To be presented at the November 2024 TANYS Festival
Festival Awards
Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards
2024 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards
October 22, 2023 - October 26, 2024
Adirondack Center Stage
The SpongeBob Musical
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction, Production Design and Execution to Lauren Ogden and the Production Team
- Meritorious Achievement in Musical Direction to Jonathan Granger
- Meritorious Achievement in Costume Design to Alyssa Petteys
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to David Eddy for the portrayal of SpongeBob
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Michael Oulacha for the portrayal of Patrick
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Ella Wilborn for the portrayal of Sandy
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Duncan Peterson for the portrayal of Squidward
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Daniel Eddy for the portrayal of Mr. Krabs
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Reef Bishop for the portrayal of Plankton
Auburn Players Community Theatre
And Away We Go
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Sound Design and Execution to Wyatt Waage
- Meritorious Achievement in Costume Design and Execution to Michele Chisholm
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Thomas Tong
Auburn Players Community Theatre
Nunsense
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Excellence in Direction and Production Design to Bob Frame and the Production Staff
- Excellence in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Outstanding Achievement in Scene Design to Navroz Dabu
- Excellence in Special Graphics to Navroz Dabu
- Excellence in Choreography to Nikkia Borowski and Pasqua Waldron
Aurora Players Theatre in Hamlin Park
A Wrinkle in Time
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Direction and Production Design to Paige Batt, Suzie Hibbard and their Production Team
- Excellence in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Sound Design and Execution to Isabella Albino and Scott Gattie
- Excellence in Performance to Lanie Shannon for the portrayal of Mrs. Whatsit
- Excellence in Performance to Maryna Sophia for the portrayal of Mother/Aunt Beast
- Excellence in Performance to Jesse Mallen for the portrayal of Red-Eyed Man and Other Characters
Carthage Little Theatre
No Body Like Jimmy
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Jason Montondo
Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association
Tick, Tick... Boom!
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Performance to Abby Riley for the portrayal of Susan
- Excellence in Performance to Brandon Milanowski for the portrayal of Jon
- Excellence in Performance to Titus Miller for the portrayal of Michael
- Excellence in Direction and Production Design to Rhayne Smith and the Production Team
- Excellence in Musical Direction to Joe Fitz
- Excellence in Musical Performance to Jon Cledgett and the Pit
CNY Arts Center
Anastasia
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Direction to Jane Garlow
- Excellence in Choreography to Jessie Dobrzynski
- Excellence in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Musical Direction to Joseph Schuessler
- Excellence in Performance to Avery Medwid for the portrayal of Princess Anastasia
- Excellence in Performance to Christian Almeida for the portrayal of Dmitry
- Excellence in Performance to John Panek for the portrayal of Vlad Popov
- Excellence in Performance to Micah Schuessler for the portrayal of Gleb
- Excellence in Performance to Ramonda Huff for the portrayal of Dowager Empress
Confetti Stage
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Excellence in Direction to Siobhan Shea
- Excellence in Acting to Adam M. Coons for the portrayal of Randle P. McMurphy
- Excellence in Acting to Emily Crist for the portrayal of Billy Bibbit
Cuba-Rushford Central School Drama Club
Big Fish
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Madison Morehouse for the portrayal of Sandra Bloom
- Meritorious Achievement in Costume Design and Execution to Crystal Wight and Tina Zalar
- Excellence in Scenic Design and Execution to Mark Levine
- Excellence in Projection Design and Execution to Alanna Beck and Maya Amico-Booman
- Excellence in Direction to Monica Kwiatkowski
- Meritorious Achievement in Musical Performance to Haley Emhof and the Orchestra
Encore Players Community Theatre
Inherit the Wind
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Outstanding Achievement in Direction to Andy Weintraub
- Excellence in Acting to Gary Neil Weissbrot for the portrayal of Henry Drummond
- Excellence in Acting to Daniel Trippett for the portrayal of E.K. Hornbeck
- Excellence in Acting to Bob Arco for the portrayal of Matthew Harrison Brady
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Excellence in Costume Design and Execution to Barbara Melvin and Mary Bacharach
Fabius-Pompey High School
The Little Mermaid
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Choreography to Lauren Puente
- Excellence in Direction to Susan Schoonmaker
- Excellence in Playbill Design to Michael Curtis and Susan Schoonmaker
- Excellence in Costume Design and Execution to Kristin Palazzoli
- Excellence in Musical Performance to Ray Sturge and the Orchestra
Fabius-Pompey Middle School
Finding Nemo, Jr.
