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The 2001-2002 Hammy Awards
BY SANDI CARROLL
Community Editor, The Observer

Like a scene from Hollywood or New York, there was glamour, glitz and lots of glitter at the Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach Saturday night as the end of a successful season was celebrated with the annual "Hammy" Awards. This fun-filled annual event (which bears a tiny resemblance to the Oscar and the Tony awards programs) is to give recognition and thanks to all the hard-working actors, directors and crews of the season's productions, as well as members and supporters of the theater.

The evening started with door prize tickets given to each guest as they made their way into the theatre to feast on a scrumptious buffet. Nancy McCormick was in charge of awarding the door prizes that she collected from local merchants. President Dottie Hughes then thanked the outgoing executive board members and the committee chairpersons were recognized. Chief Ronald Pagano of the New Smyrna Beach Police Dept. swore in the newly elected executive board for the 2002-2003 season. They are President Dottie Hughes, Vice President Nancy Linn, Secretary Estie Keyes, Treasurer Camille Dickinson, and Board Members Don Campbell, Marge Orlich, and Rose Dingas.

David and Karin Jenkins, resplendent in formal attire, were co-hosts for the evening's festivities with son Ryan Jenkins as the "Trophy Boy," who constantly tried to steal the show as he presented the Hammy trophies to the winners. The Hammy show was an extravaganza of dance numbers and skits starting with musical tributes to each production.

Directors of the season's productions were honored and asked to say a few words about their show. They are Debi Laibe for There's a Burglar in My Bed; Jane Taylor for Opal's Husband; Neil Griffin for Dial M for Murder; Lawrence Benjamin for The Octette Bridge Club; Shelly Wawrzonek for Children of a Lesser God; Mike Czeczot and Dottie Hughes for Rollin' With the Rock and Nancy McCormick for Greetings.

Actors and crew members receiving Hammy Awards Saturday night are:
Most Promising Newcomer - The performer who is new to the Little Theater stage - Cecil Goodrich Jr., for Children of a Lesser God.
Sexpot - The best performance in a racy role - Jason Johns for Rollin' With the Rock.
"You've Come a Long Way, Baby" - The most improved performer of the season - Brianne Higgins for The Octette Bridge Club.
"You Love to Hate Them" - The meanest character - Dan Blazi for Dial M for Murder.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama - Margie Wawrzonek for Children of a Lesser God.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama - Spencer Meehl for Greetings.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Comedy - Dottie Hughes for Opal's Husband.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy - Don Campbell for There's a Burglar in My Bed.

"Most Versatile Performer" - The performer who shows the most range and who can play different types of roles - Tara Jenkins for Children of a Lesser God and Rollin' With the Rock.
"Best Performance in a Small Role" - Performer who stole the show, thus proving there are no small parts - David O'Keeffe for Dial M for Murder.
"What Did He Say?" - Best accent or delivery - David Jenkins for Children of a Lesser God.
"Darling, You're Gorgeous" - For the most glamorous, bizarre or unusual costume - Rose Dingas for Rosie's red dress and wig in Opal's Husband.
"Golden Prop" - For the most unusual, strangest, or funniest prop - Camille Dickinson for John the Baptist head in The Octette Bridge Club.
"Shine & Tell" - For the best lighting/sound - Debbi Zill for Children of a Lesser God, Rollin' With the Rock, and Greetings.
"Golden Whip" - Best Stage Manager of the season - Hal Linn for Opal's Husband, The Octette Bridge Club and Rollin' With the Rock.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical - Jessica Taylor for Rollin' With the Rock.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical - a tie between Jordy Ahern and Ryan Shea for Rollin' with the Rock.
Best Set Design - Bill Roehrborn for all the sets.
Best Set Decoration - Mary Monnier for all the sets.

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