We want to preface this by saying that no matter what wins, who is wearing what dress, or which Hanover Tavern show didn't get nominated, the main point of these awards is to raise money for the Artists Fund. That's the main point... not who got the most votes out of six local critics or debates over who should or shouldn't have been nominated. It is AWESOME that the money from the event will go to this organization. The committee should be acknowledged positively for that.
We think it's really funny that the press release calls the event a "Black Tie Gala", then goes on to say that "formal attire is encouraged." We were taught many Bar Mitzvahs ago that black tie meant wear a tux. If they didn't expect black tie attire, they should have noted on the invitation something more straightforward like, "Joshua has become a man, join us for a hoedown after the service." Oh, and speaking of tuxes, we personally think Gordon Bass should wear his Daddy Warbucks tux to the show. And that Annie should wear her maid outfit with a poinsettia pinned on.
It goes without saying that we won't discuss plays. Because we prefer when people sing their emotions. WOW, we love musicals. We are honored to say that we saw all nominees for Best Musical. And we know who we think the winner should be. So hopefully they win.
But onto something that doesn't specifically relate to the awards. We understand that the "Artsies" specifically honor "professional theaters" in Richmond, but we feel that there needs to be some sort of recognition from said professional theaters, and the critics, of the other work that is being done in the community. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Dogwood Dell received next to no recognition, and all of the performers were working for free. It's wonderful that the amazing city of Richmond has a venue like the Dell, so people who can't typically afford $40 tickets to shows can be exposed to what we still feel is such an under-appreciated art form.
Clearly we feel a special connection to the show, and we hope we're not overstepping our boundaries in this public forum (ha), but we do think that it's important for the theatre community as a whole to appreciate and commend the work that has been done pro bono. Throw us a frickin' bono.
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Hey! For obvious reasons, I, too, have great fondness for "Forum". Perhaps we should have our own awards -- the Delli's? No, that makes me hungry... If we had awards for "Forum" only, we could call them the "AFT-HOT-WTF?" Awards! (I know, I left out a "T", but it just worked so well this way...) ;-)
Here's my stab at them:
FIERCE & FEARLESS: Annie Steingold (and she has the bruises to prove it!)
SUBTLE-TEASE: Bridget Lundgren (bringing “coy” to an art form!)
WHAT’DHESAY?: Charles Wissinger (“Good morning, father.” “#$%!?#@!%”)
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE D’OH!!: Chris Collins (“You do it!”)
YESSSS!!!: Chris Yarbrough (Ridin’ the wave of audience appreciation!)
LOVELIEST "LOVELY": Craig Smith (the loveliest non-virgin I know)
WORKIN’ THE HAIR: Dwayne Daniels (workin’ it … right off his head...)
TRUE FALSE-ETTO: Dylan Moon (“Oh girls! Where’d you go?”)
WHIP IT GOOD: Elise Steingold (bubble-poppin’, whip-crackin’ fantastic)
SHE’S THE ONE (or TWO): Haley Roberts (Those are two numbers that mix me up)
PROJECT RUNWAY: Jacquie Deloyht (for her little turn on the catwalk)
WHAT AN ENTRANCE!: Jason Marks (Opening Night pratfall -- "I meant to do that!")
BFF OF ANGELS: Jessica Cox (everytime she stepped on stage, about a thousand angels got their wings!)
FASHION FOR-AWARD: Kerry Keenan (for the guts to wear a purple boot with a sandal)
STATUE – ESQUE: Nathalie Oates (not even a blink when faced with Charles’ antics – impressive!)
BEST LEGS: Sean Williams (they go all the way up to his... diaper??)
BODY-LOVIN': Steven Ralph (and his all-too-accurate breast plate)
SHE DON’T NEED NO STINKING MICROPHONE: Terri Moore (“SENEEEEX!”)
Not nominating Jason Marks for his tour-de-force, hysterically brilliant Broadway-worthy performance as Psedulous is an absolute crime and shame. He far deserved to be in that best actor category above everyone else. Several other actors deserved mention, too, but his performance was exceptional.
The show was the highlight of the theater season for our family, and we saw everything - Millie, Annie, Trailer Park, Altar Boyz (both versions), Side Show - everything. And this made us happier than anything else we saw. Thank you for all your hard work - it did NOT go unnoticed!
Keep blogging, girls! We love it.
I was waiting so impatiently for the newest update from the girls. I honestly think i've been checking everyday.
It is a very sad thing that this show did not recieve its praise. But, since when are awards everything? You alls performance was incredible and the audience showed you that everynight (possibly a little bit louder the night I was there...sorrryyy). Be so proud of what you girls and the cast did... I give it my vote! (because everyone knows thats what matters..huh?)
I love you girls and will miss you terribly! Keep blogging so I can feel in the loop though. You know how I like to do that!
Hi! Debra here. I just wanted to say that I love the term "Notinees". It made me laugh pretty hard.
"Throw us a frickin' bono" ... you guys kill me! Love this blog ... love your sense of humor, love that you have such wonderful, honest opinions, and love that you have integrity. Consider me one proud mother hen!!!
"Forum" totally rocked this summer. It's a real shame it was completely overlooked. Big mistake the critics missed the boat on this one.
Ah!! I miss you guys, but I love that I can enjoy your hilariousness from a distance through this blog! Forum will live on in our hearts! Also, mad props to Joe for those awards--too funny. Miss you all!
JOE THOSE AWARDS ARE AMAZING! YOU ARE THE MASTER OF PUNS.
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