Brainerd Community Theatre took home some top honors at the Theatre and Actors Guild Awards annual gala, held recently. In addition to Brainerd Community Theatre, the other affiliate theatres are: Pequot Lakes Community Theatre, Lamplighters Theatre (Staples), Stage North Theatre, and Great River Arts (Little Falls). Awards were given for comedies, dramas, and musicals in these categories: costume, lighting, and scene design; choreography; leading and supporting male and female actors, and best overall production.
BCT was fortunate to receive several awards.
The 2019 Winners of the Theatre and Actors Guild Lambie Awards
Best Stage Lighting in a Comedy:
Brainerd Community Theatre, Ben Kent, Boeing, Boeing
Best Stage Lighting in a Drama:
Brainerd Community Theatre, Heidi Eckwall, All My Sons
Best Costuming in a Comedy:
Brainerd Community Theatre, Dawn Krautbauer, Boeing, Boeing
Best Scenic Design in a Comedy:
Brainerd Community Theatre, Tim Leagjeld, Boeing, Boeing
Best Scenic Design in a Drama:
Brainerd Community Theatre, Tim Leagjeld, All My Sons
Best Scenic Design in a Musical:
Brainerd Community Theatre,Tim Leagjeld, Mamma Mia!
Best Supporting Male actor in a Drama:
Scott Lucas, Col. Nathan Jesup, Brainerd Community Theatre, A Few Good Men
Best Leading Male actor in a Drama:
Nick Kory, Lt. Daniel Kaffee, Brainerd Community Theatre, A Few Good Men
Best Leading Female actor in a Drama:
Rebecca Timmins, Kate Keller, Brainerd Community Theatre, All My Sons
Best Leading Male actor in a Comedy:
Patrick Spradlin, Willie Clark, Brainerd Community Theatre, Sunshine Boys
Best Leading Female actor in a Comedy:
Bri Keran, Brainerd Community Theatre, The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare Abridged
Best Comedy of 2019:
Brainerd Community Theatre, The Sunshine Boys
Best Drama of 2019:
Brainerd Community Theatre, All My Sons