2000/2001 Season
Godspell
Opened September 2000
Critic’s Pick – Backstage West
Recommended – LA Weekly
LA Weekly Nomination Musical of the Year
LA Weekly Nomination Music/Vocal Direction Dana Bisignano
LA Weekly Nomination Choreography Cate Caplin
LA Drama Critic’s Award Nomination: Choreography Cate Caplin (LA Times, 2/28/01)
Robby Award Nomination – Gary Lee Reed, Director; John Allsopp, Lead Actor
”Not a weak link in the spirited cast.” Backstage West
“The supercharged performers. . . imaginative choreography . . . ingeniously updated.” LA Times
“Compelling . . . Performed by a Christian theatre troupe, the show is cast with committed believers, and their palpable faith permeates every line and song with an appealing resonance that transcends any formal religious doctrine.” LA Weekly
The Hasty Heart
Opened October 20, 2000 – December 17, 2000
Recommended – LA Weekly “Actors Co-op continues an impressive run of terrific work with this vibrant revival.”
LA Weekly Nomination –Best Actor Stephen Van Dorn
Three Maddie Awards – Tim Woodward (performance)
Stephen Van Dorn (performance)
Pepper Sweeney (direction)
Marianne Savell (performance)
Backstage West Honorable Mention – Stephen Van Dorn (performance)
“Enthralling revival” IN/LA Magazine
“See . . . or else!” Park LaBrea
Wait Until Dark
Opened February 23, 2001 – May 13, 2001
Ovation Nomination – Best Supporting Actor Brenda Ballard
“This staging deserves attention. Worth the wait.” Sun Newspaper
“Strong and talented cast.” University Times
“Expertly appointed and compellingly performed.” IN/LA Magazine
As You Like It
Opened April 6, 2001 – June 3, 2001