(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) held the 2025 Perry Awards Ceremony on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the historic Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. This annual celebration honors outstanding achievements in New Jersey's thriving community theater scene, shining a spotlight on the artists, volunteers, and productions that keep local theater alive and vibrant throughout the state.
Originally founded over 50 years ago by William Perry Morgan as the AVY Awards, the program has evolved into what is now recognized as New Jersey's premier community theater awards. While the name and structure have transformed over the decades, the heart of the organization has always remained the same: a dedication to celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and community in local theater. Each fall, the Perry Awards bring together hundreds of theater enthusiasts to recognize excellence both onstage and behind the scenes.
NJACT is a fully volunteer-led organization made up of theater veterans and supported by over 275 volunteers across New Jersey. Together, they dedicate countless hours to reviewing productions, evaluating artistry, and identifying the most outstanding work of the season. The organization is currently guided by its board of directors: PJ Campacci, President; Elizabeth Rzasa, Vice President of Communications and Logistics; Alissa Valiante, Vice President of Production; Bill Fikaris, Treasurer; Lyndsey Rose Harper, Secretary; Marie Fiorello, Review Liaison; and Members at Large Rita Greco, Heather Tedesco Pasquale, and Dawn Zaleski.
The NJACT Perry Awards remain a cornerstone of New Jersey's arts community, providing not only recognition but also a sense of unity and celebration for the countless individuals who bring live theater to life across the Garden State.
Here is the complete list of 2025 nominees with the winners in bold italics text. Remember to follow New Jersey Stage for great theatre coverage all year long including our This Week in Theatre column each Tuesday.
Outstanding Production of a Play
BLACK COFFEE, The Lord Stirling Theater Company, David Kelley-Producer/Director
NATURAL SHOCKS, Chester Theater Group, Lily Boyle-Producer, Carol Holland-Director
TAPE, Chatham Community Players, Aaron Kellner, Sarah Pharaon, Steve Ruskin-Producers, Michael Sasso-Director
THE CRUSADE OF CONNOR STEPHENS, Radburn Players, Laura Belle, Katherine Decker Lewis-Producers, Katherine Decker Lewis-Director
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, Levoy Theatre, Lauren Van Embden-Producer/Director
THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Studio Players, John Fraissinet-Producer, Thomas J. Donohoe II-Director
THE NORMAL HEART, Players Guild of Leonia, Michael Seymour-Producer, Claudia MacDermott-Director
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Villagers Theatre, Crystal Huau, Pam Luckenbaugh, Devin Massih, Jared Milian-Producers, Genevieve Estanislau-Director
Outstanding Production of a Musical
ALICE BY HEART, Aspire Performing Arts Company, Lisa Beth Vettoso, Producer/Director
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc., Tom Hessman-Producer, James Grausam-Director
FUN HOME, The Summit Playhouse, Karen Thornton-Producer, Lynn Polan-Director
RENT, Villagers Theatre, Crystal Huau, Pam Luckenbaugh, Devin Massih, Jared Milian-Producers, Jared Milian-Director
TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project, Susan Galli-Producer/Director
THE COLOR PURPLE, Phoenix Productions, Inc., Fran Centofante Katz, Anthony Viera-Producers, Jarrod Scott-Director
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, Haddonfield Plays & Players, Chris Miller-Producer, BillyD Hart-Director
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Katherine Decker Lewis, THE CRUSADE OF CONNOR STEPHENS, Radburn Players
Thomas J. Donohoe II, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Studio Players
Bill Fikaris, GRAND HORIZONS, Playhouse 22
Anthony Greco, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Claudia MacDermott, THE NORMAL HEART, Players Guild of Leonia
L.A. Mars, TRAVESTIES, Nutley Little Theater
George Seylaz, CASA VALENTINA, Chester Theater Group
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
