The Burlington Players have received a total of twenty nominations for the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres (EMACT)’s 2025 Distinguished Achievement and Special Honors (DASH) Awards.
EMCAT is a member of the American Association of Community Theatres (AACT) and works to “encourage and promote Community Theater in Eastern Massachusetts through educational programming, supportive services, and the recognition of excellence.”
Every year theater groups submit their productions to a panel of judges for DASH Award consideration. The top 3-6 scoring entries in each category receive nominations, which are announced in July. The top scorer receives the DASH Award.
Multiple players were nominated for their work in performances from last season. They are listed below…
THE BOOK OF WILL
Karen Fanale, Supporting Performer in a Play, Comedy
Will Dalley, Supporting Performer in a Play, Comedy
Chris Rose, Set Design for a Play
Kara Schmitt, Prop Design for a Play
Hugh Thompson, Lighting Design for a Play
Kris Reynolds, Costume Design for a Play
David Dooks, Direction of a Play
KODADACHROME
Vyren Gray, Lighting Design for a Play
Allie Brown, Stage Management for a Play
Katie Gluck, Lead Performer in a Play, Comedy
Kristin Hughes, Direction of a Play
WORKING FOR CRUMBS
Chris Rose, Ben Brotman, Consultant Choice Award: “Special Effects”
Andrew Rhodes, Consultant Choice Award: “Best Dead Body Choreography”
Chris Rose, Ben Brotman, Karen Dervin, Set Dressing for a Play
Matt Garlin, Sound Design for a Play
Outstanding Performance by A Cast, Play
Ben Brotman, Stage Management for a Play
Best Production of a Play
FUN HOME
Brynn Kilgore, Youth Performer in a Musical
Allie Brown, Chiara Buchanan, Stage Management for a Musical
Ari Schmidt, Lead Performer in a Musical, Drama
The DASH Award winners will be announced at the EMCAT Gala on Saturday August 23rd.
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