2009 AWARDS
On Jan. 25, 2010, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle presented the eighth annual Craig Noel Awards for Excellence in Theatre, honoring the outstanding achievements on San Diego stages in 2009.
SPECIAL AWARDS:
- DJ Sullivan, San Diego actor/teacher/labor organizer for more than 40 years – Lifetime Achievement Award
- Darko Tresnjak, former artistic director of the Old Globe’s Summer Shakespeare Festival — For his vivid reimagining of the classics.
OUTSTANDING DRAMATIC PRODUCTION
“Cyrano de Bergerac,” The Old Globe
OUTSTANDING TOURING PRODUCTION
“The 39 Steps,” La Jolla Playhouse
SPECIAL THEATRICAL EVENT
“Looking for An Echo” – Ira Aldridge Repertory Players
OUTSTANDING RESIDENT MUSICAL
“42nd Street” – Moonlight Stage Productions
OUTSTANDING NEW MUSICAL
“Bonnie & Clyde” – La Jolla Playhouse
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY
Darko Tresnjak, “Cyrano de Bergerac,” The Old Globe
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL
Jeff Calhoun, “Bonnie & Clyde,” La Jolla Playhouse
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL DIRECTION
John McDaniel: “Bonnie & Clyde,” La Jolla Playhouse
Mark Danisovszky, “Threepenny Opera,” San Diego Rep
OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL, FEMALE
Colleen Kollar Smith, “Bed and Sofa,” Cygnet Theatre
Laura Osnes, “Bonnie & Clyde,” La Jolla Playhouse
OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL, MALE
Obba Babatundé, “Sammy,” The Old Globe
OUTSTANDING FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL, MALE
Jordan Miller, “Bed and Sofa,: Cygnet Theatre
OUTSTANDING FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL, FEMALE
Sara Chase, “The First Wives Club,” The Old Globe
Melissa van der Schyff, “Bonnie & Clyde,” La Jolla Playhouse
OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY
Keith Young, “Sammy,” The Old Globe
OUTSTANDING SOUND DESIGN
Lindsay Jones, “Opus,” The Old Globe
OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN
Linda Cho, “Twelfth Night,” The Old Globe
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN
Japhy Weideman, “Creditors,” La Jolla Playhouse
OUTSTANDING SET DESIGN
Michael McKeon, “Killer Joe,” Compass Theatre
Robert Brill, “Creditors,” La Jolla Playhouse
OUTSTANDING MUSIC FOR A PLAY
Christopher R. Walker, “Twelfth Night,” Old Globe
David Van Tieghem, “Creditors,” La Jolla Playhouse
OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE
“Noises Off,” Cygnet Theatre
“The Dresser,” North Coast Repertory Theatre
“Opus,” The Old Globe
OUTSTANDING FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY, FEMALE
Amanda Sitton, “Doubt,” San Diego Repertory Theatre
Harriet Harris, “Unusual Acts of Devotion,” La Jolla Playhouse
OUTSTANDING FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY, MALE
Armin Shimerman, “The Seafarer,” San Diego Repertory Theatre
OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY, MALE
Patrick Page, “Cyrano de Bergerac,” The Old Globe
OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY, FEMALE:
Karson St. John, “The Little Dog Laughed,” Diversionary
Dana Hooley, “Frozen,” ion theatre
OUTSTANDING YOUNG ARTIST
Ian Brininstool, “Over the Tavern,” North Coast Repertory Theatre
OUTSTANDING ADAPTATION OF A PLAY
“Creditors,” Doug Wright, La Jolla Playhouse
Special thanks to these contributors:
Donald and Darlene Shiley
Danah H. Fayman
The Seuss Foundation and Audrey Geisel
Harvey and Sheryl White Foundation
Sheila & Jeff Lipinsky
Giuseppe Fine Catering & Eurobar Espresso
The Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego
Musical accompanist Justin Gray
Event photographer Ion Moe