The 2013 Esther Awards/Diamond Anniversary Galawas held on Sunday, June 2, at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. Doors opened at 11:30 for ascrumptious brunch menu with complimentary Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Guests enjoyed their meal while listening to a talented ensemble from the Nicholls State University Music Department, viewing a power point presentation of actors/actresses from yesteryear to the present and browsing through a sizable number of silent auction items. The presentation ceremony began at 2:00 with a brief history of Le Petit followed by the awards presentation. Between each award, attendees were entertained by a host of individuals who have graced the stage of Le Petit over the years. Songs and comedy skits from previous and future Le Petit productions were performed by Ellis Larose (singing the title song from Le Petit’s first musical), Sue Peace, Ron Hornsby, Edwina Yakupzack, Kami Ellender, Jeanne Scott, Raymond Saadi and a host of others yet to be confirmed. |
DIRECTOR(S) |
| Sue Peace in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Patricia Crochet in The Best Man |
| Oudia Best in Coming Apart |
| Greg Whitney in Secondary Cause of Death |
| Edwina Yakupzack in Rounding Third |
PRODUCER(S) |
| Paul Labat in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Robyn Hornsby in The Best Man |
| Martha Cazaubon in Coming Apart |
| Gretchen Autin and Doug Holloway in Secondary Cause of Death |
| Stephanie Kenney-Gomez in Rounding Third |
SET DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION |
| John Sonnier and Nelson Bertinot in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Russell “Red” Hornsby in The Best Man |
| Nelson Bertinot in Coming Apart |
| Greg Whitney and Bill Ellzey in Secondary Cause of Death |
| Steve Duplantis in Rounding Third |
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE |
| Larry Hyatt as Mr. Hart in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Doug Holloway as Secretary William Russell in The Best Man |
| Steve Crispino as Senator Joseph Cantwell in The Best Man |
| Joel Waldron as Inspector Pratt in Secondary Cause of Death |
| Carlisle Jukes as Colonel Craddock/Cardew Longfellow in Secondary Cause of Death |
| Reggie Pontiff as Michael in Rounding Third |
| Steve Crispino as Don in Rounding Third |
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE |
| Brittney Weimer as Doralee in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Georgia Naquin as Violet in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Nicole Webb as Judy in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Robyn Hornsby as Alice Russell in The Best Man |
| Jeanette Burke as Mable Cantwell in The Best Man |
| Kelly Burlette as Frances Kittridge in Coming Apart |
| Donna Benda as Cynthia Maple in Secondary Cause of Death |
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE |
| Joshua Martin as Joe in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| George Beaudry as Mr. Tinsworthy in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Scott Courville as Dick Jensen in The Best Man |
| Joel Waldron as Don Blades in The Best Man |
| George Beaudry as Arthur Hockstader in The Best Man |
| Frank Davis as Senator Clyde Carlin in The Best Man |
| Reggie Pontiff as Bert Stockton in Coming Apart |
| Frank Davis as Count Puchlik in Secondary Cause of Death |
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE |
| Jeanne Scott as Roz in 9 to 5 The Musical |
| Edwina Yakupzak as Sue-Ellen Gamadge in The Best Man |
| Danielle Marchive as Syliva Mallinson in Coming Apart |
| Lydia Courtney Voight as Lady Isadora Pollock in Secondary Cause of Death |
| Patti Loupe as Captain Henrietta Woolmer Cardington in Secondary Cause of Death |
| Gayle Walters Barrios as Lily Tuthill in Secondary Cause of Death |
Brittany Weimer as Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5 the Musical
Kelly Burlette as Frances Kittridge in Coming Apart
Doug Holloway as Sen. William Russell in The Best Man
Joel Waldron as Inspector Pratt in Secondary Cause of Death
Reggie Pontiff as Michael in Rounding Third
Errol Bourgeois
Linda Bourgeois
Opening:
June 02, 2013
Closing:
June 02, 2013
Director:
Karen Schilling