Theatre Nominated For Audie Awards

Focus on the Family has been nominated for six awards at The 2006 Audie Awards, which will take place at the National Press Club (Washington, D.C.) on Friday, May 19.

One of the advantages of the nominations is AudioFile Magazine's reviews of our Radio Theatre releases. They praised many aspects of the productions as noted below and offered audio samples of each at their website.

At the Back of the North Wind - nominated for Best Audio Drama, Best Achievement in Production

"With energetic innocence and proficiency beyond his years, Pax Baldwin reads the role of the remarkable 7-year-old, while Juliet Stevenson portrays North Wind, a character who is at once beautiful and comforting while being haunting and ominous as Diamond's guide to the other side. With a full cast and Dolby sound, Focus on the Family brings MacDonald's classic to a new generation."

The Hiding Place - nominated for Best Audio Drama, Best Package Design, Best Achievement in Production

"This play, adapted from [Corrie ten Boom's] classic memoir, is staged expertly. Sound effects ground readers in space--a dog's yelp, the ticking of 10 watches--and guide emotional response. One can even tell each character's location in space and how he or she is interacting."

Traveling Home for Christmas - nominated for Best Short Stories Collection
"This is an outstanding dramatization... [and] includes 24 actors who do a remarkable job of tailoring their performances to the stories. The listener is transported into a performance-of-the-mind."

See the full 2006 Audie Awards preview here.

Kudos to the Theatre Production team, and may the Lord reward your passionate pursuit of excellence!