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The purpose of Trumbull New Theatre is to develop and maintain an amateur theatre in which people of the community may find an opportunity to develop a participating interest in all phases of the performing arts.
TNT originally was organized in January 1948 as an offshoot of a YWCA study group supervised by Mrs. Stephen (Dorothy) Gmucs. As the desire grew for a theatre group, Mrs. Thorn (Frances) Pendleton was contacted for assistance. She agreed but, unsure of the chances for survival of such a group in Warren, strict standards were established including the principle of being self-supporting. TNT is not and has never been subsidized, it has always been self-supporting. Those early meetings and rehearsals required everyone to put a quarter in a kitty until enough was collected to finance an evening of one acts. In May 1948, with $60 TNT was underway with the first production – in the Pendleton living room! During the first 9 years the group wandered from private living room to church auditorium, to a Main Street loft, to school auditoriums. Then, in 1955, the land here on Youngstown Road was purchased for $3,750.
Designed by member-architect Tom Schroth, construction of the Playhouse began in the fall of 1956, built by the members—a labor of love! It included the auditorium, stage, light bridge, inner lobby and restrooms, with an initial cost of a little over $25,000. Since the formal opening in the spring of 1957, additions and improvements have cost in excess of $250,000. These include retirement of the original mortgage, purchase of additional land, outer lobby, landscaping, new seats, the workshop (dressing room, bathrooms, wardrobe, prop storage, office and set construction area), a new auditorium roof and annual permanent set, lighting and sound equipment upgrades. In the early 90’s the parking lot was paved and air conditioning was added, allowing the theatre to be used year-round. In November 2005 the wheelchair accessibility project was completed, at a cost of $35,000.
Income from ticket sales and contributions by patrons, members, friends and area businesses provide for all expenses incurred by the productions, general maintenance and improvement programs as they become necessary. Since 1975 TNT has annually provided scholarships to Trumbull County students.
The organization is run primarily on volunteerism. Only the cleaning staff is paid, along with stipends for the directors and musicians. Many of our directors and actors have received their training within TNT. The Women’s Committee lends major support to the patron drive and fund-raising activities.
TNT is a COMMUNITY Theatre—open to everyone! Ever thought you would like to act, sing, direct, pound a nail, paint a set, sew a hem, usher or participate in any way? Come join us! To receive the company newsletter, Curtain Call, just leave your name and address at the Box Office. This publication keeps you informed of “what’s happening” with the group and when auditions and help are needed.
1991-92
Best New Actor Burd, Tom Greater Tuna
Best New Actress (Tie) Julian, Eleanor Black Patent Leather Shoes
Best New Actress (Tie) Maczak, Mary Ann Baby
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Bryant, Dale Black Patent Leather Shoes
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Soluri, Cecilla Black Patent Leather Shoes
Best Supporting Actress: Play Abell, Carole Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Best Actor: Musical Abbott, Ron Black Patent Leather Shoes
Best Actress: Musical McGuire, Laurie Black Patent Leather Shoes
Best Actor: Play Penn, James R. The Cocktail Hour
Best Actress: Play Gilbert, Terri Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Director of the Year Gilbert, Terri Black Patent Leather Shoes
Play-of-the-Year Gilbert, Terri Black Patent Leather Shoes
1992-93
Best Costume Design Huff, Kate Lend Me a Tenor
Best Set Design Zampino, Russell Broadway Bound
Best New Actor Thorkildson, Scott Lend Me a Tenor
Best New Actress Abbott, Karen Damn Yankees
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Timmins, John Damn Yankees
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Julian, Eleanor Damn Yankees
