Arts are part of every answer to Memphis’ challenges, Michael Detroit says
The cast of Theatre Memphis’ “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” perform a song from the show during the 40th Ostranders on Monday. The Ostranders celebrate the best in Memphis theater. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Glitter, gold and a bit of shimmer filled the auditorium as the Memphis theater community honored their own.
Around 400 people — many dressed in elaborate costumes, sequins and gowns — gathered for the 40th Ostranders at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis on Monday, Aug. 28.
The Ostranders are annual local theater awards given for notable performances in directing, acting and backstage work.
Throughout the evening, the crowd reflected the sentiments of Michael Detroit, the executive producer of Playhouse on the Square. He received the Eugart Yerian Lifetime Achievement Award during the event.
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Alys Drake
Alys Drake is a Memphian born and raised in the Bluff City. A theater-lover, she has worked in a variety of communications roles over the years and is pleased to work in a place where all her Memphis trivia knowledge is put to good use.
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