LOFTE THEATRE RECEIVES TWO AWARDS

LOFTE RECEIVES TWO AWARDS at competition -- The Lofte Community Theatre of Manley was one of two Nebraska arts organizations recently selected to represent the state at the AACT Regional play competition held in Kansas.  Players from the Lofte performed a one hour cutting from "Leaving Iowa," a comedy by Tim Clue & Spike Manton that revolves around one man's memories of childhood family vacations.
 In all, there were ten entries from the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Missouri.
 The Lofte awards: "Best Costumes" and actor Larry Bauers of Louisville was "Best Supporting Actor."
 The full-length version of "Leaving Iowa," will open the Lofte's 2011 season.  Performances will run May 28-June 12.  Tickets are $17 and can be purchased online at www.Lofte.com or by calling the Lofte box office (402) 234-2553.