Best Supporting Actor: Play Fidram, Chris Broadway Bound
Best Supporting Actress: Play Ames, Jennifer Lend Me a Tenor
Best Actor: Musical McGuire, Jim Damn Yankees
Best Actress: Musical Harding-Clap, Lu Damn Yankees
Best Actor: Play Hills, Sean Broadway Bound
Best Actress: Play Abell, Carole Cemetary Club
Director of the Year Kromer, Ted Lend Me a Tenor
Play-of-the-Year Kromer, Ted Lend Me a Tenor
1993-94
Best Costume Design Butler, Diane Nunsense
Best Set Design Hitmar, Tom Wait Until Dark
Best New Actor Kibler, Eric Wait Until Dark
Best New Actress Burd, Amy Nunsense
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Gaug, Lynda Nunsense
Best Supporting Actor: Play Rees, Bill Wait Until Dark
Best Supporting Actress: Play Thompson, Andrea Wait Until Dark
Best Actress: Musical Culver, Brenda Nunsense
Best Actor: Play Phillips, Tim The Boys Next Door
Best Actress: Play Palmer, Donnagene Barefoot in the Park
Director of the Year Latham, Patricia Rainbow Bar and Grill
Play-of-the-Year Gilbert, Terri Nunsense
1994-95
Best Costume Design (Tie) Abbot, Karen Smoke on the Mountain
Best Costume Design (Tie) Butler, Diane Educating Rita
Best Light Design (Tie) Abbott, Ron Noises Off
Best Light Design (Tie) Guilkey, Jean Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Best Set Design Hitmar, Tom Noises Off
Best New Actor Crawford, Ron Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Best New Actress Kotopka, Connie The Odd Couple (Female Version)
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Bryant, Dale Smoke on the Mountain
Best Supporting Actress: Play Baringer, Niki Noises Off
Best Actor: Play Phillips, Tim Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Best Actress: Play Palmer, Donnagene Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Director of the Year Gilbert, Terri Noises Off
Play-of-the-Year LaPolla, Jim Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
1995-96
Best Costume Design Butler, Diane Lucky Stiff
Best Light Design Gintert, W. Martin A Shayna Maidel
Best Set Design Hitmar, Tom Lucky Stiff
Best New Actor Smith, Jay A Shayna Maidel
Best New Actress Springer, Laurel A Shayna Maidel
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Lynn, Dave Lucky Stiff
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Nuhfer, Debra Godiciu Lucky Stiff
Best Supporting Actor: Play Smith, Jay A Shayna Maidel
Best Supporting Actress: Play Abell, Carole Corpse!
Best Actor: Musical Lee, Brian Lucky Stiff
Best Actress: Musical Gaug, Lynda Lucky Stiff
Best Actor: Play Penn, James R. A Shayna Maidel
Best Actress: Play Springer, Laurel A Shayna Maidel
Director of the Year Latham, Patricia A Shayna Maidel
Play-of-the-Year Latham, Patricia A Shayna Maidel
1996-97
Best Costume Design Butler, Diane Forever Plaid
Best Light Design Gintert, W. Martin Forever Plaid
Best Set Design Hitmar, Tom The Mousetrap
Best New Actor Verina, Jr., Nick Lost in Yonkers
Best New Actress Keefner, Christine Lost in Yonkers
Best Supporting Actor: Play Rees, Bill Lost in Yonkers
Best Supporting Actress: Play Gaug, Lynda Lost in Yonkers
Best Actor: Musical Bryant, Dale Forever Plaid
Best Actress: Musical Cassidy, Connie Romance, Romance
Best Actor: Play Hitmar, Tom The Mousetrap
Best Actress: Play Springer, Laurel Lost in Yonkers
Director of the Year Gilbert, Terri Forever Plaid
Play-of-the-Year Gilbert, Terri Forever Plaid
1997-98
Best Costume Design Butler, Diane Red, Hot and Cole
Best Light Design Lynn, Dave Red, Hot and Cole
Best Set Design Simpson, Jack Red, Hot and Cole
Best New Actor McClellan, James The Glass Menagerie
Best New Actress DeRemer, Brenda Steel Magnolias
Best Supporting Actor: Musical McKinnon, Al Red, Hot and Cole
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Timmins, Barbara Red, Hot and Cole
Best Supporting Actor: Play Lee, Brian Glass Menagerie
Best Supporting Actress: Play Abell, Carole Steel Magnolias
Best Actor: Musical Bryant, Dale Red, Hot and Cole
Best Actress: Musical Cassidy, Connie Little Mary Sunshine
Best Actor: Play McClellan, James The Glass Menagerie
Best Actress: Play Marton, Mary Ann Steel Magnolias
Director of the Year Gilbert, Terri Red, Hot and Cole
Play-of-the-Year Gilbert, Terri Steel Magnolias
1998-99
