North Fulton Drama Club is proud to announce that we have been nominated seven times in five categories for our Fall 2008 Production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.

The MAT Awards was founded by Russ Ivey in October of 2004 with the intention of recognizing hardworking individuals who choose to participate in volunteer/community theater. Each year, an Award Ceremony is held to honor those participants who have given their time and talent in producing high-quality community theater.

NFDC Nominees are:

Leading Actress – Julie Gibbs as Juliet
• Major Supporting Actress – Qate Bean as Mercutio
• Major Supporting Actress – Jessica DeMaria as the Nurse
• Minor Supporting Actor – Jim Dailey – Capulet
• Minor Supporting Actor – Thomas Strickland – Prince Escalus/The Apothecary
• Minor Supporting Actress – Dorie Turner as Lady Capulet
• Moira Thornett Director’s Award – Alyssa Jackson & Thomas Strickland

The Awards Ceremony will be held at the The Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta on September 27, 2009. Congratulations to all the nominees!