Local Theatre Groups Nominated for 2012 Ellys

Robert Rossman, (nominated for Leading Actor in a Drama) and Susan Mason, (nominated for Leading Actress in a Drama) in a scene from Death of a Salesman

Sierra Stages "Death of a Salesman" takes 8 nominations

By Stacy Drake Butler

SARTA (Sacramento Area Regional Theate Alliance) announced it’s nominations for 2012 Elly Awards.  

CATS: Teahouse of the August Moon: Dennis Yen, Leading Actor, Diane Fetterly, Direction, Sovahn LeBlanc, Costume Design, Tom Taylor, Lighting Design, Pamela Hodges, Set Design, Roger Hoopman, Supporting Actor and CATS for Overall Production.

LeGacy Productions: I Hate Hamlet: Rodger Hoopman, Leading Actor, Crimes of the Heart: Grace Fae, Supporting Actress.

Ewing Ventures: Harold & Maude: Corrine Gelfan, Leading Actress, William Martin, Lighting Design. Last Lists of my Mad Mother : Corinne Glefan, Supporting Actress.

Paul Emery Productions: A Streetcar Named Desire: Pamela Mengers Hodges, Set Design

Sierra Stages: Death of a Salesman: Eileen Beaver, Costumes, Robert Rossman, Lead Actor, Susan Mason, Lead Actress, Michael Moerman, Supporting Actor, Erin Beatie, Lighting Design, Pamela Mengers Hodges, Set Design, Sierra Stages, Overall Production.  A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum: Robert Rossman, Leading Actor, Sandra Rockman, Direction, Sharen Olson, Costume Design, Ken Getz, Musical Direction

Nevada County Performing Arts Guild (PAG): The Little Mermaid: Mila Johansen, Costume Design, Mila Johansen, Set Design. H.M.S. Pinafore: Jeannine Watson, Costume Design, Mila Johansen, Set Design.

The Awards ceremonies will be divided this year. The Youth Elly ceremony will be on Sunday, September 16 at Folsom High School and the Adult Elly ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 23 at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento.  For more information, please visit www.sarta.com.