Nominations for the 2012 Column Awards were announced Sunday evening via a live webcast in front of a live audience. Brad Stephens received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Play, Equity. Stephens was nominated for his portrayal of The Scarlet Pimpernel in last year’s Circle Theatre production of Seven in One Blow, a panto written by Randy Sharp and the Axis Company, directed by Robin Armstrong.
Stephens received news of the nomination backstage during a sold-out performance of Noises Off at Theatre Arlington Sunday night. “The work is always it’s own reward,” he said, “but it is a thrill to have your efforts recognized by your peers, especially in a pool of fantastic DFW theater talent.” This is Stephens third nomination for a Column Award, winning one in 2010 for his work in All My Sons at ICT MainStage.
The Column Awards honors excellence in theatre throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth theater community, both in Equity and Non-Equity theater companies. This marks their 13th year uniting and celebrating the accomplishments of all artists who bring to life the art of theater.
Nominations are made by the over 22,000 readers who subscribe to The Column. Practically everyone and anyone who is involved in DFW theater is a subscriber as well as those who love to attend and support this beautiful art. Thus, those nominated have been chosen not only by the very peers with whom they work but also the very audiences for whom they perform.
“This year the voting was higher than any previous year since the creation of the electronic ballot,” stated Executive Director/Producer & Founder of The Column Awards, John Garcia. “The first day of voting alone shattered all previous years in just one day! The final voting total was close to a staggering 200,000 votes.” he stated.
“I think this was one of the most bountiful seasons of riches with the outstanding talent provided by theater companies both big and small. So to go from countless hundreds of possible individuals and shows to just six is such a difficult decision made by the voter. But they hold the power as The Column Awards are their voice” Garcia said.
The Column Awards is also a major fundraiser gala for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, a charity they have supported since year one. They have raised & donated close to $70,000.00 to BC/EFA to date. The Column Awards is the only awards organization in the entire United States that donates all money raised (after expenses) from ticket sales of the gala to BC/EFA. The Column Awards has been very honored to have been acknowledged by the national media, BC/EFA, Actor’s Equity Association, and the Broadway community for their fundraising efforts.
This year’s Column Awards black tie/formal wear Gala will be held Monday February 27, 2012 at the Patty Granville Performing Arts Center in Garland, Texas. Cocktail reception starts at 7:00pm with the ceremonies beginning at 8:00pm. Announcement of celebrity guest stars will be forthcoming.
For ticket info and all information about The Column Awards, go to www.thecolumnawards.org.
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