CAPITAL REGION
Hudson Falls Senior High School
War At Home: Students Respond to September 11, 2001
Excellence in Visual, Audio and Special Effects to
Patrick Goodspeed and William Hafner
Excellence in Direction to Rene' Roberge
adjudicated by Paul Nelson - November 2006
Circle Theatre Players
And Then They Came For Me:
Remembering the World of Anne Frank
Outstanding Achievement Award to Circle Theatre Players for their Dedication and Committment to Theatre as a viable force in the enlightment of injustice to millions.
Excellence in Artistic Achievement to
the Technical Directors and Crew
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Lauren Kaufman as Anne Frank
adjudicated by Frances Ruoff - October 2006
Delta Xi Cast of Alpha Psi Omega
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
ART
Outstanding Achievement in Performance
to Kevin X. McNamara as Serge
Excellence in Directing to John Birchler
Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Work to the Cast
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Phil Sheehan as Marc
adjudicated by Frances Ruoff, September 2006
Albany Civic Theatre
Murder by Poe
Excellence in Set Design to David Caso
Excellence in Acting and Character Development
in multiple roles to Leslie Jimpson
Excellence in Stage Managing to Amy Durant
Meritorious Achievement in Acting
in multiple roles to Kate Hans
Meritorious Achievement in Acting
in multiple roles to Joe Russo
Meritorious Achievement in Acting
in multiple roles to Don Squire
adjudicated by Joan Fuess, September 2006
Not So Common Players
Into the Woods
Excellence in Costume Design to Karen Boynton
Excellence in Performance to Christine Bendorf
as Cinderella
Excellence in Production Concept and Execution to the Director and Production Staff
adjudicated by Paul Nelson, July 2006
Schenectady Civic Players
Puss In Boots
Excellence in acting and vocal to Melissa Lacijan as Puss
Meritorious Achievement as a lyricist to Laura W. Andruski
Meritorious Achievement in composing to Peter de Mets
Meritorious Achievement in directing to Laura W. Andruski
Meritorious Achievement in costume design to Pat Casey
Meritorious Achievement in "stretching their limits" to the complete cast of musical theatre performers for taking on a difficult operatic composition and executing it well.
adjudicated by Joan Fuess - July 2006
Schenectady Civic Players
Over the River and Through the Woods
Excellence in acting and ensemble to
Matt Harvey, Ron Bratspis, Judy Kaplan,
Jim Riviello, Laural Hayes and Stephanie B. Kitchen
Meritorious Achievement in Directing to
Nancy J. Wilder
Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
Meritorious Achievement in Set Design to
Mary Kozlowski
Meritorious Achievement in Set Decor to
Michele Marchese
adjudicated by Joan Fuess - May 2006
Schenectady Light Opera Company
Nine
Outstanding Performance to Heather D’Arcy
for her portrayal of Carla Albanese
Excellence in Performance to Jennifer L. Payeur
for her portrayal of Luisa Contini
Excellence in Overall Theatrical Production to
Schenectady Light Opera Company
adjudicated by Paul Nelson - May 2006
Circle Theatre Players
To Kill a Mockingbird
Excellence in Acting to Bill Douglas
for his portrayal of Bob Ewell
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Eric Washburn
for his portrayal of Atticus
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Brigid Lynch-Stegemoeller for her portrayal of Scout
adjudicated by Paul Nelson - May 2006
Not So Common Players
Two by Two
Excellence in Acting to Kevin McNamara
for his charming performance of Noah
Excellence in Sound Design to Packy Anderson
for his amazing cues
adjudicated by Pam Rapoza - April 2006
The Harlequin Players of The Capital District
The Cemetery Club
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Andrea Valenti as Lucille
Meritorious Achievement in Set Design to Paul Hesse
adjudicated by Joan Fuess - November 2005
Circle Theatre Players
Murder on the Nile
Meritorious Achievement Award
to the cast for ensemble work
adjudicated by Arnold Galin - March 2006
Schenectady Civic Players
Betrayal
Excellence in Acting to Bob Hegeman - as Jerry
Excellence in Acting to Colin A. McCarty - as Robert
Excellence in Acting to Michael Kennedy - as Emma
Meritorious Achievement in Directing to Tom Heckert
adjudicated by Arnold Galin - March 2006
Colonial Little Theatre
The Glass Menagerie
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award