Adjudicator: Bob Frame
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Natalie LaGrange
- Meritorious Achievement Award in Directing and Producing to Nevaeh Cosilmon, Caira Cramer-Walter, Eve Crouse, Christine Lefkus, Jenna Loomis, Gavin Myers, Gina Myers, Sarah Rossi, Susan Schoonmaker and Nick Swensen
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Felicity Rosa for the portrayal of Marlin
- Excellence in Acting to Kayla Rossi for the portrayal of Dory
- Outstanding Achievement in Costuming to Kristin Palazzoli
Finger Lakes Community College
Pride and Prejudice
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Design and Execution to Jim Perri, Kathryn Snyder, Brandon Wyand and Sarah Spindler
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Nya Patrick for the portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Maggie Gardner for the portrayal of Jane Bennet
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Liam Houle for the portrayal of Mr. Darcy
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Torin Knapp for the portrayal of Miss Bingley/Wickham
Geneva Theatre Guild
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction and Production Design to Elizabeth Tuxill and the Production Team
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Performance to Jesse Halstead for the portrayal of Trunchbull
- Excellence in Performance to Daisy Schwartz for the portrayal of Miss Honey
- Excellence in Performance to Malaika Bynke for the portrayal of Matilda
- Excellence in Performance to Geoffrey Hellauer-Geiger for the portrayal of The Escapologist/Doctor
Geneva Theatre Guild
Men of a Certain Age
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Excellence in Playwriting and Direction to Steve Duprey
- Excellence in Light Design and Execution to Kate Duprey
Harlequin Productions of Cayuga Community College
Not What You Expected
Adjudicator: Arnie Galin
- Meritorious Achievement in Overall Production to the Cast and Crew
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Kyleigh Walton of Birthin’ Baby
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Tessa Higgins of Birthin’ Baby
Ilion Little Theatre
Newsies
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Direction to Christian C. Shaefer and Sarah Cohea
- Excellence in Performance to the Cast
Indian River Thespian Troupe/Indian River Theatre of the Performing Arts
Mean Girls
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Dakota Marcy for the portrayal of Damian Hubbard
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Kaydence Timerman for the portrayal of Janis Sarkisian
- Excellence in Direction and Production Design to Kristie Farr and the Production Team
- Excellence in Choreography and Execution to Tricia Moore and the Cast
- Excellence in Musical Performance to the Orchestra
Little Theatre of Watertown
Of Life and Love: A Collection of One-Act Plays
Adjudicator: Bob Frame
Dearth of a Salesman
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Christopher Mayberry for the portrayal of Ralph
- Excellence in Acting to Mary Summerlin for the portrayal of Helen
Seventeen Stitches
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Danielle Peake for the portrayal of Rachel
We're a Close Family
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Doug Rice for the portrayal of Felix
- Meritorious Achievement in Playwriting to Craig Thornton
Little Theatre of Watertown
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Adjudicator: Arnie Galin
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Amanda Morrison
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Michael Potter for the portrayal of Wayne Hopkins
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Phoebe Hall for the portrayal of Megan Jones
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Liam Zaffora-Reeder for the portrayal of Oliver Rivers
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to David Koberling for the portrayal of Cedric
Neighborhood Acting Company
Cinderella
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Direction to Kendra Hacker
- Excellence in Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Choreography to Jaime Akerley
- Meritorious Achievement in Choreography to Lauren Akerley
- Excellence in Musical Direction to Dominic Vassallo
- Excellence in Musical Performance to Andy Kittleson and the Orchestra
- Meritorious Achievement in Stage Management to Morgan Kittleson and the Crew
Norwich Theater Company
Always, Patsy Cline
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Excellence in Musical Performance to Marty Kuhn for the portrayal of Patsy Cline
- Excellence in Acting to Deborah Cogswell Pierce for the portrayal of Louise Seger
- Excellence in Sound Design and Execution to Julia Demeo and Joel DeGarmo
- Excellence in Performance to The Bodacious Bobcats
Norwich Theater Company
Clue
Adjudicator: Arnie Galin
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Jack Branan for his Last Minute/Limited Rehearsal for the Lead Role
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Marty Kuhn
Olean Community Theatre
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction and Production Design to Kelly Vaccaro and the Production Team
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Performance to Sharon Myers for the portrayal of Trunchbull
- Excellence in Performance to Anna Widger for the portrayal of Miss Honey
