Now in its second year, the awards pay tribute to local musicians, actors, directors, costume designers, dancers, artists and others from the areas's artisitic community.

This year's award's presentation will be Dec. 27 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S. 20th St., and Jan. 3 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.

Tickets for both events are available at the Ticket Omaha box office, www.ticketomaha.org or 345-0606.

SNAP! productions received 15 nominations.

Visit www.oea-awards.com for more information.

Achievement in Lighting Design
Homero Vela – I Am My Own Wife – SNAP!

Achievement in Scenic Design
Bill Van Deest – I Am My Own Wife – SNAP!

Achievement in Sound Design
Molly Welsh – I Am My Own Wife – SNAP!

Backstage Excellence
Zanna Don’t – SNAP!

Best Actor (Musical)
Stephen Michael Shelton – Zanna Don’t – SNAP!

Best Actor (Play)
Ryan Eberhart – Jeffrey – SNAP!
Nick Zadina – I Am My Own Wife – SNAP!

Best Choreographer in a Musical Production
Patrick Roddy – Zanna Don’t – SNAP!

Best Debut in a Play or Musical
Megan Van Alstine – Zanna Don’t - SNAP!

Best Director (Play)
Kevin Lawler – I Am My Own Wife – SNAP!

Best Dramatic Play
I Am My Own Wife – SNAP!

Best Musical
Zanna Don’t – SNAP!

Best Supporting Actor (Musical)
Dan Chevalier – Zanna Don’t –SNAP!

Best Supporting Actor (Play)
Stephen Michael Shelton – Jeffrey – SNAP!

Best Supporting Actress (Play)
Liz Heim – Rise and Fall of the Little Voice – SNAP!