What is SALTY?
SALTY came about because of the success
of the SALT
(Syracuse Area Live Theatre) Awards founded by Syracuse New Times publisher Arthur
Zimmer. In its first two years, SALT received so many requests for a youth
awards category that an entirely separate awards event for performers 18 years
old and younger needed to be created.
The SALTY Awards were established in 2005 to honor the
achievements of youth actors and theatre arts educators. SALTY is an arts
organization independent of SALT and was recently incorporated as a 501 (c) 3
non-profit organization in New York State.
Onondaga County high school productions, theatre educators,
performers ages 18
and below, and companies that produce youth theatre and/or
feature child/teen actors are eligible for SALTY Awards. Every high school is invited to register for SALTY consideration, and in deference to each district's own decision, no schools will be considered that do not wish to participate.
Any high school and/or theatre company in
Onondaga County may register by emailing SALTYAcademy@aol.com
for registration forms. A SHOW REGISTRATION FORM must be submitted for each
separate production (e.g. fall play, spring musical, etc.); this information is
used to compile the ballots sent to SALTY Academy members at the end of the
season, which runs from May 2006-April 2007. In 2005-2006, ten Onondaga County high
schools participated in SALTY
If you're a high school
student involved in a school show, please encourage your teacher/director
to submit your school's productions for consideration for the 2006-2007 SALTY
Awards. Email SALTYAcademy@aol.com
to find out more.
In SALTY's first year (2005-06), nominations were determined by an Academy made up of theatre educators, high school students, and interested adults involved in theatre. Academy members can choose to view the shows in person or (if they are unable to attend) watch 'screeners' of each registered show. Although registration is free to schools and theatre companies that participate, SALTY asks that FIVE DVD COPIES of each registered show be provided for the exclusive use of Academy members for voting purposes only. The top vote-getters are the shows nominated in each category, with the winner announced at the annual SALTY Awards event at the New Times Theatre.
Perhaps, depending on whether or not you're a student or adult. The 2006-2007 SALTY Academy is taking shape, with several current Academy members continuing on, and potential members welcome to apply. Adults may apply by emailing SALTYAcademy@aol.com for information. Students should see their high school theatre educator if interested. PLEASE NOTE: ACADEMY MEMBERS CANNOT VOTE FOR SHOWS THEY ARE AFFILIATED WITH. High school students cannot vote for their school shows (whether or not they are in the cast) and likewise cannot vote for local theatre productions they have participated in. Any votes cast that violate this rule are null and void and will not be counted in the final tabulation.
With information provided by high schools and area theatre groups, details of upcoming high school productions are listed here along with community theatre productions that feature child/young adult actors. Look for the link to the registered shows on the home page of SALTY - www.saltyawards.org
Categories fall into one of three areas: High School Awards, Local Theatre Awards, and General Awards. Look for the link to the awards categories on the home page of SALTY - www.saltyawards.org