Trick Danneker

Actor: 13th of Paris, Seattle Public Theater; Speech and Debate, Seattle Rep; As You Like It, Harlequin Productions.

From the nomination panel: Trick was incredible in Speech and Debate as well as in The 13th of Paris.

Angela DiMarco

Actress:13th of Paris, Seattle Public Theater; The Taming of the Shrew, Seattle Shakespeare Company; Trout Stanley, Balagan; Abe Lincoln in Illinois, Intiman

From the nomination panel: No matter when or where I watch Angela perform, she breathes energy, life and originality into her roles. She is a truly versatile and dynamic actress.

BRANDON IVIE – RECIPIENT

*Members’ Voice Nominee

Director, Producer: Zanna, Don’t!, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Yellow Wood, Contemporary Classics

From the nomination panel: Brandon is single-handedly bringing contemporary musical theatre to Seattle. His company, Contemporary Classics, has consistently introduced high-quality productions of contemporary musicals. Goes to show that the musical is alive and well. Loved everything he did this year.

Marc ‘Waxie Moon’ Kenison

Burlesque Performer: SPF #4, Theatre Off Jackson

From the nomination panel: Marc takes the neo-burlesque world by storm as Miss(ter) Waxie Moon, a gender-bending queer boylesque lady performer sensation. Classically trained in ballet, modern dance, and acting at Juilliard and the University of Washington, he entertains and thrills audiences, while challenging their notions of gender, sexuality, and art.

Patrick Lennon

Actor: Titus Andronicus, GreenStage; Arcadia, Driftwood Players;Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,Woman Seeking…a theatre company

From the nomination panel: Patrick manages a variety of roles, and in each one he has a compelling presence. He’s one of the few actors I’ve seen who can just “be there” on stage.

Jager Weatherby

Actress: Arcadia, Driftwood Players

From the nomination panel: The perfect person to nominate for this award. This young woman is constantly putting everything she has into her theatre work.