2002 – Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
January 19 & 20, 2002

Award Winners

Outstanding Production
“Tradition 1A ” – Rockville Little Theatre

First Runner-Up
“For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls” – Colonial Players

Second Runner-Up
“Suffering Fools” – Sandy Spring Theatre Group

Cliff Smith Award for Excellence in Directing (Tie)
Richard Highby – “Lone Star” – Port Tobacco Players
Roxanne Fournier – “The Shawl” – Red Light Theatre

Ed-Ro-Char Award for Technical Excellence
Richard & Deanne Highby – “Lone Star” – Port Tobacco Players

David S. Schroeder Award
for The Spirit and Pursuit of Excellence in Acting
Doug Anderson – “The Shawl” – Red Light Theatre

Judges Discretionary Awards

Costume Design
“For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls” – Colonial Players

Lighting Design
“The Shawl” – Red Light Theatre

Ensemble Performance
“Lone Star” – Port Tobacco Players

Set Decoration
“For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls” – Colonial Players

Original Script
Paul Handy – “Suffering Fools” – Sandy Spring Theatre Group
Maurice Martin – “Three Questions” – Cedar Lane Stage

Cameo Appearance
Kelley Slagle – “Inspired” – Greenbelt Arts Center

Fight Choreography
“Lone Star” – Port Tobacco Players

Set Design
“Lone Star” – Port Tobacco Players

Outstanding Performance Awards

Tracy Collier – “Suffering Fools” – Sandy Spring Theatre Group

Andrew S. Greenleaf – “Tradition 1A” – Rockville Little Theatre

Craig Hower – “Lone Star” – Port Tobacco Players

Rob Leeper – “Lone Star “- Port Tobacco Players

Peter Highby – “Lone Star” – Port Tobacco Players

Malinda Smith – “The Shawl” – Red Light Theatre