to Cynthia Welch for her portrayal of Amanda
Meritorious Achievement in Direction to John Birchler
Meritorious Achievement for
Original Music Composition to Rob Houle
Meritorious Achievement for Ensemble Work
to the Cast & Crew
adjudicated by Laura W. Andruski - March 2006
Schenectady Civic Players
Enchanted April
Outstanding Acting and Character Development to
Sara L. R. Melita as Lotty Wilton
Excellence in Directing to Aaron S. Holbritter
Excellence in Set Design to William E. Fritz
Meritorious Achievement to Greg Borucki
as Mellersh Wilton
adjudicated by Joan Fuess - January 2006
Circle Theatre Players
A Bench in the Sun
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Dick Griffin
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Ralph Huntington
Meritorious Achievement in Directing to Alan Fuess
adjudicated by Laura W. Andruski - January 2006
Schenectady Civic Players
Go Back For Murder
Outstanding in Acting to Barry Corlew
for his portrayal of "Meredith Blake"
Excellence in Set Design to Harry Lummis
for inventiveness in Act I and the dynamics of Act II
Excellence in Ensemble Work and Play Exposition
to the entire Cast
Excellence in Acting to Laura W. Andruski
for her portrayal of "Miss Williams"
Meritorious Achievement in Directing to Debbie May
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Victor L. Cahn
for his portrayal of "Philip Blake"
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Chuck Conroy
for his portrayal of "Justin Fogg"
Meritorious Achievement to House Manager Coordinator
Joel Katz for running an audience-friendly house
adjudicated by Bob Alonzo - December 2005
CENTRAL REGION
Harlequin Productions of Cayuga Community College
Lena's Secret Garden
Excellence in Acting to Carole Estabrook as Lena
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Joe Pine as Michael
Stray Dogs
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Elizabeth Estabrook as Evie
adjudicated by Paul Nelson - November 2006
New Hartford Central Schools Masque Drama Club
Fools
Meritorious Award in Directing Brooke Thormahlen
Meritorious Award for Ensemble Work Cast and Crew
Meritorious Award for Set Design and Construction
to Bonnie Hubbell
Adjudicated by Arnie Galin - November 2006
Baldwinsville Theatre Guild
Harvey
Excellence Award in acting to
Paul Gundersen as Elwood P. Dowd
Excellence Award in direction to
William Edward White
Meritorious Award in acting to
Michel A. Bolio as Wilson
adjudicated by Joan Luther - October 2006
Appleseed Productions
Whose Life is it Anyway?
Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Work to Cast and Crew
Meritorious Achievement in acting to
Greg Holtham as Ken Harrison
adjudicated by Frances Ruoff - March 2006
Auburn Players
Jake's Women
Excellence in Ensemble Work to the Cast of Jake's Women: Robert Frame, Michelle Foytek, Michaela Oney,
Alicia Frame, Kristi Vollmer, Carole Estabrook,
Krystal M. Scott, Jessica Cantu
adjudicated by Ruth Legg - March 2006
Auburn Players
The Glass Menagerie
Meritorious Achievement Award in Acting to
Joe Pine for his portrayal of Tom
adjudicated by Spencer Watson, Jr. - January 2006
Rome Community Theatre
Barefoot in the Park
Meritorious Achievement to Steve Balick
for his portrayal of Paul Bratter
adjudicated by Bob Alonzo - December 2005
CENTRAL SOUTHERN TIER REGION
Sherburne-Earlville HS Drama Club
Festival of Short Plays
Acting Up
Always
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Brenda Hoefler
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Joe Mettler
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Justine Cameron
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Adrian Enscoe
Meritorious Achievement in Directing to Ellen Fagan
The Man Who Couldn’t Dance
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Ellen Fagan
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Josh Ayers
adjudicated by Arnie Galin - November 2006
Sherburne Music Theatre Society
The Wizard of Oz
Excellence Award in Ensemble Work to
Jenni Larchar (Dorothy)
Frank Bianchi (Zeke/Cowardly Lion)
Michael Moren (Hickory/Tinman)
Adrian Enscoe (Hunk/Scarecrow)
Excellence Award for Taking on the Directing challenge of a major production with adults, children and animals to Donna Moren
Meritorious Achievement in Choreography to
Nancy Joerger and Bernie Windsor
Meritorious Achievement in Costume Design to
Patricia von Mechow
Meritorious Achievement for their Practical
and Imaginative Set Design to