- Excellence in Performance to Roux Brown-Ragno for the portrayal of Matilda
Olean Community Theatre
Sunset Boulevard
Adjudicator: Arnie Galin
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Sharon Myers for the portrayal of Norma Desmond
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Daryl E. Johnson for the portrayal of Joe Gillis
- Outstanding Achievement in Direction to Minna Badanes
- Excellence in Performance to the Cast and Crew
- Excellence in Music Direction to Pat Waldron
Oswego Players
Deathtrap
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Excellence in Acting to Karla Chandler-McCord for the portrayal of Myra Bruhl
- Excellence in Direction to Inez Manor Parker
- Excellence in Technical Direction to William Edward White
- Excellence in Properties to Adele Cronk
- Excellence in Scenic Design to Kenneth Snow, Sonia-Lough Berlin and Bill Cowham
Oswego Players
The Man Who Killed the Cure
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Simon Moody for the portrayal of Dr. Max Gerson
- Excellence in Direction and Production Design to William Edward White and the Production Team
- Excellence in Mural Design and Execution to Hannah Kandt
- Excellence in Acting to Bill Cowham for the portrayal of Dr. Rudolph Heller
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
Palmer Opera House
Little Shop of Horrors
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Excellence in Direction to Eric L. Van Druff
- Excellence in Acting to Cyril Bodnar for the portrayal of Seymour
- Meritorious Achievement in Choreography to Maddie Hogue
- Excellence in Musical Direction to Cyril Bodnar
- Meritorious Achievement in Costuming to Cheryl Wintermantel
- Excellence in Musical Performance to the Orchestra
- Excellence in Vocal Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Sound Design to Eric Moorehouse
- Meritorious Achievement in Physicality to Puppeteers Genecis Easton and Lauryn Radomski
Palmer Opera House
Pride @ Prejudice
Adjudicator: Arnie Galin
- Outstanding Achievement in Direction to Diane Willard
- Outstanding Achievement in Production to the Cast and Crew
Palmer Opera House
A Walk in the Woods
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Outstanding Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast (Nathan Malick and Darrell Klute)
- Outstanding Achievement in Overall Production to Kathy Malick and the Production Team, Cast and Crew
Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre
Bright Star
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Outstanding Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Choreography, Production Design and Execution to Keith E. Childs, Stefan Uveges and their Production Team
- Outstanding Achievement in Scenic and Lighting Design to Ross Gifford
- Outstanding Achievement in Musical Direction to Jennifer Cornwell
- Excellence in Performance to Rebekah Wachob for the portrayal of Alice Murphy
- Excellence in Performance to Noah Smith for the portrayal of Billy Cane
- Excellence in Performance to Michael Witter for the portrayal of Jimmy Ray Dobbs
- Excellence in Performance to Jeremy Cummings for the portrayal of Daddy Cane
- Excellence in Performance to Marie Fischer for the portrayal of Margo Crawford
- Excellence in Performance to Carter Maslyn for the portrayal of Max
Portville Central School Drama Club
The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Shaela Spring for the portrayal of Ariel
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Milena Stone for the portrayal of Ursula
- Meritorious Achievement in Scenic Design and Execution to Adam Parthemore
- Meritorious Achievement in Sound Design and Execution to Gabrielle Green
- Meritorious Achievement in Lighting Design and Execution to Don Hays
- Meritorious Achievement in Music Direction to Lynne Weimer
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction and Production Design to Cheri Maxson
Portville Central School Drama Club
The Scandalous Scheme at the Sweet Shoppe
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Cheri Maxson
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Costuming to Cheri Maxson, Roxanne Scull and Monica Thomas
- Meritorious Achievement in Sound Design and Execution to Ms. Gabrielle Green
- Meritorious Achievement in Choreography to Alana Gagliardo
Rome Community Theater
2023 RCT Family Christmas Carol
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Alex Hummel for the portrayal of Tiny Tim
- Meritorious Achievement in Vocal Performance to Emily Dole
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Dave Bush
- Meritorious Achievement in Costuming to Kayla Bush and Elizabeth Fuqua
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to the Cast and Crew
Rome Community Theater
Anastasia
Adjudicator: Bob Frame
- Outstanding Achievement in Musical Direction to Josh Clanton
- Excellence in Direction to Justin Jones
- Excellence in Choreography to Noah Alexander Price
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to Abbie Paddock, Liam Butler and Dustin Mouck
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Sharon Rankins-Burd for the portrayal of the Dowager Empress
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Nick Mellace for the portrayal of Gleb
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Dustin Mouck for the portrayal of Vlad
