TANYS Theatre Association of New York State

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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