Rick Thormahlen and Donna Moren
Meritorious Achievement in Music Direction to
Michael Moren and Thomas Bankert
adjudicated by Arnold Galin, August 2006
Sherburne Music Theatre Society
The Comedy of Errors
Excellence in Acting to
Colleen Law-Tefft as Adriana
Excellence in Ensemble Work to
John Cameron, Will Doonan,
Justine Cameron, Karen Kawa
adjudicated by Ruth Legg - June 2006
Sherburne-Earlville Drama Club
Great Expectations
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Luke Murphy for his portrayal of Pip
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Ellen Fagan for her portrayal of Camilla
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Adrian Enscoe for his portrayal of Herbert Pocket
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Lauren Mettler for her portrayal of Estella
adjudicated by Paul A. Nelson - April 2006
FINGER LAKES REGION
Keuka College
Fat Pigs
Meritorious Award in costuming to Becky Falter
Meritorious Award to Liz Rice, Eddie Hoffman, Lee Squire, Sara Munio, members of the cast, and director Mark Wenderlich for their trust in one another in this production and their conviction in pursuing cutting edge theatre.
Adjudicated by Joan Luther - November 2006
Greater Rochester Repertory Companies
Save Me a Place at Forest Lawn
Excellence in Ensemble Acting to Diane Chevron and
Joyce Szatkowski as Clara and Gertrude
adjudicated by Ruth Legg - October 2006
Geneva Theatre Guild
The Effect of Gamma Rays
on Man-in-the Moon Marigolds
Meritorious Achievement in Graphic Design to Charles King
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Eleanor Stearns
Meritorious Achievement in Set Design to Ruth Legg
adjudicated by Chris Mackowski - October 2006
Seneca Community Players
The Wild Party
Overall Production Excellence to
the Cast, Crew and Production Team
Excellence in Direction and Choreography to Pam Rapoza
Excellence in Musical Direction to Dewey Fleszar
adjudicated by Paul Nelson, August 2006
Young, Open and Honest Players (YOHP)
West Side Story
Meritorious Achievement for Acting to Quentin Marsh as “Riff”
Meritorious Achievement for acting to Ricky Schroeder as “Action”
Meritorious Achievement for Ensemble Work to
the “Sharks” and “Jets”
Meritorious Achievement for Contribution to Production to the Backstage Crew
Excellence award to Choreographer Kate Cummins
for her teaching skills
adjudicated by Bob Alonzo, August 2006
Penfield Players
ART
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Jeff Moon, Jim Valone,
and Jeff Siuda for their dedication and commitment
to creating the characters of Marc, Serge and Yvan.
adjudicated by Cindy Appleton, August 2006
Seneca Community Players
Bugsy Malone, Jr.
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Danielle Lovier
for her portrayal of Tallulah
Meritorious Achievement in Choreography to Erin Winston
Meritorious Achievement in Costumes to Kristine Marble
adjudicated by Joan Luther, August 2006
Geneva Theatre Guild
The Pirates of Penzance
Outstanding Direction to Steve Duprey
Outstanding Scenic Design and Artistry to
Steve Duprey and Susan Switras-Meyer
Outstanding Costume Design to
Carol Spangenberg
Excellence in Vocal and Orchestral Direction to
Bob Cowles and Troy Slocum
Excellence in Performance to
Richard Baker for his portrayal of Frederic
Excellence in Performance to Charles King
for his portrayal of Pirate King
Excellence in Vocal Performance to
Renee Heitmann for her portrayal of Mabel
Meritorious Achievement to
Jake Mattison for his portrayal of Sergeant
adjudicated by Paul Nelson, July 2006
Greater Rochester Repertory Companies
The Mousetrap
Outstanding Accomplishment in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
Outstanding Accomplishment in Directing
to Allan O'Grady Cuseo
Excellence in Set Design to Gabor Helesfai
adjudicated by Ruth Legg, May 2006
Penfield Players
Rumors
Excellence in Ensemble Work to the Cast
adjudicated by Ruth Legg - May 2006
Geneva Theatre Guild
Sylvia
Excellence in Acting to Laura Feligno as Sylvia
Excellence in Acting to Barney Simeon Goldstein as Greg
Excellence in Directing to Pam Rapoza
adjudicated by Joan Fuess - March 2006
Penfield Players
Rumors
Meritorious Award to Louie Podlaski
for his portrayal of Lenny Ganz
Meritorious Award to the costumer, Kathy Dauer,
actresses Gina Menzer-Kunz, Christine Wade,
Gloria Montgomery and Jill Rittinger
for their work assembling costumes appropriate to
the production and pleasing to the audience.
