Top Hat's Aida named BEST COMMUNITY THEATER EVENT of 2008 by Youngstown Vindicator
Top Hat's Ragtime named 2nd BEST COMMUNITY THEATER EVENT of 2009 by Youngstown Vindicator
July 2009:
Awarding the best in community theater in the Youngstown and Akron Ohio areas, Top Hat's family receives 32 nominations for the 40 categories of performance, design, and technical aspects of theater.
Thanks to those who have supported, attended, and prayed for us this season!
Best Cameo Performance, Actor, Musical:
Johnny Herbert, Aida
Marquesse Shine, The Earth Trembled
Curt Miller, The Earth Trembled
Best Choreography:
Brian Palumbo, Julie Palumbo, Aida
Best Direction of a Musical
Brian Palumbo, Aida
Best Followspot Operator
Nick Figley, Aida
Meysha Harville, Aida
Best Lightboard Operator
Neil Figley, Aida
Best Lighting Design
Jeff Chann, Aida
Best Special Theatrical Event
Song of the Spirit, Brian Palumbo
Renaissance Feast, Top Hat Productions
Best Stage Manager
Heidi Miller, Aida
Best Supporting Actor, Musical
Anthony Villa, Smokey Joe's Cafe
Mark Samuel, The Earth Trembled
Best Supporting Actress, Musical
Julie Palumbo, Aida
Julie Palumbo, Smokey Joe's Cafe
Nikita Jones, Smokey Joe's Cafe
Marisa Zamary, Smokey Joe's Cafe
Best Revival
Smokey Joe's Cafe
The Earth Trembled
Best Leading Actor, Musical
Brian Palumbo, Aida
Brian Palumbo, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Brian Palumbo, The Earth Trembled
Best Leading Actress, Musical
Rachell Joy, Aida
Julie Palumbo, The Earth Trembled
Best Musical
Aida
Best Musical Director
Brian Palumbo, Aida
Best Featured Actor, Musical
Angel Febres, The Earth Trembled
James Figley, The Earth Trembled
Best Featured Actress, Musical
Rachell Joy, The Earth Trembled
Liz Samuel, The Earth Trembled
Best Female Juvenile, Musical
Brittany Storey, The Earth Trembled