The 2008 Hub City Theatre Festival, which ran this past weekend at Cite des Arts, announced its selections for this year's Best of Festival Awards.
The festival uses a three-person adjudication board to determine winners in six categories. This year, adjudicators included Jack Reedy, a local theatre veteran; Ronnie Daigle, a board member of PASA; and Carmen Nicholson, a board member of Evangeline Players.
This year's festival included ten productions from local theatre companies and independent artists. Awards were presented to a winner and a runner-up.
This year's winners were:
Best Production: "Gertrude Stein and a Companion," Firelight Theatre. Runner up: "Momma Jass" by Austin Sonnier.
Audience Favorite: "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," Eunice Players. Runner up: "The Lamp" by Cindy Brown.
Best Play: "Committed" by Cody Daigle. Runner up: "Momma Jass" by Austin Sonnier.
Best Production Design: "Gertrude Stein and a Companion," Firelight Theatre. Runner up: "The Exile of Joe Gagliano" by Chere Coen.
Best Actor: Cody Daigle, "Committed." Runner up: Jerrod Arabie, "The Exile of Joe Gagliano."
Best Actress: Bria Hobgood, "Gertrude Stein and a Companion." Runner up: Laura Blum, "Gertrude Stein and a Companion."
Monday, July 14, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
HCTF AUDIENCE REVIEW: "Regarding Moore"
What did you think of the production of the musical "Regarding Moore?"
Leave your brief review of the show as a comment on the blog, and read what other people thought of the show.
Leave your brief review of the show as a comment on the blog, and read what other people thought of the show.
HCTF AUDIENCE REVIEW: "The Last Night of Ballyhoo"
What did you think of the production of "The Last Night of Ballyhoo?"
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Leave your brief review of the show as a comment on the blog, and read what other people thought of the show.
HCTF AUDIENCE REVIEW: "Exile"
What did you think of the production of the musical "Exile?"
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Leave your brief review of the show as a comment on the blog, and read what other people thought of the show.
FESTIVAL SATURDAY: QUESTION OF THE DAY
Now that HCTF is half over, what have been the highlights? Surprises?
Friday, July 11, 2008
HCTF AUDIENCE REVIEW: "The Call of Zagnuts"
What did you think of "The Call of Zagnuts?"
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HCTF AUDIENCE REVIEW: "Committed"
What did you think of Cody Daigle's "Committed?"
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HCTF AUDIENCE REVIEW: "Momma Jass"
What did you think of Austin Sonnier's "Momma Jass?"
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HCTF AUDIENCE REVIEW: "The Exile of Joe Gagliano"
What did you think of Chere Coen's "The Exile of Joe Gagliano?"
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FESTIVAL FRIDAY: QUESTION OF THE DAY
This year, through HCTF Interactive, HCTF sought out more ways for audience members to interact with the festival. What other ways do you think would connect audience members to a creative festival experience?
Thursday, July 10, 2008
HCTF Audience Review: "Gertrude Stein and a Companion"
What did you think of Firelight Theatre's production of Win Wells' "Gertrude Stein and a Companion?"
Leave your brief review of the piece as a comment on the blog, and see what others thought of the show.
Leave your brief review of the piece as a comment on the blog, and see what others thought of the show.
HCTF Audience Reviews: "To Protect and Sever"
What did you think of Stephen Cooper's "To Protect and Sever?"
Leave your brief review of the world premiere satire as a comment on the blog, and see what others thought of the show.
Leave your brief review of the world premiere satire as a comment on the blog, and see what others thought of the show.
HCTF Audience Reviews: "The Lamp"
What did you think of Cindy Brown's "The Lamp?"
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Leave your brief review of the world premiere comedy as a comment on the blog, and see what others thought of the show.
FESTIVAL THURSDAY: QUESTION OF THE DAY
Tonight, festivalgoers get a mix of original material and previously published work. Does one excite you more than the other? Or do they both bring fresh voices to the HCTF experience?
HCTF 2008 BEGINS!!!
Tonight is the opening night of HCTF 2008. The weeks of hard work are going to finally pay off, starting tonight.
Tonight, 3 shows make their HCTF debut - "The Lamp" by Cindy Brown, "To Protect and Sever" by Steven Cooper, and "Gertrude Stein and a Companion" by Win Wells.
Come out and support these three shows and kick off HCTF 2008 with a bang!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
7.8.2007 Question of the Day
HCTF 2008 is two days away!
What do you think will be the surprise of the festival?
What do you think will be the surprise of the festival?
HCTF Q&A: Committed
1. What's your show?
"Committed," a solo show by Cody Daigle.
2. Describe your show in under 20 words.
It's about how I got from the closet to the chapel (one day, hopefully).
3. Who should definitely be in the audience for your show?
Anyone who thinks gay marriage is an important issue, regardless of what side you're on.
4. Who should definitely NOT be in the audience for you show?
George Bush. James Dobson. Rick Santorum.
5. What's the one thing you want people to know about your show?
It's not a polemic. Most of it's personal. If you saw and liked "Feminine Side," you'll probably enjoy this.
"Committed," a solo show by Cody Daigle.
2. Describe your show in under 20 words.
It's about how I got from the closet to the chapel (one day, hopefully).
3. Who should definitely be in the audience for your show?
Anyone who thinks gay marriage is an important issue, regardless of what side you're on.
