THANKS to all 63 of you who participated in this first annual Glutster's Choice Award voting.I was hoping for more out of 764 of you, but hey... it's a start!

Here's how I counted:The "single" total is single votes.For the "weighted" total, I gave a number of votes equal to the number of shows that voter had seen.SO, the "weighted" result is the opinion of voters with relatively more perspective.

(Note, I Mark and I did NOT vote... since we've seen five or six times more shows than the average, and our opinions are not THAT normal. GLUTster's Choice vote is supposed to be the opinion of more normal theatre-goers.

Average number of shows seen: 13

MUSICALS:
Favorite Musical "single" votes: RAGTIME - LCC

Favorite Musical "weighted" votes: RAGTIME - LCC

Came close: Putnam County Spelling Bee - OTL

PLAYS:
Favorite Play "single" votes: THE 39 STEPS - Riverwalk

Favorite Play "weighted" votes: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY - Riverwalk

Came close: The Diviners - Riverwalk Black Box

NOTE: The "Thespie" Award results will appear in the Lansing State Journal soon. The Pulsar Awards from the Lansing City Pulse will be announced in conjunction with the Renegade Theatre Festival August 15-17 - renegadetheatrefestival.org

Delta Parks and Recreation

Course Title: Drama Camp (Y104)

Course Description: Participants will learn about the production process through a variety of activities. Topics will include acting, costuming, technical theater and stage make-up. Acting activities will include using the voice and body to create a believable character as well as incorporating improvisation techniques. Camp will conclude with a performance for family and friends with all campers participating. Instructors provided by Mid-Michigan Family Theater M-F, 7/15-7/19, 9 a.m.-12 Noon

Course Dates: 07/15/2013 - 07/19/2013

Location: Enrichment Center, Rooms: Room 303
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri at 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Availability: 7 spot(s) available
Age Range: 6 - 13 Years
Gender: Co-Ed
# of Sessions: 5
Registration Begins: 05/01/2013
Registration Deadline: 07/12/2013
Resident's Fee: $75.00
Non-Resident's Fee: $80.00

https://parks.deltami.gov/Default.aspx?id=27

Okemos Community Education

Course Title: DRAMA CAMP (YCE-105)

Course Description: The goal of the camp is to provide instruction in acting and the theatre process using relevant and interesting topics. Participants will spend the day learning about the production process of theatre through a variety of activities. These will include using the voice and body to create a believable character and improvisation techniques. We will conclude with a camp performance! Camp directed by Mid Michigan Family Theatre.

Course Dates: 07/29/2013 - 08/02/2013

Location: Edgewood Elementary, Rooms: Classroom
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri at 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Availability: 14 spot(s) available
Age Range: 8+ Years
Gender: Co-Ed
# of Sessions: 5
Registration Begins: 05/06/2013
Registration Deadline: 07/26/2013
Resident's Fee: $75.00
Non-Resident's Fee: $75.00

https://www.okemosonline.com/NewProfile.aspx

Haslett Community Education

Mid Michigan Family Theater Drama Camp

7061- The goal of the camp is to provide instruction in acting and the theatre process using relevant and interesting topics. Participants will spend the day learning about the production process of theatre through a variety of activities. These will include using the voice and body to create a believable character and improvisation techniques. We will conclude with a camp performance!

08/05/13 – 08/09/13 5 DAYS

MO-FR 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

HCEC Gym $75

 http://www.haslett.k12.mi.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectiondetailid=323&

DeWitt Area Recreation Authority

Course Title: Mid-Michigan Family Theatre Drama Camp (8334)

Course Description: Campers will get instruction in acting and the theatre process using relevant and interesting topics. Participants will spend the day learning about the production process of theatre through a variety of activities. Special topics will focus on acting, costuming, technical theatre, and stage make up. Acting activities will include using the voice and body to create a believable character as well as incorporating improvisation techniques. The session will conclude with a public performance with all campers participating.

