Congratulations to our newest member of the Hall of Fame, Mr. Greg Viscomi of Dearborn High School and the West Side Theatre Project.
The Dearborn Area Theatre Association (DATA) is currently accepting letters of nomination for the 2008 Dearborn Theatre Hall of Fame Award from interested members of the community.
The Theatre Hall of Fame Award was originally conceived by the late Richard Marsh. Marsh was the longtime entertainment editor of the Dearborn Press and Guide and was also the originator of the annual evening of local theatrical recognition, the PAGE (Press and Guide Entertainment) Awards. The Hall of Fame Award, which is a special honor, was started by Richard Marsh in 1990. It has been continued to be presented by DATA after Marsh’s own post mortem induction by DATA in 2002. Given at the annual DATA/PAGE Award night, the Hall of Fame Award recognizes lifetime achievement of persons who continue to be, or have been, significantly involved in theatre in the Dearborn/Dearborn Heights community.
Nominations can be made by sending a letter of recommendation to the —
DATA Hall of Fame Committee, c/o Dale VanDorp, Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Mi. 48126.
Letters of nomination must detail the years of service of the individual nominated, and speak to the depths of that individual’s involvement in theatre. It should explain those specific areas in which that nominee excelled locally, as well as describe the variety of other significant work or positions held. Deadline for submissions this year is April 1, 2008. One nomination is allowed per submitting person or organization.
Submitted by
Joan Arrick and Mary Beth Oravec
Co Chairs of 2008 Hall of Fame Committee
Dearborn Area Theatre Association.
Questions, contact Mary Beth 313-274-2829