Nominees for Person To Watch

2009 eligibility for nomination: Any Theatre Practitioner involved in any show produced in Washington State in the 2008‐2009 season. This category is intended to honor excellent ongoing or emerging work in a variety of theatrical disciplines .  A Theatre Practitioner is defined as any individual involved in the theatre arts, including but not limited to: actor, actress, artistic director, costume designer, composer, director, lighting designer, set designer, sound designer, stage manager or technical director.

	Vincent Delaney (Playwright) From the nomination panel: Delaney’s work has appeared with more and more frequency in Seattle over the course of the past year. He has a very accessible and whimsical style while dealing with the troublesome and delicate topics of modern ethics and sensibilities.
	Etta Lilienthal (Set Designer) From the nomination panel: Lilienthal’s innovative design work has been seen all over town and is always spectacular. When she waves her magic wand, one cannot help but love the work that comes out.
	Don Darryl Rivera (Actor, Musician) From the nomination panel: Mr. Rivera has shown a bold comic sensibility in productions such as The Wizard of Oz at Seattle Children’s Theater.
	Robertson Witmer (Sound Designer, Musician) From the nomination panel: Ever innovative, cool and competent, Witmer’s work seems to be everywhere.  His great instincts and funny sense of humor drive his excellent sound choices.