Course Dates: 08/26/2013 - 08/29/2013

Location: DTCC, Rooms: Activity Room 2
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur at 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Course Availability: 24 spot(s) available
Age Range: 8 - 16 Years
Gender: Co-Ed
# of Sessions: 4
Registration Begins: 06/05/2013
Registration Deadline: 08/17/2013
Resident's Fee: $120.00
Non-Resident's Fee: $120.00

https://www.dewittrecreation.org/Default.aspx?id=17

Downtown Lansing Library Theater,  401 Capitol Ave.
NOTE Sunday afternoon July 14th-2pm - (I mistakenly said 7 before...)
Monday July 15 at 7pm
as a benefit for “The Friends of the Library Foundation
Donations Accepted  More info, contact Randy at: bachdorshakespeare@gmail.com

GLUTster's Choice VOTING CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT today (Thursday 6/27)! (52 responders so far...Average # of shows seen: 13. We need your votes!)
Still time to vote on the Glutster's Choice. Email to ME jszussman@gmail.com NUMBER of shows you've seen Favorite MUSICAL Favorite PLAY

6/28-29 - "Princess Lucy in the Land of Pretend" - NEW old-fashioned TV studio puppet show with clever script by Bruce Bennett and charming ventriloquism by Princess Lucy (Kellie Stonebrook) $6 for all ages at the door. 7pm Friday, show only. 12:30 and 4:30 Saturday, both shows followed by puppet making/using workshop led by Princess Kellie. www.riverwalktheatre.com

6/27-28 - "Passport to Mudge's Follies" takes the stage at the Grand Ledge High School Auditorium this Thursday, June 27th, 7 p.m., and Friday, June 28thy, 7 p.m.

It is proving to be an extraordinary show with some darned good acts! Lots of dancing choreographed by Garnett Kepler - including an appearance by her well-know "Habibi Dancers" middle eastern dance troupe. We end with a celebration of the Fourth of July, and our freedom!  

Thanks, Libby Brandon

NOTE: THANKS for your responses in the Glutster's Choice awards; still want MORE. I said one vote per email address, but I HAVE given separate votes to each half of a couple at the same email, so... that's okay. (Yes, you CAN vote for your own show... ;-})  Don't forget to send the NUMBER of shows you've seen, and your favorite Musical and favorite Play to jszussman@gmail.com
Voting ends at midnight Thursday, June 27.

NOTE: I mistakenly credited Matt Ottinger with the nostalgic TV commercials in the charming Princess Lucy in the Land of Pretend puppet "TV" show for the whole family at Riverwalk. Turns out Matt just provided the projector, and author/puppeteer Bruce Bennett collected the ads. Very clever unique new old-fashioned show - $6 for all - 7pm Fri., 12:30 & 4:30 Saturday, with both Saturday shows followed by a make-your-own-puppet workshop. www.riverwalktheatre.com

NOTE: Winifred Olds' funeral is at 11 am tomorrow (Tuesday) at Okemos Community Church, (4734 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864) with family visitation an hour before.

The LSJ obituary invited donations to Starlight Dinner Theatre and Riverwalk Theatre in Win's honor - but didn't get the addresses right.  (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=165471352#fbLoggedOut)
Starlight Dinner Theatre's mailing address is 225 Leland Place, Lansing, MI 48917 Riverwalk Theatre's mailing address is: P.O. Box 12249, Lansing MI 48901

Okay... below is a "new improved" version of the GLUTster's Choice ballot (with the 2 left-outs added, 3 duplicates removed and Tempest changed to Titus.)

Yes, you HAVE seen enough shows to qualify. (Some have voted, having seen only ONE show!)
Below is a list of the shows for the past season.  Please count how many of these shows you have actually seen, and email the following direct to me at jszussman@gmail.com:

1. NUMBER of shows you've seen
2. your choice for BEST MUSICAL
3. your choice for BEST PLAY

One vote per e-mail address.
(I'm trying to keep it simple since I have NO expertise in spreadsheets and programs/apps that add and average and the like. This is my spreadsheet "lesson" project!)

There are 766 of you. Add your voices to the Thespies and Pulsars and Barneys which are decided my much smaller groups of people. I sort of love/hate ALL the awards, but they do call ATTENTION to Local Live Theatre, which, we hope, advances "the GLUT cause" if you will.      ;-}

At any rate, I hope you'll participate and find it interesting to see the response in this first (annual?) GLUTsters Choice award.
(Note the "Key" to the theatre initials is at the end.)

Voting closes on JUNE 27, 2013.