James Grausam, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Lauren M. Grof-Tisza, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CDC Theatre
Michael Kidney, PARADE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Jared Milian, RENT, Villagers Theatre
Lynn Polan, FUN HOME, The Summit Playhouse
Jarrod Scott, THE COLOR PURPLE, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Lisa Beth Vettoso, ALICE BY HEART, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play
Nia Abdullah, GRAND HORIZONS, Playhouse 22
Joey Braccino, THE MIDSUMMER PROJECT, Villagers Theatre
Kaitlin Coco O’Leary, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Villagers Theatre
Joe Dugan, THE TEMPEST, For the Whim Productions
Mark Reilly, ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1: MILLENIUM APPROACHES, CDC Theatre
Lenox Emery, TRAVESTIES, Nutley Little Theater
Ed Pearson, OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, Somerset Valley Players
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical
Joe McKie, RENT, Mystic Vision Players
Sagan Modla, MAMMA MIA!, Pegasus Productions Company
Zach Pizza, ROCK OF AGES, Old Library Theatre
Joe Schiwall, TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project
Daniel Schulze, RENT, Villagers Theatre
Rachael Smith, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Cumberland Players
Lindsay Stevens, WHITE CHRISTMAS, Levoy Theater
Outstanding Sound Design of a Play
Kayla Elyse, Michael A. Muller, THE LADIES FOURSOME, Somerset Valley Players
Eric Collins, BLITHE SPIRIT, Theater to Go
Peter Downing, Chris Thorn, THE NORMAL HEART, Players Guild of Leonia
Lauri MacMillan, NATURAL SHOCKS, Chester Theater Group
L.A. Mars, TRAVESTIES, Nutley Little Theater
James Mosser, THE CRUSADE OF CONNOR STEPHENS, Radburn Players
Nadia Siwiec, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Villagers Theatre
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
Allison Andresini, Sam Franz, ONCE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Sam Franz, Daniel Gittler, PARADE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Tanner Freeman, THE WIZARD OF OZ, Levoy Theater
Madelyn Weitkunat, TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project
Evan Paine, SCHOOL OF ROCK, Thank You 5 Productions
Sean Pedrick, WHITE CHRISTMAS, Levoy Theater
Cheryl Wilbur, ALICE BY HEART, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Outstanding Costume Design of a Play
Diane Arabella, Terri Caust, Marisa Dolkart Herlong, THE NORMAL HEART, Players Guild of Leonia
Ed Bontempo, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, Westfield Community Players
Lily Boyle, THE MOORS, Wharton Community Players
Lily Boyle, Michael Schulz, CASA VALENTINA, Chester Theater Group
Katie Kane, Catherine Rand, Muriel Rand, PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, Playhouse 22
Joey Nasta, Lisa Beth Vettoso, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Melissa Rittmann, BLITHE SPIRIT, Theater to Go
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
Derek Alfano, Victoria Merse, MATILDA, Villagers Theatre
Matthew Allegretta, Erin Miller, INTO THE WOODS, Roundtable Theater Company
Scott Baird, Mary Anne Hannon, Lisa Beth Vettoso, SWEENEY TODD, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Gabe Bagdazian, Jannette Fisher, THE COLOR PURPLE, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Susan Galli, Jennifer Martinez, TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project
Rebecca Sisley, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Masquerade Theater
Sierra Wiessner, PARADE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Outstanding Properties in a Play
Blaire Deziel, THE MOORS, Wharton Community Players
Thomas J. Donohoe II, Beatriz Esteban-Messina, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Studio Players
Leslie Ellis, Chris Hietikko, Carol Saso, HOME, I’M DARLING, Chatham Community Players
Genevieve Estanislau, Victoria Gaydos, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Villagers Theatre
Melissa Hommes, Michael A. Muller, THE LADIES FOURSOME, Somerset Valley Players
L.A. Mars, TRAVESTIES, Nutley Little Theater
Paul Poworski, PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, Playhouse 22
Outstanding Properties in a Musical
Matthew Allegretta, Karen D’Entremont, INTO THE WOODS, Roundtable Theater Company
