MELANIE BURGESS – RECIPIENT

Abe Lincoln in Illinois, Intiman; 42nd St. and Chasing Nicolette, Village Theatre; Twelfth Night, Seattle Shakespeare Company

From the nomination panel: Best costumes I’ve seen in a long time.

Julia Evanovich

Pageant Play, Twilight Zone Live, Creation of the World, Theater Schmeater; Trout Stanley, Balagan

From the nomination panel: Schmeater has a teeny tiny budget… Julia worked miracles. The costumes absolutely seemed authentic…

Sarah Burch Gordon

*Members’ Voice Nominee

Man of La Mancha, Charley’s Aunt and Enchanted April, Taproot

From the nomination panel: The costumes were glorious. Truly every show Sarah has done in Taproot’s 2010 season has been magnificent, but add the details of the dresses, original hats (designed and built by Sarah), the gloves, and the corsetting for [Charley's Aunt], and you get a clear picture of a designer possessed with skill, artistry, and a delightful whimsy!

Frances Kenny

People’s Choice Nominee*

The Trip to Bountiful, ACT

From the nomination panel: Gorgeous subtle period details in a gorgeous subtle play.

Lynda L. Salsbury

Candide, 5th Avenue Theatre

From the nomination panel: Swoon-worthy 1950s style costumes turned a musical based on a Voltaire novel into a high fashion statement… It was a beautiful show. Elegant yet simple design that accomplished exactly what it set out to do.

Paul Tazewell

Ruined, Intiman

From the nomination panel: Magnifique!