adjudicated by Joan Luther - March 2006
Theatre Department at SUNY Brockport
Marat/Sade
Outstanding Accomplishment in Directing to
Michael C. Krickmire
Outstanding Accomplishment in Ensemble Work
to the Entire Cast, with special kudos to
Adam Lieberman, Delroy James, Lindsay Shields, Heather
Lee, Cassie Buckley, Jeremy Hewitt and Brad Holzer
Outstanding Accomplishment in Technical Support to
P. Gibson Ralph (Scenic Design)
Gail Argetsinger (Costume Design)
Gary Musante (Lighting Design)
Melissa Leahy (Make-up and Masks)
Carol Brown (Music Direction)
Chelsea Leach (Production Stage Manager)
adjudicated by Ruth Legg - December 2005
Gatesinger, Ltd. YouTheatre Program
Kiss Me Kate
Excellence in Scenic Design and Execution to
Gordon Leonard and David Meyer
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Elizabeth Pope-Collins
adjudicated by Bob Frame - December 2005
LOWER HUDSON REGION
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
The Glass Menagerie
Meritorious achievement awards to Director, Cast and Crew for “Keeping Theater Magic Alive”
adjudicated by Arnie Galin - October 2006
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
Steel Magnolias
Outstanding Achievement in Acting to
Rebecca Robbins as Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie
Excellence in Directing to Lori Schneider-Wendt
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Katie Taylor as Clairee Belcher
adjudicated by Joan Fuess - September 2006
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
The Wizard of Oz
Outstanding achievement in costume design
to Janet Kaplan.
Excellence award for set design, scenic design,
and production crew.
Meritorious achievement in Directing
to Bunny Woloszczak
Meritorious achievement in acting
to Teah Sisti as Dorothy
adjudicated by Frances Ruoff, August 2006
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
Over the River and Through the Woods
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Jim Sullivan as Nick Cristano
adjudicated by Joan Fuess, July 2006
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
Season Appetizers
A Personal Appearance
Exellence in Playwrighting to Donald Steele
Meritiorious Achievement in Directing to
Lori Schneider-Wendt
Mother's Day
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Ann Prusinski as Mrs. Pearson
adjudicated by Joan Fuess - May 2006
WESTERN REGION
Olean Community Theatre
Talk Radio
Meritorious Accomplishment in Acting to
Tim Hunter as Barry Champlain
adjudicated by Ruth Legg - October 11, 2006
Wellsville High School
Dancing at Lughnasa
Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Work to
the Director, Cast and Crew
adjudicated by Cindy Appleton - October 2006
Olean Community Theatre
Over the River and Through the Woods
Outstanding Achievement in Acting to John Zinzi as Frank
Excellence in Ensemble Work to the Cast and Director
Excellence in Acting to Judy Chiariello as Aida
Excellence in Acting to Moses M. Howden as Nunzio
Meritorious Achievement in Costuming to Charlotte Roberts
adjudicated by Chris Mackowski - September 15, 2006
Olean Community Theatre
Bye Bye Birdie
Outstanding Accomplishment in Directing
and Creative Concept to Minna Badanes
Outstanding Accomplishment in
Ensemble Performance to the Cast
Excellence in Acting to Kathy Malick as Mae Peterson
adjudicated by Ruth Legg, July 9, 2006
Amherst Players
Hollywood Dream - A Monologue
Meritorious Achievement in Playwriting to
Mark Lloyd for his script
I'm Not Sure
Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to
Andrew Michalski and Tammy Prosser
adjudicated by Spencer Watson - May 2006
Wyoming County Bicentennial Singers
Monky Business
Excellence in Performance to Richard Barry
for his portrayal of Brother Clarence
Excellence in Musical Direction to
Anthony Kalinowski
adjudicated by Paul A. Nelson - May 2006
Wellsville High School
The King and I
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Loralee Tyson and Ryan Padden
as Anna Leonowens and Louis Leonowens for creating
a warm and believable Mother/Son Relationship.