Scott Doyal, Devin Massih, MATILDA, Villagers Theatre
Sam Franz, Rebecca Horner, Leah Gaidos, Remi Presky, THE GUY WHO DIDN’T LIKE MUSICALS, StageWorks Theater Group
Ally Higgins, ONCE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Corina Lupp, Jessica Phelan, THE MUSIC MAN, The Summit Playhouse
Greg Murphy, THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, The Blue Moon Theatre
Joellen Tierney, Cheryl Woertz, DESPERATE MEASURES, Players Guild of Leonia
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play
Frank Bergson, BREAKING LEGS, Readington Community Theater
Dorothy Bitetto, Edwin Ortiz, GRAND HORIZONS, Playhouse 22
Linda Correll, Linda Viel, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, Westfield Community Players
Ashley Cusack, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Thomas J. Donohoe II, Patrick Mannix, E. Dale Smith-Gallo, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Studio Players
Chris Hietikko, Roy Pancirov, Ed Whitman, HOME, I’M DARLING, Chatham Community Players
Andrew Jarema, Rachel Sneed, THE TEMPEST, For the Whim Productions
Ian Smith, BLITHE SPIRIT, Theater to Go
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Ashley Cusack, THE COLOR PURPLE, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Georgia DeFrank, Megan Knowlton Balne, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Masquerade Theater
Amethyst Fiorentino, Brenden Kortenhaus, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, The Premier Theatre Company
Susan Galli, Shawn Simmons, TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project
Mark Lenard, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Roy Pancirov, Dean Sickler, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Chatham Community Players
Ed Simmons, Shawn Simmons, GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL, Playful Theatre Productions
Outstanding Choreography
Nicole Ceballos, West Side Story, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Riley Conaty, Heather Fleischman, Maria Mantak, Emma Nasto, Krisy Nasto, LEGALLY BLONDE, ShowKids Invitational Theater (SKIT)
Raven Dunbar-Abbott, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CDC Theatre
Lyle Dungee, RENT, Villagers Theatre
Natalie Hayes-Scott, THE COLOR PURPLE, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Maria Mantak, Krisy Nasto, MARY POPPINS, ShowKids Invitational Theater (SKIT)
Gina Morisano, MAMMA MIA!, Pegasus Productions Company
Melanie Della Peruti, ALICE BY HEART, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Outstanding Music Direction
Blaze Dalio, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Mike Doheny, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Angelina Francese, RENT, Villagers Theatre
Michael Gilch, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Daniel Gittler, PARADE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Laurie Gougher, SCHOOL OF ROCK, Thank You 5 Productions
Rich Lovallo, SWEENEY TODD, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
Matt Abad, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Arthur Carlson, THE CRUSADE OF CONNOR STEPHENS, Radburn Players
Corey Chichizola, ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES, CDC Theatre
John Correll, LEND ME A TENOR, First Avenue Playhouse
Jonathan Ryan Hicks, THE NORMAL HEART, Players Guild of Leonia
Douglas McLaughlin, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Villagers Theatre
Jeff Parsons, THE NORMAL HEART, Players Guild of Leonia
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Matt DeMarco, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Sean Lynch-Littlejohn, PARADE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Brian Mulligan, FOOTLOOSE, North Brunswick Drama Group
Roman Sohor, SCROOGE THE MUSICAL, The Premier Theater Company
Greginald Spencer, THE COLOR PURPLE, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Joe Tolentino, PARADE, Roundtable Theater Company
Karl Weigand, TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Elena Marie Abdou, GRAND HORIZONS, Playhouse 22
Maria Angela, SYLVIA, Playhouse 22
Holly Cerelli, THE NICETIES, Players Guild of Leonia
Melissa Connell, THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, Arts at Camden County College