Best Costume Design Burnsworth, Micky Sound of Music
Best Light Design (co-designer) Cassidy, Tim Sound of Music
Best Light Design (co-designer) Lee, Brian Sound of Music
Best Set Design Cassidy, Tim Sound of Music
Best New Actor Schneider, David Moon Over Buffalo
Best New Actress Nelson, Kara Sound of Music
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Lee, Brian Sound of Music
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Gaug, Lynda Sound of Music
Best Supporting Actor: Play LaPolla, Jim Moon Over Buffalo
Best Supporting Actress: Play Abell, Carole Moon Over Buffalo
Best Actor: Musical Hazen, Robert Sound of Music
Best Actress: Musical Cassidy, Connie Sound of Music
Best Actor: Play Schneider, David Moon Over Buffalo
Best Actress: Play Niemi, Crystal Moon Over Buffalo
Director of the Year Cassidy, Tim Sound of Music
Play-of-the-Year (tie) Cassidy, Tim (Director) Sound of Music
Play-of-the-Year (tie) Gilbert, Terri (Director) Moon Over Buffalo
1999-2000
Best Costume Design Cassidy, Connie My Fair Lady
Best Light Design (co-designer) Cassidy, Tim My Fair Lady
Best Light Design (co-designer) Sabau, Sister Judith My Fair Lady
Best Set Design Huff, Kate Darkside
Best New Actor Morlock, Wayne
Best New Actress DeLeo, Susan My Fair Lady
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Lee, Brian My Fair Lady
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Palmer, Donnagene My Fair Lady
Best Supporting Actor: Play Lee, Brian
Best Supporting Actress: Play Nelson, Kara
Best Actor: Musical McKinnon, Al My Fair Lady
Best Actress: Musical Cassidy, Connie My Fair Lady
Best Actor: Play Lee, Brian
Best Actress: Play Gilbert, Terri The Gingerbread Lady
Director of the Year Cassidy, Tim My Fair Lady
Play-of-the-Year Cassidy, Tim (Director) My Fair Lady
2000-01
Best Choreographer Benetto, Jamie The King and I
Best Costume Design (co-designer) Cassidy, Connie The King and I
Best Costume Design (co-designer) McGinnis, Peg The King and I
Best Costume Design (co-designer) Timmins, Barbara The King and I
Best Light Design (co-designer) Lynn, Dave The King and I
Best Light Design (co-designer) Sabau, Sister Judith The King and I
Best Set Design (co-designer) Huff, Kate 84 Charing Cross Rd
Best Set Design (co-designer) Stevenson, Jay 84 Charing Cross Rd
Best Set Design (co-designer) Watson, Tom 84 Charing Cross Rd
Best New Actor McGinley, Tim Camping with Henry & Tom
Best New Actress Parker, Peg The Taffetas
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Proctor, Peter The King and I
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Timmins, Barbara The King and I
Best Supporting Actor: Play Cox, John Death of a Salesman
Best Supporting Actress: Play Love, Emily Webster Death of a Salesman
Best Actor: Musical McCreary, Alan The King and I
Best Actress: Musical Cassidy, Connie The King and I
Best Actor: Play Penn, Jim Death of a Salesman
Best Actress: Play Abell, Carole Death of a Salesman
Best Musical Director Sciaruto, Debra The King and I
Director of the Year LaPolla, Jim Death of a Salesman
Play-of-the-Year LaPolla, Jim (Director) Death of a Salesman
2001-02
Best Choreographer Benetto, Jamie Oliver
Best Costume Design Butler, Diane Eleanor, An American Love Story
Best Light Design Lynn, Dave To Gillian on her 37th Birthday
Best Set Design (co-designer) Huff, Kate To Gillian on her 37th Birthday
Best Set Design (co-designer) Cunningham, Jim To Gillian on her 37th Birthday
Best New Actor Hendrickson, Jeff Eleanor, An American Love Story
Best New Actress Gregory, Maureen Eleanor, An American Love Story
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Smith, Jeff Eleanor, An American Love Story
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Winterbauer, Joann Eleanor, An American Love Story
Best Supporting Actor: Play Lee, Brian Arsenic and Old Lace
Best Supporting Actress: Play Kimpel, Samantha Arsenic and Old Lace
Best Actor: Musical Hendrickson, Jeff Eleanor, An American Love Story
Best Actress: Musical Gregory, Maureen Eleanor, An American Love Story
Best Actor: Play Davis, Ryan Arsenic and Old Lace
Best Actress: Play Horrell, Karen Arsenic and Old Lace
Director of the Year Gilbert, Terri Eleanor, An American Love Story
Play-of-the-Year Gilbert, Terri Eleanor, An American Love Story
