Kentwood Players parade their stuff

2010-2011 Marcom Masque Award winners Pictured from left to right: Kathy Dershimer, Sheridan Cole Crawford, Lori Marple-Pereslete, Tony Pereslete, MarLee Candell, Elizabeth A. Bouton, Shawn Summerer, Ben Lupejkis, Rocky Miller, Victoria Miller, Victor Re

On July 2, the Kentwood Players 2010-2011 Marcom Masque Awards Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Culver City. It was organized by Shari Barrett and Linda Reinhardt, directed and written by Scott Martin and Michelle Rosen, the Mistress of Ceremonies.

The annual event celebrated the past season and all Kentwood Players members in good standing who had seen all six productions voted in several categories for the annual Marcom Masque Awards, named in honor of Kentwood Players founders Jan and Arky Marcom.

Every performer, designer, producer, and director from all six productions were nominated in 21 categories, determined by the show’s director and approved by the Board of Directors. The winner of each category was determined by the votes of the Kentwood Player members.

The 2010-2011 season included the following productions:

The Importance of Being Earnest
As You Like It
Dracula
Annie
The Farndale Avenue… Murder Mystery
Parade

Among the winners of The 2010-2011 Marcom Masque Awards were:

  • Best Play of the 2010-2011 Season
    Parade
  • Best Director
    Ben Lupejkis for Parade
  • Best Producer
    Rocky and Victoria Miller for Parade
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
    Ryan Black in Parade

Best Actress in a Leading Role
Elizabeth A. Bouton in Parade