Maria Heitmann, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Gloria Lamoureux, NATURAL SHOCK, Chester Theater Group
Sarah Pharaon, DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY, Chester Theater Group
Rebecca Worthington, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, First Avenue Playhouse
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Angelina Aragona, DESPERATE MEASURES, Players Guild of Leonia
Toni Braun, PARADE, Roundtable Theater Company
Alicia Brogan, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Dana Joy Carducci, TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project
Ella Chamis, FUN HOME, The Summit Playhouse
Erica Wilkins, THE COLOR PURPLE, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Tanya Wills, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play
Brian Danner, THE TEMPEST, For the Whim Productions
John Fraissinet, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Studio Players
Liam McGeary, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Villagers Theatre
Richard Mooney, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, For the Whim Productions
Mike Rush, CASA VALENTINA, Chester Theater Group
Dale Smith-Gallo, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Studio Players
Jonathan Wierzbicki, BREAKING LEGS, Readington Community Theater
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Andrew Fralinger, GUYS & DOLLS, Hammonton Towne Drama
Niko Lento, THE GUY WHO DIDN’T LIKE MUSICAL, StageWorks Theatre Group
AJ Minutillo, PARADE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Marcus Alexander Ramos, RENT, Villagers Theatre
Carlos Allen Reyes, WEST SIDE STORY, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Ezekiel Robinson, RENT, Villagers Theatre
Jack Tomy, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, Villagers Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
Jessi Baden, TRAVESTIES, Nutley Little Theater
Elizabeth Drew, BLACK COFFEE, The Lord Stirling Theater Company
Darlene Ellis, GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER, The MTM Players
Marie Fiorello, OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, Somerset Valley Players
Donna Fraissinet, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Studio Players
S.E. Medcalf, THE CRUSADE OF CONNOR STEPHENS, Radburn Players
Jodi Reiss, THE NORMAL HEART, Players Guild of Leonia
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
Melissa Calicchio, RENT, Villagers Theatre
Lisa Cortney Benke, NINE THE MUSICAL, Old Library Theatre
Rylee Gaskill, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Cumberland Players
Haley Karlich, AMERICAN IDIOT, Secaucus Young Adult Theater
Elizabeth Rzasa, FOOTLOOSE, North Brunswick Drama Group
Jennie Santiago, ORDINARY DAYS, Masquerade Theater
Missa Thompson, THE COLOR PURPLE, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Frank Blauer, TRAVESTIES, Nutley Little Theater
Michael Gilbert, GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER, The MTM Players
Matt Gochman, ALMOST, MAINE, Magnolia Productions
Carl Hoffman, NIGHT WATCH, Magnolia Productions
Andrew Marr, 30TH ANNUAL JERSEY VOICES ONE ACT FESTIVAL, Chatham Community Players
Drew Jay McGuinness, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, OffBook Productions
Peter Valknoras, THE NORMAL HEART, Players Guild of Leonia
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Zack Bliss, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Marc Cruz, INTO THE WOODS, Roundtable Theater Company
Darren DeAngelo, LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL, Artist Collective Troupe
Tyler Kulik, THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, The Blue Moon Theatre
Kevin Maphis, ONCE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Rostafa, RENT, Pioneer Productions Company
Robbie Stevens, Jr., JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CDC Theatre
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Cindy Chait, PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, Playhouse 22
Samantha Clark, BLACK COFFEE, The Lord Stirling Theater Company
Ellyn Essig, THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET, Players Guild of Leonia
Kathy Janovic, LEND ME A TENOR, First Avenue Playhouse
Anne Kaufman, ALMOST, MAINE, Magnolia Productions
