The Little Theatre Kids
THE 'WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE' LUPONE AWARD
CHARLIE
Hello everybody, my name's Charlie... what's yours?! I love everything musical theatre but most of all Patti LuPone! I saw her in Sunset Boulevard in London. I'm kidding, I'm a kid, how'd that even be possible?! But now let's be serious because musical theatre is very serious. Arthur and I (Arthur's my best friend), we're starting a theatre company in my back yard, so come check us out (we've invited Patti too so you may see a celebrity). Favorite shows include (but not limited to!) Side Show, Into the Woods, Phantom of the Opera, Next to Normal, Fun Home and Light in the Piazza (but I may change this list, so you better come back!).
THE CHITA RIVERA 'KICK YOUR FACE' AWARD
ARTHUR
I wanna be a Broadway dancer. A Chorus Line is my favorite cause my mom really liked it. She saw the original and we still have the cassette tape (...we don't have anything to play it on though). I also really love Mary Poppins and wanna play Bert. Bebe Neuwirth and Ben Vereen are my number ones (tied). Favorite shows: Chicago, Pippin, An American in Paris, Hairspray, Newsies, West Side Story and Cats (I wanna be Mr. Mistoffelees - how do we make this happen, people?!).
THE 'SIX...UNTIL IT'S SEVEN' AUDRA AWARD
CASSIDY
I'm known for my sparkle spells, they’re pretty famous actually. My juice box here, is a magical potion - (slurps a sip) - I'm a witch. Yep, but - (rolls her eyes) - everyone's a witch these days cause of the movie. But I was always one, I’m a real witch. I cast spells like nobody’s business, don’t try me - I’m quick (cat-like reflexes, watch out). I’m also a fairy, but that’s a story for another day. I think I might be Heather Headley’s long lost daughter (but I’ve never actually checked). My favorite show is Wicked, but I love the music to Aida, The Lion King and Matilda. Sherie Rene Scott has a sick voice, but I think you knew that (I can read people's minds - boo!).
BERNADETTE AS THE WITCH AWARD
CHARLIE
Charlie here again because I forgot to list all my favorite performers! So, here they are (in no particular order): Patti, Audra, Bernadette, Betty, Alice and Emily, Sutton, the Elaines (Stritch and Paige), the Donnas (McKechnie and Murphy), Marin, Carolee, Judy, Susan, Lea, Randy, Kelli, and Linda Eder. I can't think of anymore at this time... but there are more!
BEST FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL
TEDDY JR.
Hi, this is Charlie again. Teddy Jr. is Glinda to my Elphie, Billy to my Reno, and Sonja to my Queen. We always sing the Side Show duets. He takes the top line of course, cause it's too high for me - though character wise, I'm really more of a Violet and he's a Daisy (well... he's a Daisy around me, show off).
The first bow award
THE BEST ENSEMBLE
Presenting... In person... (and hold your applause until ALL names have been read)... Hog Eye, Frog Face, Big G, and Sally the Duck (our Stage Manager). Sally loves to squawk (...sing) and is the most organized, hard-working, art-loving duck in the world.
And now you know everybody!
CREATOR
BEN DISKANT
I'm a musical theatre writer and composer. During the pandemic, I learned to draw… and what I discovered was a little theatre kid screaming to be let out...