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Valerie Abel for the portrayal of Lily
- Meritorious Achievement in Scenic Design and Execution to Laura Salvaggio and Crew
- Meritorious Achievement in Commitment to the Production to the Ensemble
- Meritorious Achievement in Dance to Breanna Stiefvater and Kaiya Thompson
Rome Community Theater
Letters to Sala
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Acting to Maddie Adkins for the portrayal of Young Sala
- Excellence in Acting to Michele Buday for the portrayal of Sala
- Excellence in Direction to Adam Jackson
- Excellence in Lighting Design and Execution to Mike Sharp
- Excellence in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
Rome Community Theater
The Murder Room
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Excellence in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Scenic Design and Construction to Deborah Martin and John Frank
- Excellence in Acting to Tim Huey for the portrayal of Edgar Hollister/Constable Howard
- Excellence in Direction to Deborah Martin
Rome Community Theater
Over the River and Through the Woods
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Outstanding Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast (Kris Majka, John Melvin, Suzanne Murdock Rodio, Mark Hanna, Janet Hanna and Sally LoMonaco)
- Excellence in Direction to Valerie Abel
- Excellence in Scenic Design and Decoration to Lynne Angell, John Frank, Chris Stepanick, John Doiron and Mike Sharp
- Excellence in Property Design and Acquisition to Tom Schink, Lauren Schink and Jean Gudaitis
- Excellence in Sound Design to Mike Sharp
Rome Community Theater
The Spitfire Grill
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Direction and Production Design to Carolyn Goodfellow and the Production Staff
- Excellence in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Musical Direction and Performance to Barb Seaton and the Orchestra
- Excellence in Performance to Kayla Bush for the portrayal of Percy Talbott
- Excellence in Performance to Jennifer Brown for the portrayal of Shelby Thorpe
Rome Community Theater
Yo, Vikings!
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Excellence in Theater Education and Youth Development to Rome Community Theater and the Production Staff
- Meritorious Achievement in Vocal Performance to Ryan Bush
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Kirstin Walker
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Adrianna Libertella for the portrayal of Emma
Seneca Community Players
Misery
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Excellence in Scenic Design to Simon Hadley
- Excellence in Lighting Design to John Lechner
- Excellence in Scenic Dressing and Properties to Kathy Kirkland
- Excellence in Special Effects Management to Chris Podzuweit and Becky Bly
- Excellence in Scenic Transitions to Kaylee Millerd, Stephanie Yearsley and Maureen Owens
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Deb Bly for the portrayal of Annie Wilkes
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Jack Sherman for the portrayal of Paul Sheldon
- Outstanding Achievement in Direction to Becky Bly
Seneca Community Players
Nocturne
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Outstanding Achievement in Direction to Wendy Varricchio-Fletcher and Kevin Collins
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Kevin Collins for the portrayal of Son
- Outstanding Achievement in Lighting/Sound Design and Execution to Eric Jansen and Michael Jansen
Seneca Community Players
The Prom
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction and Production Design to Deb Bly and the Production Team
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Mary Little for the portrayal of Alyssa Greene
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Damian Grzeskowiak for the portrayal of Barry Glickman
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Kerry Bailey for the portrayal of Emm Dee Dee Allen
- Meritorious Achievement in Choreography and Execution to Kaylee Millerd and the Cast
- Excellence in Musical Direction to Cheryl Muller
- Excellence in Performance to Marley Mars for the portrayal of Emma
Seneca Community Players
Radio Gals
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction and Production Design to Eric Jansen
- Excellence in Musical Direction to Kaylee Millerd and Megan Kelley
Sherburne-Earlville Drama Club
Almost, Maine
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Lisette Shiffer and Colleen Law-Tefft
South Seneca Falcon Players
James and the Giant Peach
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Abby Sherry for the portrayal of Ladahlord/Spider
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Brooke Jennings for the portrayal of Spiker
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Kelsi Stannard for the portrayal of Sponge
- Excellence in Direction and Production Design to Tina Coville-Bauder and the Production Team
- Excellence in Musical Performance to the Orchestra
Spartan Stage, East Syracuse Minoa Central HS
Singin' in the Rain
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Performance to Ryan Sullivan, Elizabeth Zuber, Aiden O’Brien and Madison Macomber
- Excellence in Performance to the Cast
- Excellence in Choreography to Lauren Puente and Caira Cramer Walter
- Excellence in Cinematography to Todd Durantini Jr.