Meritorious Achievement in Vocal Performance to
Aaron Padden in the Role of LunTha.
Excellence in Vocal Performance to
Heather Stebbins in the Role of Lady Thiang.
Excellence in Storytelling to the
Cast, Crew and Orchestra
for "The Ballet of The Small House of Uncle Thomas."
Adjudicated by Cindy Appleton - April 2006
Towne Players
You Can't Take it With You
Meritorious Achievement in Technical Effects to the Technical Crew for Pyrotechnics
Meritorious Achievement Award in Acting to
Mary Roseberry for her portrayal of
the Grand Dutchess Olga Katrina
adjudicated by Bob Alonzo - March 2006
Lancaster Regional Players
Love, Sex, and the IRS
Excellence in Acting Award
to Jeff Stahl in his portrayal of Leslie
Meritorious Award to Director David Hall
for his choice of color used only in costuming
and to the cast for sharing their wardrobes onstage
adjudicated by Joan Luther - March 2006
West Seneca East High School
Into the Woods
Outstanding Musical and Orchestral Direction to
Mr. Philip Farugia
Excellence in Costuming to
Karen Albarella, Nancy Pacer, and Sara Pacer
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Alex Szczepanski as The Baker
Meritorious Achievement in Acting to
Melissa Bellanca as The Witch
adjudicated by Paul Nelson - February 2006
Amherst Players
Vanities
Excellence in Acting to Jennifer Fitzery
for her portrayal of Joanne
Excellence in Acting to Melissa Kate
for her portrayal of Mary
Excellence in Acting to Sara Schumacher
for her portrayal of Kathy
Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Leigha Eichhorn
adjudicated by Paul Nelson - February 2006
Olean Community Theatre
Titanic the Musical
Outstanding Ensemble Performance and
Vocal Accomplishment to the Cast
Outstanding Performance to
Todd Wagner as Thomas Andrews
Outstanding Directing and Set Design to
Minna Badanes
Outstanding Costume Design and Execution to
William Steffen
Outstanding Work in Enhancing the Production to
Rick Snyder, Vocal Director,
Ruth Fuller, Conductor and the Orchestra
Outstanding Accomplishment to
Jim Hunter, Technical Director
Ken Roberts, Technical Advisor and their crews
for recreating and sinking the Titanic
Special kudos to Lighting Designer Pat Massaro
for his hard work in overcoming a major equipment failure two days before the show opened.
adjudicated by Ruth Legg - January 2006
West Seneca East High School
Don't Drink the Water
Outstanding Achievement in Direction and
Theatrical Development to
Kathryn Chesley
for Overall Dedication to Teaching
and Student Performance in the Arts
awarded by Paul Nelson - November 2005
OUT OF STATE REGION
Bradford Little Theatre
Frankenstein
Meritorious Achievement in Technical Effects to the Technical Staff for Creating an Effective Frankenstein's Laboratory
adjudicated by Bob Frame - October 2006
Bradford Little Theatre
A Year with Frog and Toad
Outstanding Achievement in Acting to
Paul A. Nelson as Toad
Meritorious Achievement in Vocal Presentation to
Nathan H. Bell as Frog
Meritorious Achievement in Vocal Presentation,
Acting and in Ensemble to
Ardyth Van Scoy, Cristin Winegard Hopkins,
Gabriel Potter, and Tanaka Van Druff as the Friends
adjudicated by Joan Fuess - January 2006
