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BHS nabs 13 Arty nominees apiece for 2017-18 productions; BOTTG nets 5

September 14, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

The Performing Arts Network (PAN-Arts) announced its nominees for the 34th annual Arty Awards, which honor theatrical productions at all levels in the counties of Solano, Napa and– for the first time this year– Yolo, this morning. Once again, Benicia High School and Benicia Old Town Theatre Group are well-represented among the nominees. Benicia High […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News, The Arts, Theater Tagged With: Artys, Benicia, Benicia High School, Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, Having a Wonderful Time, Legally Blonde: The Musical, She Kills Monsters, theater

BOTTG at top of its ‘Game’ at Arty Awards

September 19, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich 1 Comment

Benicia High School takes home 3 awards Benicia Old Town Theatre Group (BOTTG) had a good evening Sunday night. The local theater company took home five trophies in the Arty Awards for its fall and spring productions, including the top prize for its Sherlock Holmes-inspired comedy “The Game’s Afoot.” “Game” took home three awards in […]

Filed Under: Education, Features, Front Page, News, The Arts, Theater Tagged With: 12 Angry Men, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Artys, Benicia, Benicia High School, Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, chelsea bearce, dan clark, daniel manzo, Intimate Apparel, lucas babot, natasha harris, paul hughes, Solano Community College, The Game's Afoot, vivian mclaughlin

BHS, BOTTG notch more than 40 Arty nominations

August 29, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

Once again, the nominations for the Arty Awards have been announced and once again, Benicia High School and Benicia Old Town Theatre Group (BOTTG) continue to dominate. The Arty Awards honor theater productions at all grade levels in Napa and Solano counties. Last year, the ceremony was held at Downtown Theatre in Fairfield, and Benicia […]

Filed Under: Education, Features, Front Page, News, The Arts, Theater Tagged With: 12 Angry Men, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Artys, Benicia, Benicia High School, Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, Intimate Apparel, The Game's Afoot

Benicia High School productions win big at Artys

October 11, 2016 by Editor Leave a Comment

  Benicia Herald Staff Report The following is a complete list of every category that Benicia High School won in at this weekend’s Arty Awards: High School Comedy/Drama *Sound Design: Alina Martinez and Foxx Molinari, “Our Town” *Lighting Design: Phil Alexander, “Our Town” *Lead Actress: Maya Singh Sharkey, “Our Town” *Lead Actor: Wynton Day, “Our […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, The Arts Tagged With: Artys, Benicia, Benicia High School, Our Town, Seussical

Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, Benicia High School bask in Arty Award nominations

September 22, 2016 by Nick Sestanovich 1 Comment

  When it comes to theater, Benicia has plenty to celebrate. After all, two of the city’s theatrical institutions– Benicia Old Town Theatre Group and Benicia High School’s drama department– have racked up a combined 43 nominations for the 32nd annual Arty Awards. The Artys, which honor theater productions at all age levels in Solano […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News, Theater Tagged With: Artys, Benicia, Benicia High School, Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, Keeping Down with the Joneses, Our Town, Seussical, theater, Two trains Running

Benicia theater group comedy nets 4 ‘Artys’

September 16, 2014 by Donna Beth Weilenman

Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s comedy production “Same Time Next Year” has earned four Arty Awards, including best comedy of the year, Dyanne Vojvoda, company spokesperson, said Monday. The Artys, produced by the Performing Arts Network (PAN-Arts), annually honor Solano County theatrical shows. BOTTG) has been nominated in each of the 30 years Arty Awards […]

Filed Under: Art Scene, Features, Spotlight, Theater Tagged With: Artys, Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, Same Time Next Year

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