Lights flickered on the Geauga Lyric Theatre marquee Saturday evening as theatre-goers and thespians alike trickled inside to recognize a year of noteworthy achievements. “I want to make it like the Academy Awards,” said Civia Wiesner, who coordinated the eighth annual Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild Gala Awards. “It’s a place where everyone can dress up and join in the festivities and have fun.” The celebration included a pre-show party as a prelude to an evening of paying homage to those who create the entertainment, both behind the stage and on. “The welcoming attitude of those who ‘reside’ here is really...
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