Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: Tony Awards Watching Party

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actorgeek
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Topic: Tony Awards Watching Party
Posted: 2/03/08 at 8:45pm

Hey everyone,

My local CT and I will be taking a trip to NYC in early June. The Tony Awards are on Sunday, June 15. I thought it would be really fun to have everyone over, share picture, and watch the Tonys.

Does anyone have any really cool decorating ideas for our party? I was thinking lots of stars. Silver & Gold.

Also, does anyone know if you can get replica Tony awards, I haven't been able to find any, I've checked Ebay already.

Thanks!

Matt

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Posted: 2/04/08 at 12:06am

Tony's, Oscar's, Grammy's etc etc are all trademarked and copyrighted. Their images are licensed and owned by private organizations. Finding anything ready-made in a store will be difficult because these organizations employ powerful lawyers simply for the purpose of being quick to pounce on anybody making replicas for commercial use or sale.

Your best bet will be to try to duplicate one yourself in your prop department -- as long as you dare not try to sell it or claim it's authenticity, you should be free from prosecution. Instead of calling it a "Tony Award" it would be better to call it a "Phony Award" and have that printed directly on the prop.

"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone

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Posted: 2/05/08 at 12:20am

Let’s see:

If the group was make-up and hair-dressers, they could have the “Toni awards.”

Or, if they were from the jockey’s union, they could have the “Ponies Award.”

Or, if they were young professional golfers, they could have the “Sony Award.”

Or, or, wait now, don’t leave, wait! One more.

If they were the chefs and/or caterers, they could have the “Cheese and Macaroni Award.”

Or, or, okay. Okay. I quit

Dang, I was just getting ready to kick into high gear.

theatre... [t]he natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster. (from "Shakespeare In Love")

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Posted: 2/05/08 at 7:28pm

Here you go,

http://www.shindigz.com/search.cfm?searchCriteria=broadway&searchType=google

The two greatest days in a theater persons life, the day you start a new show and the day the damn thing closes.

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Posted: 2/06/08 at 7:03am

We hold the annual 'Phoscars' [Phoenix Oscas] Awards, Just to add to the list.

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TOI TOI CHOOKAS
{may you always play to a full house!}

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actorgeek Walk-On Joined: 1/27/08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: Tony Awards Watching Party Posted: 2/03/08 at 8:45pm
	Hey everyone, My local CT and I will be taking a trip to NYC in early June. The Tony Awards are on Sunday, June 15. I thought it would be really fun to have everyone over, share picture, and watch the Tonys. Does anyone have any really cool decorating ideas for our party? I was thinking lots of stars. Silver & Gold. Also, does anyone know if you can get replica Tony awards, I haven't been able to find any, I've checked Ebay already. Thanks! Matt

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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 2/04/08 at 12:06am
	Tony's, Oscar's, Grammy's etc etc are all trademarked and copyrighted. Their images are licensed and owned by private organizations. Finding anything ready-made in a store will be difficult because these organizations employ powerful lawyers simply for the purpose of being quick to pounce on anybody making replicas for commercial use or sale. Your best bet will be to try to duplicate one yourself in your prop department -- as long as you dare not try to sell it or claim it's authenticity, you should be free from prosecution. Instead of calling it a "Tony Award" it would be better to call it a "Phony Award" and have that printed directly on the prop.
	"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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totoks Player Joined: 10/16/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 2/05/08 at 12:20am
	Let’s see: If the group was make-up and hair-dressers, they could have the “Toni awards.” Or, if they were from the jockey’s union, they could have the “Ponies Award.” Or, if they were young professional golfers, they could have the “Sony Award.” Or, or, wait now, don’t leave, wait! One more. If they were the chefs and/or caterers, they could have the “Cheese and Macaroni Award.” Or, or, okay. Okay. I quit Dang, I was just getting ready to kick into high gear.
	theatre... [t]he natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster. (from "Shakespeare In Love")
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biggertigger Celebrity Joined: 4/16/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 188	Posted: 2/05/08 at 7:28pm
	Here you go, http://www.shindigz.com/search.cfm?searchCriteria=broadway&searchType=google
	The two greatest days in a theater persons life, the day you start a new show and the day the damn thing closes.
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JoeMc Celebrity Joined: 3/13/06 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 832	Posted: 2/06/08 at 7:03am
	We hold the annual 'Phoscars' [Phoenix Oscas] Awards, Just to add to the list.
	[western] Gondawandaland "Hear the light & see the sound! TOI TOI CHOOKAS {may you always play to a full house!}
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