The Elly Award is an award recognizing excellence in dramatic arts in the Sacramento area. Created by SARTA (Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance) in 2002, the Elly "season" runs July 1 - June 30, annually. Among the many nominees and winners are American River Theatre, Synergy Stage, The Acting Company, Woodland Opera House, Emerson / Da Vinci Junior High School, El Dorado High School, Natomas Charter School, Sheldon High School, St. Francis High School, Davis Musical Theatre Company, Davis Comic Opera Company, Imagination Theatre, Studio 301, and endless others.
The Elly categories are as follows:
COMEDY: Costume Design Direction Leading Actor Leading Actress Lighting Design Overall Production Set Design Supporting Actor Supporting Actress
DRAMA: Costume Design Direction Leading Actor Leading Actress Lighting Design Overall Production Set Design Supporting Actor Supporting Actress
EDUCATION MUSICAL: Choreography Costume Design Direction Leading Actor Leading Actress Lighting Design Musical Direction Overall Production Set Design Supporting Actor Supporting Actress
EDUCATION PLAY: Costume Design Direction Leading Actor Leading Actress Lighting Design Overall Production Set Design Supporting Actor Supporting Actress
MUSICAL: Choreography Costume Design Direction Leading Actor Leading Actress Lighting Design Musical Direction Overall Production Set Desing Supporting Actor Supporting Actress
ORIGINAL WORKS: Adapted Script Original Script
YOUNG PEOPLE'S MUSICAL: Choreography Costume Design Direction Leading Actor, Adult Leading Actor, Child Leading Actress, Adult Leading Actress, Child Lighting Design Musical Direction Overall Production Set Design Supporting Actor, Adult Supporting Actor, Child Supporting Actress, Adult Supporting Actress, Child
YOUNG PEOPLE'S PLAY: Costume Design Direction Leading Actor, Adult Leading Actor, Child Leading Actress, Adult Leading Actress, Child Lighting Design Musical Direction Overall Production Set Design Supporting Actor, Adult Supporting Actor, Child Supporting Actress, Adult Supporting Actress, Child