2002-03
Best Choreographer (co-chor) McKinnon, Al How To Succeed in Business
Best Choreographer (co-chor) Cassidy, Connie How To Succeed in Business
Best Choreographer (co-chor) Cassidy, Tim How To Succeed in Business
Best Costume Design Butler, Diane Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Best Light Design Lynn, Dave Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Best Set Design Hitmar, Tom Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Best New Actor Green, Jason How To Succeed in Business
Best New Actress Hoover, Stacy Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Green, Jason How To Succeed in Business
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Gregory, Maureen How To Succeed in Business
Best Supporting Actor: Play (Tie) Kruse, Jerry Dearly Departed
Best Supporting Actor: Play (Tie) McGinley, Tim Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Best Supporting Actress: Play Burnsworth, Micky Grace & Glorie
Best Actor: Musical Cassidy, Tim How To Succeed in Business
Best Actress: Musical Cassidy, Connie How To Succeed in Business
Best Actor: Play Cox, John A Streetcar Names Desire
Best Actress: Play Palmer, Donnagene Grace & Glorie
Best Musical Director McKinnon, Dan How To Succeed in Business
Director of the Year Gilbert, Terri Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Play-of-the-Year Peg McGinnis, Director Grace & Glorie
2003-04
Best Choreographer (co-chor) Inboden, Linda Fiddler on the Roof
Best Choreographer (co-chor) Maxwell, E. Carol Fiddler on the Roof
Best Costume Design Butler, Diane Fiddler on the Roof
Best Light Design Lynn, Dave Fiddler on the Roof
Best Set Design Hanna, Jack Fiddler on the Roof
Best New Actor Gent, Tom Fiddler on the Roof
Best New Actress Vencel, Shaina Fiddler on the Roof
Best Supporting Actor:-Musical Gent, Tom Fiddler on the Roof
Best Supporting Actress-Musical Timmins, Barbara Fiddler on the Roof
Best Supporting Actor:-Play Jones, Tom The Uninvited
Best Supporting Actress: Play Abell, Carole The Uninvited
Best Actor: Musical McGinley, Tim Fiddler on the Roof
Best Actress: Musical Frabutt, Anna Fiddler on the Roof
Best Actor: Play McGinley, Tim 12 Angry Men
Best Actress: Play Vencel, Shaina The Uninvited
Best Musical Director (co-director) Frabutt, Paul Fiddler on the Roof
Best Musical Director (co-director) Purdam, Alan Fiddler on the Roof
Director of the Year Gilbert, Terri Fiddler on the Roof
Musical of the Year Gilbert, Terri (Director) Fiddler on the Roof
Play-of-the-Year Lee, Brian (Director) 12 Angry Men
2004-05
Best Choreographer Benetto, Jamie Annie
Best Costume Design Butler, Diane Annie
Best Light Design Lynn, Dave Annie
Best Set Design (co-designer) Niessner, Patty Annie
Best Set Design (co-designer) Simpson, Jack Annie
Best Sound Design McGinley, Tim Annie
Best New Actor Burke, Tim Annie
Best New Actress Wright, Maria Don't Dress for Dinner
Best Supporting Actor: Musical Morlock, Wayne Annie
Best Supporting Actress: Musical Philibin, Elizabeth Annie
Best Supporting Actor: Play Penn, James R. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Best Supporting Actress: Play Nuhfer, Debra Godiciu Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Best Actor: Musical Gent, Tom Annie
Best Actress: Musical Schrader, Emily Annie
Best Actor: Play Gillespie, Brian Don't Dress for Dinner
Best Actress: Play Wright, Maria Don't Dress for Dinner
Best Musical Director (co-dir) Moritz, Mike Annie
Best Musical Director (co-dir) Timmins, Barb Annie
Director of the Year Philibin, Anita Annie
Musical of the Year Philibin, Anita (Director) Annie
Play-of-the-Year Nuhfer, Debra G. (Director) Don't Dress for Dinner
2005-06
2005-06 Best Choreographer Johntony, Renee Hello Dolly
2005-06 Best Costume Design (co-designer) Butler, Diane Hello Dolly
2005-06 Best Costume Design (co-designer) McGinnis, Peg Hello Dolly
2005-06 Best Light Design (co-designer) LaPolla, Jim The Lion in Winter
2005-06 Best Light Design (co-designer) Winterbauer, Ed The Lion in Winter
2005-06 Best Set Design Hitmar, Tom The Lion in Winter
2005-06 Best Sound Design Gilbert, Terri One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2005-06 Best New Actor Tully, Tom The Curious Savage
