The 2011 Jeff Norton Awards

Aug. 22, 2011

Mon. 7pm

Tickets: $10 members of the arts community; $25 guests

The Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg

The Jeff Norton Awards celebrate the best of theater in the Tampa Bay artistic community. The first annual Jeff Norton Theater Awards will be held at The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL. The event starts at 7pm with after-party to follow.

Jeff Norton was a beloved member of the local theater community, and Tampa Bay's artistic directors have teamed together to honor his memory with a celebration of local professional theater. American Stage, Gorilla Theatre, Jobsite Theater, and Stageworks Theatre are hosting this year's event.

Audiences have been voting all year for their favorites in the categories of Best Actor, Best Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Director, Lighting/Sound Designer, Costume Designer, and Set Designer.

ABC Action News anchor Brendan McLaughlin will be the evening's master of ceremonies, and members of the local theater community will serve as award presenters.

A majority of proceeds from the event will go to establish a grant for area emerging artists and organizations.

The Palladium Theater is a generous sponsor of the event.

Winners

Best Director

Karla Hartley – Yellowman

Best Scenic Design

Brian Smallheer – Mindgame

Best Lighting Design

Brian Smallheer – Einstein's Dreams

Best Sound Design

David Jenkins – The Odd Couple

Best Costume Design

Katrina Stevenson –Einstein's Dreams

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Summer Bohnenkamp-Jenkins –The Odd Couple

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Spencer Meyers – The Taming of the Shrew

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Paul Potenza –The Odd Couple

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Fani Green –Yellowman

Outstanding Service Award

Greta Man

Can't Make It?

If you can't make the event, you can still support the event's benefit, which will establish a grant for area emerging artists and organizations.

To make a donation, you may mail checks made payable to The Jobsite Theater to P.O. Box 7975, Tampa, FL, 33673-7975. Please include a note that you would the donation to go to the Norton Awards. We will pass the funds along.

You can also donate directly by clicking the Pay Pal button.

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