Chelsea's Purple Rose Theatre Nominated for 11 Rogue Gallery Awards

The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea has been nominated for the 2012 Rogue Gallery Awards.

The awards are given out yearly in recognition of excellence in the performing arts. This year’s nominees span 73 productions by 26 theaters and companies in Michigan.

The Purple Rose has been nominated in the following categories:

• Best Drama: A Stone Carver
• Best New Play or Adaptation: Don Zolidis, White Buffalo
• Best Scenic Design: Daniel C. Walker, A Stone Carver
• Best Lighting Design: Dana White, Escanaba in da Moonlight
• Best Sound Design: Quintessa Gallinat, Escanaba in da Moonlight
• Best Ensemble (Five or more): White Buffalo
• Best Lead Actress (Drama): Charlyn Swarthout, A Stone Carver
• Best Lead Actor (Drama): Guy Sanville, A Stone Carver
• Best Lead Actor (Comedy): John Peakes, On Golden Pond
• Best Supporting Actor (Comedy): Wayne David Parker, Escanaba in da Moonlight
• Best Supporting Actor (Comedy): Tom Whalen, On Golden Pond

For a complete list of the 2012 nominees, visit http://www.roguecritic.com/2012-rogues-gallery