To be presented at the November 2024 TANYS Festival
Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards
2024 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards
October 22, 2023 - October 26, 2024
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
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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