- Outstanding Achievement in Direction and Production Design to Aimee deBerjeois and the Production Team
- Excellence in Sound Design and Execution to Steve Caccamo and Malania Irons
- Outstanding Achievement in Musical Performance to Charles Penfield and the Orchestra
Spoonie Theater
A Circle of Women
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Excellence in Playwrighting to Leslie Boxhorn, Anna Eskenazi Bush, Susan Cochran, Elinore Leonards, Lorri Leonards and Vicki Zollo
- Excellence in Production Design and Execution to Tyler Boxhorn
Starlight Theatre Company
Into the Woods
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Heidi N. Lawton
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Technical Design and Execution to Jamie O'Kelly, Diane Willard and Angela Tinder
- Excellence in Sound Design and Execution to Peter Mangels
- Excellence in Musical Performance to Cyril Bodnar and the Orchestra
- Excellence in Vocal Direction to Eric Van Druff
- Excellence in Vocal Performance to Emma Elliott
- Excellence in Vocal Performance to Heidi N. Lawton
- Excellence in Vocal Performance to Chiara Iantorno
- Excellence in Vocal Performance to Ryan Keib
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
Blithe Spirit
Adjudicator: Frances Ruoff
- Outstanding Achievement in Dedication to Theatre Arts to the Director, Cast and Crew
- Excellence in Acting to Jean Eifert for the portrayal of Madame Arcati
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Ellouise Kidman for the portrayal of Ruth
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Amber Schmidt for the portrayal of Elvira
- Meritorious Achievement in Scene Design to Jean Eifert
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
The Ripple Effect
Adjudicator: Bob Frame
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Amber Schmidt for the portrayal of Amy
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
She Kills Monsters
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Lourdesa Hunt for the portrayal of Agnes
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Luke Robinholt for the portrayal of Chuck
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop
The Wizard of Oz
Adjudicator: Bob Frame
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to Mekayla Rayne, Andrew Hertzberg, Joshua Rosengrant, Dylan Jones and Cooper Tremper
- Meritorious Achievement in Scenic Painting to Xander Merillo, Grace Summa and Crew
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Youth Ensemble
- Excellence in Acting to Jean Eifert for the portrayal of the Wicked Witch
- Excellence in Costume Design and Execution to Heather Strauss, Jean Eifert and Crew
Syosset High School Association of Creative Thespians
Peter and the Starcatcher
Adjudicator: Frances Ruoff
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Work to Amanda Schwartz, Lusanga Carter, Shanleigh Meehan and Kiki Powell
- Meritorious Achievement in Scenic Design to Tiffany Holtje
- Meritorious Achievement in Costume Design to Amy Connor
- Excellence in Acting to Jamie Guo for the portrayal of Black Stache
The Two of Us Productions / Roving Actors’ Repertory Ensemble
Blithe Spirit
Adjudicator: Bob Frame
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to John Leinung for the portrayal of Charles
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Linda Storms for the portrayal of Ruth
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Deborah Lombardi for the portrayal of Madame Arcati
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Karissa Payson for the portrayal of Edith
- Excellence in Acting to Constance Lopez for the portrayal of Elvira
- Excellence in Costuming and Specialty Make-up to the Company
- Excellence in Lighting and Set Design to Stephen Sanborn
The Two of Us Productions / Roving Actors' Repertory Ensemble
It's Only a Play
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Excellence in Direction to Stephen Sanborn
Wells College
Mary's Wedding
Adjudicator: Paul Nelson
- Excellence in Acting to Katie Ostrander for the portrayal of Mary and Flowers
- Excellence in Acting to Alexander Logan Blaine for the portrayal of Charlie
- Excellence in Direction to Claire Mannle
- Excellence in Musical Composition to Rosalina Maassen
- Excellence in Lighting Design and Execution to Andrew Hunt
- Excellence in Scenic Design and Execution to Max MacMillan
- Excellence in Sound Design and Execution to Rosalina Maassen
Wellsville Secondary School
Alice in Wonderland
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Meritorious Achievement in the Development of Theatre Programming in Secondary Schools to the Production Staff and the Wellsville Secondary School District
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Matt Warren
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Costuming to Amy Thomas and Susan Ralyea
Wellsville Secondary School
Willy Wonka
Adjudicator: Joan Luther
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Keenen O’Connor for the portrayal of Grandpa Joe
- Excellence in Performance to Maddie Muurisepp for the portrayal of Willy Wonka/Candy Man
- Excellence in Performance to Aniela Acampora for the portrayal of Charlie Bucket
- Outstanding Achievement in Choreography to Kate Martelle
- Excellence in Vocal Direction to Eric Van Druff
- Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design and Execution to Amy Thomas and Susan Ralyea
- Excellence in Ensemble Performance to the Cast
These awards are based on three separate designations:
Meritorious Achievement, Excellence and Outstanding Achievement
Meritorious Achievement = Some advanced theatrical skill noted
Excellence = Theatrical skill base not routinely noted in non-professional theatre
Outstanding Achievement = Theatrical skill base rarely seen in non-professional theatre
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