Brendan Patrick Hogan

*Members’ Voice Nominee

Yankee Tavern, ACT and Robopop!, Washington Ensemble Theatre

From the nomination panel: Everything Brendan does with sound and music adds to the productions he works on dramatically. In RoboPop! his original score told the story in a play without words. In Yankee Tavern his sound design evoked a New York bar so strongly it became the fifth character. Brendan’s work is always top of the line.

Edd Key

The Cider House Rules, Part One, Book-It and Man of La Mancha, Taproot

From the nomination panel:Edd is a versatile, talented musician who can also be a likeable presence on stage as he plays. As musical director for Man of La Mancha, Edd Key did a remarkable job transforming the usually large-scale musical into something intimate and even acoustic at times. Bravo!

John Osebold

The Laramie Project, Strawberry Theatre Workshop

From the nomination panel: Eerie, very limited soundscape gave just the right audio touches to this production. Breathtaking and beautifully done. His original score was moving and thought-provoking as the play unfolded.

Matt Starritt

*People’s Choice Nominee

Opus and Speech and Debate, Seattle Rep

From the nomination panel: In a play that revolves so closely around music (Opus), the sound designer is vastly important, and Matt Starritt rises to the challenge. Inventive, fun, and added so much to the overall production.

RJ TANCIOCO – RECIPIENT

The Yellow Wood, Contemporary Classics; The Gypsy King and Chasing Nicolette, Village Theatre

From the nomination panel:RJ is an amazing musician and we are lucky he is staying in Seattle and not rushing away to a big career in New York.

Robertson Witmer

On The Nature Of Dust, New Century Theatre Company; Two Gentlemen of Verona, Seattle Shakespeare Company; Dead Man’s Cellphone, ArtsWest

From the nomination panel: Acoustic talent at its finest! So adaptable and creative — really understands how to support the productions he works on. Awesome!