Torry Awards 2011-2012
 
 
Theatre of the Republic honored its own Saturday, July 14, 2012, as TOR’s Board of Directors hosted the ninth-annual Torry Awards Celebration.
 
Inspired by the Tony Awards that honor the best of the past season on Broadway, the Torry Awards have become an annual tradition eagerly anticipated and enjoyed by both the nominated performers and the general public. The awards honor the best of TOR’s shows and the many talented volunteer performers and technicians.
 
Hosted by Theatre of the Republic’s Executive/Artistic Director Tim McGhee, the evening featured performances from productions of the 2011-2012 season, including Hairspray, A Tale of Two Cities, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Promises, Promises and The Full Monty. In addition, musical numbers were presented as teasers of the upcoming 2012-2013 season from shows such as Damn Yankees and The Color Purple.
 
Following the awards ceremony, an after party was held, featuring food catered by Tony Adams and Tim McGhee, with assistance by some of the TOR board members. In addition, there was a DJ and dancing on the main stage.
 
A total of 16 Torry Awards were given out. The winners are:
 
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Brandon Shoemaker, Edna Turnblad, Hairspray
 
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Laura Flint, Jeanette Burmeister, The Full Monty
 
Best Supporting Actor (Three-Way Tie)
Al Nicholas, Jerry Cruncher, A Tale of Two Cities
Sean Patrick Smith, Marquis St. Evremonde, A Tale of Two Cities
Robert Kerson, Horse, The Full Monty
 
Best Supporting Actress
Emily Martel, Marge MacDougall, Promises, Promises
 
Best Male Vocals in a Musical
Robert Wallace, Bert, Ain’t Misbehavin’
 
Best Female Vocals in a Musical
Katie Hughes, Lucie Manette, A Tale of Two Cities
 
Best Actor/Actress with Multiple Roles
Donna Catton-Johnson, Prudy Pingleton/Gym Teacher/Matron, Hairspray
 
Best Musical Director
Alissa Watts, Ain’t Misbehavin’
 
Best Hair and Make-Up Design
Resident Designer, J.P. Perez, Hairspray
 
Best Costume Design
Resident Designer, Brock Santa, A Tale of Two Cities
 
Best Choreography
Resident Choreographer, Sandra Adams, Hairspray
 
Best Sound Design
Resident Designer, David Catton-Johnson, Promises, Promises
 
Best Lighting Design
Resident Designer, Brian Carter, A Tale of Two Cities
 
Best Set Design
Resident Designer, Tim McGhee, A Tale of Two Cities
 
Best Non-Season Show
Sordid Lives
 
Best Show of the Year
A Tale of Two Cities
 
In addition:
Edna Sams Spotlight Award
Tony Adams
 
Rod Reichmann Award
Wayne Chestnut
 
Volunteer of the Year
Sy and Linda Kaplan
 
Golden Hanger Award
Royal Cleaners