Members’ Voice

The TPS members’ ballot, which determined who will receive the award in each of the Gregory categories, also included an entry for a write-in candidate in each category, in addition to the nominees listed above.  After voting closed September 30, Theatre Puget Sound determined the top write-in candidate for each category.  Those six individuals and groups were honored with the TPS Members’ Voice:

	Outstanding Actor Brandon Ryan From Member Comments: An extraordinary performance (Maria/Stuart, Theater Schmeater).		Outstanding Actress Terri Weagant From Member Comments: She dazzled audiences with her roles in Othello and Arabian Nights (Balagan Theatre).
	Outstanding Director Sheila Daniels From Member Comments: Smart, snappy production of Crime and Punishment at Intiman. Bold, inventive production of Rubble Women (UMO Ensemble).		Person to Watch Scott Warrender Das Barbecu‘s score  wowed us with his “sophisticated compositions” (Seattle Times) that formed the backbone of this “sassy summer musical” (Seattle Gay News).
	Outstanding Production The History Boys “Hilarious and heartbreaking.”  (Seattle Times). “Director Christopher Zinovitch helps create a band of brothers that bursts with both intellect and the throbbing sexual energy of adolescence.” (Seattle P-I)		Theatre of the Year Village Theatre From Member Comments: Consistently present outstanding productions of established musicals, and yet have a long-standing commitment to new work, as well as a fantastic training program.