM> =
</EM><STRONG>Chagrin=20
Valley Little Theatre, </STRONG><I>I Love You You=92re Perfect Now =
Change. </I>The=20
alternate is <STRONG>Trumbull New Theatre</STRONG>, <I>Over the River =
and=20
Through the Woods. <o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I><FONT =
color=3D#000000><FONT=20
face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT=20
size=3D4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT></I></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=3D"Times =
New Roman"=20
color=3D#000000 size=3D4>The 2 winners will compete in the 2006 Ohio =
Community=20
Theatre Association=92s annual conference, =93Around the World in Eighty =
Plays=94 to=20
be held in Columbus, Ohio, September 1-4. The annual OCTA Conference is =
a 3-day=20
weekend beginning Friday night with the International Affair, Saturday =
commences=20
with the excerpts, and Sunday brings more excerpts and the annual =
banquet, which=20
includes a costume ball. The event finishes Monday with the awards=20
brunch.</FONT></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=3D"Times =
New Roman"=20
color=3D#000000 size=3D4></FONT> </P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN=20
class=3D667334817-24072006><FONT face=3D"Times New Roman" =
color=3D#000000 size=3D4>Other=20
award winners:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=3D"Times =
New Roman"=20
color=3D#000000 size=3D4></FONT> </P>
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border=3D1>
  <TBODY>
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    <TD width=3D"23%"><B><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT =
color=3D#000000>NAME</FONT></B></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><B><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT =
color=3D#000000>AWARD</FONT></B></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><B><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT =
color=3D#000000>SHOW/THEATRE</FONT></B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Steve =
Ryan</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>The Sunshine Boys - Willie =
Clark - Stow=20
      Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Richard=20
    A.Szczepinski</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>The Sunshine Boys - Al Lewis =
- Stow=20
      Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Brian =
McNally</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Outstanding in=20
    Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Jerry Finnegan's Sister - =
Brian -=20
      Workshop Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Tricia =
Shumate</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Jerry Finnegan's Sister - =
Beth -=20
      Workshop Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Wade =
Hubbard</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
    Directing</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Jerry Finnegan's Sister - =
Workshop=20
      Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Debra =
Rose</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
    Costuming</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Jerry Finnegan's Sister - =
Workshop=20
      Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Timothy =
Squirek</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Merit in =
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - =
Brick - Olde=20
      Towne Hall</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Pamela =
Weibel</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Enchanted April - Costanza - =
Carnation=20
      City Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Fred =
Weibel</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Enchanted April - Anthony =
Wilding -=20
      Carnation City Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Connie =
Houk</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
    Costuming</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Enchanted April - Carnation =
City=20
      Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Carnation City=20
    Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Merit in=20
Environment</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Enchanted =
April</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Andrew =
Rothman</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in Acting/Vocal=20
      Performance</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>I Love You, You're Perfect =
Now Change -=20
      Chagrin Valley Little Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Pam =
LaForce</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in Acting/Vocal=20
      Performance</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>I Love You, You're Perfect, =
Now Change -=20
      Chagrin Valley Little Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Tonya =
Duus</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in Acting/Vocal=20
      Performance</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>I Love You, You're Perfect, =
Now Change -=20
      Chagrin Valley Little Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>David =
Kammerman</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in Acting/Vocal=20
      Performance</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>I Love You, You're Perfect, =
Now Change -=20
      Chagrin Valley Little Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Chagrin Valley Little=20
      Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
    Ensemble</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>I Love You, You're Perfect, =
Now=20
      Change</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Don =
Edelman</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
    Directing</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>I Love You, You're Perfect, =
Now Change -=20
      Chagrin Valley Little Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Cherie Renee =
Roe</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in Musical=20
      Direction</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>I Love You, You're Perfect, =
Now Change -=20
      Chagrin Valley Little Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Tim =
McGinley</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Excellence in=20
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Over the River & Through =
the Woods -=20
      Frank Gianella - Trumbull New Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Deb =
Nuhfer</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Merit in =
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Over the River & Through =
the Woods -=20
      Aida Gianella - Trumbull New Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Tom =
Jones</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Merit in =
Acting</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Over the River & Through =
the Woods -=20
      Nunzio Cristano - Trumbull New Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Donnajean =
Palmer</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Merit in Acting =
</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Over the River & Through =
the Woods -=20
      Emma Cristano - Trumbull New Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Peg =
McGinnis</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Merit in =
Directing</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Over the River & Through =
the Woods -=20
      Trumbull New Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Ben =
Gavitt</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Merit in =
Directing</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Over the River & Through =
the Woods -=20
      Trumbull New Theatre</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD width=3D"23%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Diann =
Hartshorn</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"26%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Merit in Vocal=20
      Performance</FONT></FONT></P></TD>
    <TD width=3D"52%"><FONT size=3D2>
      <P align=3Dleft><FONT color=3D#000000>Blame It On the Movies - =
Galaxy=20
      Players</FONT></FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><FONT =
color=3D#000000=20
size=3D2></FONT></P>
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color=3D#000000 size=3D4>For more information regarding the OCTA Annual =
Conference=20
contact Eleanor Smith, OCTA Executive Director, </FONT><A=20
href=3D"mailto:smithec57 at wideopenwest.com"><FONT face=3D"Times New =
Roman"=20
size=3D4>smithec57 at wideopenwest.com</FONT></A><FONT face=3D"Times New =
Roman"=20
color=3D#000000 size=3D4> or visit their website </FONT><A=20
href=3D"http://www.octaweb.org/"><FONT face=3D"Times New Roman"=20
size=3D4>www.octaweb.org</FONT></A><FONT face=3D"Times New Roman"><FONT=20
color=3D#000000><FONT size=3D4>.</FONT><SPAN =
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You can also contact Ginny Morrison, <A=20
href=3D"mailto:weedz at bright.net">weedz at bright.net</A>,=20
330.416.5937.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN=20
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color=3D#000000>Edward=20
Niam</FONT></SPAN></P>
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color=3D#000000>118 West=20
Streetsboro Street</FONT></SPAN></P>
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color=3D#000000>Hudson, Ohio=20
44236</FONT></SPAN></P>
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color=3D#000000>330.564.7558=20
/ Fax 330.342.3802</FONT></SPAN></P>
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class=3D667334817-24072006><FONT face=3D"Times New Roman" =
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href=3D"mailto:edniam at alltel.net">edniam at alltel.net</A></FONT></SPAN></P>=

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[NEohioPAL]Press Release ***Edward Niam Review: NorthEast Regional OCTAfest, Hudson, Ohio***

[NEohioPAL]Press Release Edward Niam Review: NorthEast Regional OCTAfest, Hudson, Ohio