And the Aldea Goes To...

At the 19th Annual OnStage Playhouse Banquet and Awards Ceremony this morning in Chula Vista, California, I was presented with the Aldea Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy or Musical during the 2004/2005 season.

I was thrilled to be recognized for my role as Olive Madison in The Odd Couple (female version), particularly after our heavily-nominated show lost in most categories to the equally well represented musical, Godspell.

While the Aldea Awards honor performances at OnStage Playhouse, the ACT-San Diego Aubrey Awards (which will be presented at the 40th Annual Celebration next Sunday) honor performances across the county. With roughly 4,255 square miles of competition, I am particularly thrilled to be among the 7 Aubrey nominees for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy.

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting to see a picture of that award on my blog. But I might cross my fingers.

*San Diego County ranks 4th in population of all metropolitan areas in the U.S.