Getting ready for its landmark 15th season, the celebrated Dezart Performs has secured 15 nominations for the 36th annual “Desert Star Awards” including the categories of Outstanding Production of a Drama (Professional) for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. themed THE MOUNTAINTOP and the company’s first ever musical, GIRLFRIEND, nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical (Professional). Michael Shaw has been nominated for The Michael Cruickshank Award for Outstanding Director of a Drama (Professional) along with Deborah Harmon for Outstanding Director of a Comedy (Professional). Awards for outstanding lead actors include Shante Deloach, Cortez Johnson (THE MOUNTAINTOP) and Joel Bryant (EVERY BRILLIANT THING). Additional nominations include outstanding lighting design, set design, sound design, costume design, hair and makeup design and props and special effects.
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