A bit of Broadway came to Fayetteville Saturday evening as Arts Live Theatre, Northwest Arkansas’ only dedicated non-profit Children’s and Youth Theatre Company, held its first annual Outstanding Contribution Awards at the Parish Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
The “ALTYs”, as the awards are called, are given to recognize the outstanding contributions of Arts Live Theatre actors and students. Awards are given for performance on stage, and for performance in classes. Mark Landon Smith, Arts Live Theatre Artistic Director said, “The event isn’t just about awards, it’s about recognizing the accomplishments of the organization as a whole throughout the season. It’s a celebration of everyone’s involvement and contributions.”
The event was hosted by Arts Live Theatre faculty and staff including Smith, Jules Taylor, Missy Gipson and Mario Moreno. Presenters were area adult actors who have been involved with Arts Live and who made their presentations as characters from the productions of the past season. The 100 persons in attendance were treated to a light buffet with Karaoke, courtesy of Dancenhance Entertainment, immediately following the ceremony. Award recipients received a framed certificate and a trophy.
The 2007 Outstanding Contribution Awards Receipient are:
Outstanding Contribution By An Actor, Baker Cinqmars, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Outstanding Contribution By An Actress, Elizabeth Berger, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Outstanding Contribution By An Actor In A Musical – Rumail Bautista, ALADDIN
Outstanding Contribution By An Actress In A Musical – Elizabeth Beger, ALADDIN
Outstanding Contribution By A Supporting Actor – Coleman Clark, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Outstanding Contribution By A Supporting Actress – Grace Anne Odom, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Outstanding Contribution By A Supporting Actor In A Musical – Parker Danks, ALADDIN
Outstanding Contribution By A Supporting Actress In A Musical – Milly Rogers, ALADDIN
Outstanding Technical Contribution – McKenna Potter, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Outstanding Contribution With A Special Talent – Alexis Wilkins, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Class Awards:
Television Production – Tori Bryan
Comedy Improv. - Ben Kieklak
Playmakers – Hadley Biggs, William Fogelman, Brenna Melton, Orry Phillips, Joseph Porter
Contemporary Acting – Josh Flynn
Acting 1 – Kaitlyn Paige
Intro To Acting – Becca McCann
Arts Live Theatre Spirit Award:
Tessa Harbaugh
Baker Cinqmars
Senior Award:
Suzanne Harris
Arts Live Theatre is accepting enrollment for their summer programs including the Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory for ages 11-18, July 9-August 4, with a production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL; and the Broadway Junior Camp for ages 7-0, July 16-27. Additional camps are being offered in conjunction with the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club and and the Department of Parks and Recreation. For additional information, please visit www.artslivetheatre.com or call 479-521-4932.
