The 2010 Bartell Theatre Awards, presented at the Bartell Theatre Saturday night, celebrate the work of the theater's resident companies. StageQ received 10 Barties, the most of any company. Next was Madison Theatre Guild, with eight nods.
Best Drama
Tie: The Hot L Baltimore (Madison Theatre Guild), and Two Rooms (Madison Theatre Guild)
Best Comedy/Musical
The Stops (StageQ)
Best Dramatic Performance by an Actor/Actress
Tie: Liz Angle in Random Harvest (StageQ), and Jessica Jane Witham in Meg (Madison Theatre Guild)
Funniest Performance by an Actor/Actress
Molly Vanderlin in Sappho In Love (StageQ)
Best Ensemble Cast
Playboy of the Western World, Strollers Theatre
People's Choice Award
Tidings from the Seasonally Affected, Encore Studio for the Performing Arts
Best Entrance
The ensemble cast, The Stops, StageQ
Most Memorable Sound Design
John Salutz, The Hot L Baltimore, Madison Theatre Guild
Biggest Tear-Jerking Moment
Terry Kiss Frank, Souvenir, Madison Theatre Guild
Most Memorable Lighting Design
Eric S. Barry, Sappho In Love, StageQ
Best Portrayal of a Non-Homo Sapiens
Marcy Weiland, In the Beginning, Mercury Players Theatre
Most Memorable Set Design
Greg Harris, Playboy of the Western World, Strollers Theatre
Most Memorable Costume Design
Sean Langenecker, Sappho In Love, StageQ
Biggest Belly-Laugh Moment
The Ensemble Cast, Forever Plaid, Madison Theatre Guild
Best Poster/Print Design
Man of La Mancha, Strollers Theatre
Best Stage Kiss
Rachel Granda-Gluski / Christine Esche, Sappho In Love, StageQ
Play Most Likely to Inspire Audience to Pursue a Career in Theatre
The Stops, StageQ
Most Thought-Provoking Production
Souvenir, Madison Theatre Guild
Best Save by a Cast Member
Sarah Luedtke, "for knowing how to open a door" (during Tidings From the Seasonally Affected, Encore Studio for the Performing Arts)
Best Sharer of Space
StageQ
Most Valuable Volunteer
Rachel Friedman (for 10 years of service for Encore)
Most Entertaining Curtain Call
Tie: Forever Plaid, Madison Theatre Guild, and Sappho In Love, StageQ
