The annual Ostrander Awards salute the best in local community and college theater, and this year Rhodes’ McCoy Theatre received 12 nominations in 11 categories of the college division. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a musical that reflects changing norms of human intimacy in our increasingly technologically-mediated world, was nominated for Best Production and Best Ensemble. Professor Joy Brooke Fairfield was nominated for Best Direction for the same production and both Jessica Jai Johnson and Grace Small were nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Drama.
The ceremony will be held Aug. 25 at the Orpheum Theatre. Awards will be given in a wide range of categories including acting, directing, and back-stage contributions. McCoy Theatre received nominations in the following categories:
Best Lighting Design
Melissa Andrews, Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine
Best Sound Design
Sophia Deck, Rose and the Rime
Best Music Direction
Eileen Kuo, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (2018 version)
Best Choreography
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (2018 version)
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama
Hiawartha Jackson, Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine
Best Leading Actress in a Drama
Jessica Jai Johnson, Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine
Grace Small, Rose and the Rime
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama
Adrian Harris, Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine
Best Leading Actor in a Drama
Willis Green, Rose and the Rime
Best Ensemble
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (2018 version)
Best Direction
Joy Brooke Fairfield, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (2018 version)
Best Overall Production
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (2018 version)