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Another Season of Awards for GPT

GPT receives three AACT awards! The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) honored Dennis Wickline of Grosse Pointe with the Robert E. Gard Superior Volunteer Award. This national recognition is given to volunteers over the age of 65 who have faithfully served community theatre for over 25 years. Dennis has twice been GPT Board president, has served on multiple committees, directed 13 main-stage productions, designed sets, lighting and sound, and acted in both dramas and comedies at GPT. Thank you and Congratulations Dennis!

In addition, Kathy Conlon and Sal DeMercurio of Grosse Pointe were both given the Special Recognition Award by the AACT. Kathy and Sal, both retired school teachers, share their passion for education and theatre with GPT in many ways, including adjudicating GPT’s student Scholarship Program, teaching workshops including scenic artistry and set design, and teaching students in our Youth on Stage program. Kathy and Sal also created GPT’s Purdon Theatre in 2010, a black box venue for performing non-traditional plays in an intimate setting. This extraordinary theatre couple consistently works to benefit GPT and educate and support its next generation of artists. Thank you and Congratulations Kathy and Sal!

Grosse Pointe Theatre has been honored with The Diamond Crown Organizational Award by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The Diamond Crown award recognizes AACT members that have expanded programming in the past 10 years and have the administrative leadership to remain vital to their community for the next 10 years! Recipients must have been in continuous operation for 75 years and as AACT organizational members for 10 years. Congratulations to GPT and its leadership!

GPT’s Shows Continue to Delight

Broadway Bound - The third of Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical trilogy, Broadway Bound, was a powerful play on our stage this past winter. Superbly acted, this play offered an opportunity for extensive character development, and director Laura Ver Beek worked closely with her cast on their performances.