Remy Patterson of Dimondale is nominated as best supporting actor after performing in "The Music Man"

2017 Sep 21

Remy James Patterson of Dimondale was nominated for best supporting actor in a musical for his performance in Cedarville University's production of "The Music Man."

Russell Florence Jr. of Dayton Most Metro online magazine named Cedarville's "Music Man" best collegiate production of a musical and honored Bob Clements, emeritus associate professor of theatre, for best scenic design of a musical.

"What an exciting confirmation of Cedarville University's vibrant role in our arts community," said Rebecca Baker, emeritus associate professor of theatre, who directed the musical. "We are grateful for the way theatre opens doors across the entire academic and professional region. Theatre is a team sport! My sincere thanks to all the artistic staff, actors, crew members and musicians for their creative energy." Baker retired in May.

"The Music Man" earned 10 total nominations, including Patterson, a senior theatre major who played Marcellus Washburn, for best supporting actor in a musical.

"It is such as honor for the Cedarville University Theatre program to be selected as worthy of awards such as these," said Dr. Diane Conrad Merchant, professor of theatre." We do not create our theatre productions with an attitude of competition, hoping to win some type of prize over others' works, or to view our productions as "better than others." Instead, we enthusiastically participate in the world of theatre to learn about our world, appreciate others who have lived before us and to create art which is sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes humorous, sometimes contemporary and always God-honoring."

Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 3,760 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 100 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and leading student satisfaction ratings. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.