Act3 Productions, the community theater based in Sandy Springs, has won 12 Metropolitan Atlanta Theater (MAT) Awards ranging from Best Leading Actress and Actor, to Best Musical Direction. The honors were announced at an awards ceremony this past weekend and included honors for Act3 in costume design, sound design, direction, lighting design, youth actor and more. Lyn Taylor won her third consecutive MAT award for Best Musical Direction, while Patti Mactas repeated last year’s win for the Moira Thornett Director’s Award for a Musical.
“The annual MAT awards are not only wonderful for recognizing individual theater professionals and stand-out performances, but the organization also brings us all together to celebration the exceptional work being done by community theaters throughout the city,” said Patti Mactas, Act3 Productions’ artistic director. “The attention generated by the awards helps fill seats in general, while it raises the bar for the artistic and technical work being done.”
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Act3 Productions won the following 2013 MAT awards:
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- Best Leading Actress in a Musical: Ansley Gwinn in Jekyll & Hyde
- Best Leading Actor in a Musical: Chris Ikner in Jekyll & Hyde
- Moira Thornett Director’s Award for a Musical: Patti Mactas for Jekyll & Hyde
- Best Musical Direction: Lyn Taylor for Jekyll & Hyde
- Best Major Supporting Actress in a Musical: Michelle Davis in Jekyll & Hyde
- Best Major Supporting Actor in a Musical: Zac Phelps in Jekyll & Hyde
- Youth Award in a Musical: Matt Alea in Jekyll & Hyde
- Best Sound Design of a Play: Jarrett Heatherly for The Arabian Nights
- Best Costumes in a Musical: Brad Dickey for Jekyll & Hyde
- Best Costumes in a Play: Brittany Quigley for The Arabian Nights
- Best Lighting Design of a Play: Daniel Pino for The Arabian Nights
- Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Travis Seminara for Jekyll & Hyde
About the MAT Awards
The Metropolitan Atlanta Theater (MAT) Awards originated in October 2004 with the intention of recognizing those hardworking individuals that put their time and effort into community and non-union professional theater. Theaters are invited to submit productions to MAT, and judges attend each nominated performance at least once. The winners in 18 categories are announced at an annual awards ceremony. www.matawards.com
About Act3 Productions
Act3 Productions offers a full repertoire of musicals, dramas, improvisation and original productions performed by professional and amateur actors of all ages on its home stage, Act3 Playhouse, located at 6285-R Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. The founding creative team, affectionately known as the “Drama Mamas”, is committed to creating new works and supporting emerging artists and directors. The company was honored with 11 Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards in 2011 and an unprecedented 14 MAT awards in 2012, along with its first Suzi Bass award nomination. Through classes, workshops, camps and performing opportunities, Act3 strives to expose young people to drama, dance, music, visual arts, technical production and more both onstage and behind the scenes. Act3 is a 501(c)(3) organization supported by corporate, foundation and individual donations. www.act3productions.org
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