2005-06 Best New Actress King, Margie The Curious Savage
2005-06 Best Supporting Actor: Musical Panko, Steven Hello Dolly
2005-06 Best Supporting Actress: Musical Johntony, Renee Hello Dolly
2005-06 Best Supporting Actor: Play Gysegem, Tom One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2005-06 Best Supporting Actress: Play Palmer, Donnagene Over the River and Through the Woods
2005-06 Best Actor: Musical McGinley, Tim Hello Dolly
2005-06 Best Actress: Musical Cassidy, Connie Hello Dolly
2005-06 Best Actor: Play McGuire, Jim One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2005-06 Best Actress: Play Palmer, Donnagene The Curious Savage
2005-06 Best Musical Director McKinnon, Dan Hello Dolly
2005-06 Director of the Year Gilbert, Terri One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2005-06 Musical of the Year Cassidy, Tim Hello Dolly
2005-06 Play-of-the-Year (tie) Gilbert, Terri (director) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2005-06 Play-of-the-Year (tie) (co-director) McGinnis, Peg (co-director) Over the River and Through the Woods
2005-06 Play-of-the-Year (tie) (co-director) Gavitt, Ben (co-director) Over the River and Through the Woods
2006-07
BEST ACTOR: Tim McGinley as Henry Drummond in Inherit the Wind
BEST ACTRESS: Maria Wright as Faye in The Amorous Ambassador
BEST COSTUME DESIGN: Diane Butler for Inherit the Wind
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: Debra Nuhfer for Inherit the Wind
BEST LIGHT DESIGN: Dave Lynn/Susan Smith for Night Watch
BEST NEW ACTOR: Brett Bunker as Joe/Josephine in The Amorous Ambassador
BEST NEW ACTRESS: Heidi Davis as Debbie Douglas in The Amorous Ambassador
PLAY OF THE YEAR: The Amorous Ambassador
BEST SET DESIGN: Tom Hitmar for Inherit the Wind
BEST SOUND DESIGN: a tie!
Tim McGinley for Night Watch and
Heidi Davis for The Amorous Ambassador
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Kitty Niemi as Vivian Trachtman in Love, Sex & The I.R.S.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: a tie!
Jerry Kruse as Floyd Spinner in Love, Sex & The I.R.S. and
Tom DeNicholas as E. K. Hornbeck in Inherit the Wind
2007-08
BEST ACTOR in a MUSICAL: Tom Gent as Pseudolas in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
BEST ACTRESS in a MUSICAL: Connie Cassidy as Sarah Jane Moore in Assassins
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR in a MUSICAL: Wayne Morlock as Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS in a MUSICAL: Hilary Hapgood as Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
BEST ACTOR in a PLAY: Brian Lee as Barney in The Last of the Red Hot Lovers
BEST ACTRESS in a PLAY: Maria Wright as Tood in The Cover of Life
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS in a PLAY: Stephanie DeChant as Sybil in The Cover of Life
BEST COSTUME DESIGN: Micky Burnsworth/Diane Butler for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY DESIGN: E. Carol Maxwell for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: Terri Gilbert for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
BEST LIGHT DESIGN: TIE: Dave Lynn for Love Letters and John Timmins for The Cover of Life
BEST NEW ACTOR: Dominic Hurton, Jr as Hero in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
BEST NEW ACTRESS: Maureen Sweet as Weetisie in The Cover of Life
PLAY OF THE YEAR: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
BEST SET DESIGN: Susan Clemente for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
BEST SOUND DESIGN: Ben Gavitt for The Last of the Red Hot Lovers
DIRECTOR'S CHOICE AWARDS:
Nathan Fenstermaker for The Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Tom Jones & Terry Shears for Assassins
Ed Winterbauer for The Cover of Life
Lisa J. Bennett for Love Letters
Dave Lynn for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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2007-2008
Ask Any Girl (Summer)
The Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Assassins
The Cover of Life
Love Letters
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
2006-2007
Here on the Flight Path (summer)
Shadowlands
Love, Sex and the IRS
Nightwatch
Inherit the Wind
The Amorous Ambassador
2005-2006
Over the River and Through the Woods