4. Who should definitely NOT be in the audience for you show?
George Bush. James Dobson. Rick Santorum.
5. What's the one thing you want people to know about your show?
It's not a polemic. Most of it's personal. If you saw and liked "Feminine Side," you'll probably enjoy this.
HCTF Q&A: Regarding Moore
1. What's your show?
Regarding Moore / Nick Hwang & Christine Baniewicz, autors / featuring Mike Sage and Kayla Herrington, actors
2. Describe your show in under 20 words.
English professor Steven Moore confronts two conflicting forces: his recent literary fame and his relationship with a 19-year-old student.
3. Who should definitely be in the audience for your show?
Anyone intersted in musical theatre would enjoy this production; playwrites/musicians with questions about the process of co-writing a musical; audiences interested in seeing new theatre; supporters of student work.
4. Who should definitely NOT be in the audience for you show?
Young children--due to suggestive subject matter; audiences expecting a completely finished work.
5. What's the one thing you want people to know about your show?
It's the best musical in the festival! :)
Regarding Moore / Nick Hwang & Christine Baniewicz, autors / featuring Mike Sage and Kayla Herrington, actors
2. Describe your show in under 20 words.
English professor Steven Moore confronts two conflicting forces: his recent literary fame and his relationship with a 19-year-old student.
3. Who should definitely be in the audience for your show?
Anyone intersted in musical theatre would enjoy this production; playwrites/musicians with questions about the process of co-writing a musical; audiences interested in seeing new theatre; supporters of student work.
4. Who should definitely NOT be in the audience for you show?
Young children--due to suggestive subject matter; audiences expecting a completely finished work.
5. What's the one thing you want people to know about your show?
It's the best musical in the festival! :)
Monday, July 7, 2008
07.07.08 Question of the Day
HCTF 2008 is just a few days away. For our former participants and festivalgoers, what advice would you give newcomers to HCTf about enjoying the festival?
HCTF Q&A: To Protect and Sever
1. What's your show?
To Protect & Sever. Written and directed by Steven Cooper. Starring Chris Deshazo, Angelle Bellard, and ensemble.
2. Describe your show in under 20 words.
It is a play about the threat of terrorism, domestic spying, and the education of our young.
3. Who should definitely be in the audience for your show?
People should come see this show if they are looking for a more interactive theater experience. People who are frustrated by extremists will enjoy this show. People who are looking for a laugh will be satisfied.
4. Who should definitely NOT be in the audience for you show?
People who are expecting Neil Simon might not get what they are looking for.
5. What's the one thing you want people to know about your show?
I want people to know that this play is about change. It's an absurd satire about the things I have watched happen over the past number of years and places I fear our education system could go. I hope people will find it funny and frightening at the same time.
To Protect & Sever. Written and directed by Steven Cooper. Starring Chris Deshazo, Angelle Bellard, and ensemble.
2. Describe your show in under 20 words.
It is a play about the threat of terrorism, domestic spying, and the education of our young.
3. Who should definitely be in the audience for your show?
People should come see this show if they are looking for a more interactive theater experience. People who are frustrated by extremists will enjoy this show. People who are looking for a laugh will be satisfied.
4. Who should definitely NOT be in the audience for you show?
People who are expecting Neil Simon might not get what they are looking for.
5. What's the one thing you want people to know about your show?
I want people to know that this play is about change. It's an absurd satire about the things I have watched happen over the past number of years and places I fear our education system could go. I hope people will find it funny and frightening at the same time.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
HCTF Q&A: The Exile of Joe Gagliano
1. What's your show?
The Exile Of Joe Gagliano/written by Chere' Coen/directed by Bruce Coen, featuring all local actors including Jenny Felder and Jerrod Arabie, two veterans of Acadiana stages.
2. Describe your show in under 20 words.
The Exile of Joe Gagliano takes place shortly after Hurricane Katrina as we see the Gagliano family dealing with the situation of evacuation after landing in Lafayette.
3. Who should definitely be in the audience for your show?
Most young adults and adults would definitely enjoy this show.
4. Who should definitely NOT be in the audience for you show?
Young children are probably not the right age considering there are a few colorful words peppered throughout the play.
5. What's the one thing you want people to know about your show?
The Exile Of Joe Gagliano/written by Chere' Coen/directed by Bruce Coen, featuring all local actors including Jenny Felder and Jerrod Arabie, two veterans of Acadiana stages.
2. Describe your show in under 20 words.
The Exile of Joe Gagliano takes place shortly after Hurricane Katrina as we see the Gagliano family dealing with the situation of evacuation after landing in Lafayette.
3. Who should definitely be in the audience for your show?
Most young adults and adults would definitely enjoy this show.
4. Who should definitely NOT be in the audience for you show?
Young children are probably not the right age considering there are a few colorful words peppered throughout the play.
5. What's the one thing you want people to know about your show?
The play was written by one of New Orlean's own. It deals with Chere'
Coen's personal feelings and experiences in regards to Katrina. The play is being directed by her husband, Bruce.
Coen's personal feelings and experiences in regards to Katrina. The play is being directed by her husband, Bruce.
HCTF Visual Advance
Here are some shots of some of the shows you'll see this year at HCTF 2008:
Gertrude Stein and a Companion-
The Lamp - 
The Last Night of Ballyhoo -
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
07.02.2008 Question of the Day
Since the Blog is a new componement of the festival, what are some ways you'd like to see the blog used during the festival?
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