Rodney Gardiner Nominated for NAACP Theatre Award

After performing Gem of the Ocean at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles for over 6 months, Waterwell Ensemble member Rodney Gardiner garnished a nomination for the 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Caeser. The award ceremonies will be held at the Director Guild of America in Los Angeles, and will also be honoring such prestigious theater names including Ruben Santiago Hudson and Audra McDonald to new a few. The award ceremony will be held on Mon, Aug 31st.

From their release: "2009! 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Show is coming soon! This year the contributions and accomplishments of African-American actors to the theatre arts are being recognized and celebrated like never before. The Beverly Hills/Hollywood chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will celebrate its annual Theatre Awards Festival Weekend in conjunction with the 19th annual NAACP Theatre Awards."

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