The Little Theatre of Alexandria

The LTA Awards are presented Annually in October at a formal gala to honor the best productions, directors, actors, and designers from the prior season. In addition special awards are handed out to volunteers who have made a significant contribution to The Little Theatre of Alexandria.  Below are the nominations for the 2011-2012 LTA Season. Sound Design David Correia and David Hale for Hairspray David Correia and David Hale for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee David Correia for All the King's Women Props Design Nicole Zuchetto for Rabbit Hole Benjamin and Heather Norcross for Noises Off Eddy Roger Parker for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Costume Design Jean Schlichting and Kit Sibley for Hairspray Susan Boyd for Witness for the Prosecution Bobbie Herbst and Nicole Zuchetto for All the King's Women Lighting Design Ken and Patti Crowley for Rabbit Hole Chris Hardy for Noises Off Nancy Owens and Liz Ow...

What do you find appealing about your character and this show? Henry is a man who has been moderately successful at a career he likes but doesn't love, with a pretty house and a pretty wife, and not a lot else. I've been in that sort of place myself. Funny Money is a little bit like wish fulfillment for me - what would happen if you were given the chance to completely change your life? What have you learned about yourself in playing the role of “Henry”? You mean, what have I learned other than how bloody bad I am at memorizing lines? I think Henry has been a real challenge for me as an actor, but that's all boring inside baseball stuff. What I've learned as a person is that the theatre, the chance to perform for others - that's my briefcase full of money. Henry wants out of his hum-drum daily life. My daily life can be pretty hum-drum as well, but in the evening I get to go play make believe with other adults who never grew up. Then after a ...

What do you find appealing about your character and this show? I play Jean Perkins and she is a really great character to play. She goes through a huge emotional journey in the show and that makes her so complex and exciting to portray. She does take a lot of energy and even though it can be exhausting at times it has been so rewarding.  Funny Money is just such a fun show to work on. The script is hilarious and we laugh through rehearsals as we discover more and more about our characters and the ridiculous situation they find themselves in. What have you learned about yourself in playing the role of “Jean Perkins”? Hmmm. I think I have just learned how to emote more. In my real life I don’t always feel comfortable showing emotions like anger, fear, or sadness, so I was afraid that might limit me in terms of showing the range of emotions that the character Jean Perkins feels. Of course, I still feel those emotions, so I learned to just be free, trust my director and ...

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