Maureen Lambrix, STAGEWORKS ANNUAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL, StageWorks Theatre Group
Jojo Parks, DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY, Chester Theater Group
Sarah Pharaon, 30TH ANNUAL JERSEY VOICES ONE ACT FESTIVAL, Chatham Community Players
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Jessi Baden, NINE THE MUSICAL, Old Library Theatre
JoEllen Burton, MATILDA, Villagers Theatre
Avamichelina Hodgens, FUN HOME, The Summit Playhouse
Jaime Marcinczyk, BATBOY THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Alyssa Mills, OKLAHOMA!, The Bear Tavern Project
Leslie Silverman, NINE THE MUSICAL, Old Library Theatre
Martha Marie Wasser, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Outstanding Youth Actor in a Play
Felix Harabin, CAT ON A TIN ROOF, Somerset Valley Players
Miles Imregi, ALMOST, MAINE, Magnolia Productions
Nathan Kossoy, THIRD ANNUAL TEEN ONE ACT JAMBOREE, StageWorks Theatre Group
Vihaan Mistry, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Somerset Valley Players
Jackson Smith, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, Levoy Theatre
Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical
Karum Bhawnani, THE WEDDING SINGER, Pebble Players
Kaden Brightwell, LEGALLY BLONDE, ShowKids Invitational Theater
Anthony DiBenedetto, ALICE BY HEART, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Grant Falcigno, TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project
Nolan Lardiere, THE WEDDING SINGER, Pebble Players
James Moffett, THE PROM, Villagers Theatre
Alexander Noerr, 9 TO 5, Porch Light Productions
Outstanding Youth Actress in a Play
Somni Baboulis, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Emma Brongo, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Allison Dassler, TWELFTH NIGHT, Stone Church Players
Meredith Gatto, DRACULA, Nutley Little Theater
Anaya Jain, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Somerset Valley Players
Abigail Ryan, ALMOST, MAINE, Magnolia Productions
Meghan Shay, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Outstanding Youth Actress in a Musical
Mary Anestis, MATILDA, Villagers Theatre
Noa Avrahami, SWEENEY TODD, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Emma Casper, ALICE BY HEART, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Rosie Gaeta, THE WEDDING SINGER, Pebble Players
Quinn Guerra, A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS, Main Street Theater Company
Liliana Noriega, 9 TO 5, Porch Light Productions
Maggie Patience Poppell, TARZAN THE MUSICAL, The Bear Tavern Project
Outstanding Production of an Original Musical
CARDBOARD TREES AND A PAINTED MOON, Old Library Theatre, Patrick Dwyer-Author, David Toussas-Producer, Valerie Caniglia-Director
COYOTE: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL, Center Players, Michael Aman, Tim McCorry-Authors, Bob Szita-Producer, Bernice Garfield-Szita-Director
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S: AN UNOFFICIAL MUSICAL, Ferrell Studios, Kristin Field-Author, Luke Ferrell, Kristin Field-Producers, Kristin Field-Director
GRINCHY GIRL: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL, Porch Light Productions, Ryan Pifher- Author, Jenn Pifher, Ryan Pifher-Producers, Patrick Grant-Director
POST GRAD, Cumberland Players, Julian DeRoyce Bliss, Brady Bock-Authors, Cumberland Players-Producer, Don Toal, Jr.-Director
THE SNOW BALL, Porch Light Productions, Ryan Pifher-Author, Jenn Pifher, Ryan Pifher-Producers, Liz Bracer, Patrick Grant-Directors
Outstanding Production of an Original Play
30TH ANNUAL JERSEY VOICES ONE ACT FESTIVAL, Chatham Community Players, Alex Bernstein, Susan Braon-Peitz, Clinton Festa, Ed Friedman, Jeanne Johnston, Alexis Koza, Alex Wilkie-Authors, Aaron Kellner, Jessica Phelan-Producers, Julie Cassisi, Cass Cochrane, Ed Faver, Alyson Pemoulie Halter, John AC Kennedy, Stephen Manella, Michael Sasso-Directors
2025 MARSHALL PLAYWRIGHTS SHOWCASE, Players Guild of Leonia, Donald Loftus, Guy Newsham, Jay Stephenson, J. C. Svee-Authors, Lois Corwin, Robert Klein, Linda Wielkotz-Producers, Jonathan Bethea, Matthew Blum, Marisa Dolkart, Linda Wielkotz-Directors
2025 NEW JERSEY ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center, Tom Cavanaugh, Laura Gaspari, Catherine LaMoreaux, Dan Maurer, Susan Cain McQuilkin-Authors, Tom Cavanaugh, Laura Gaspari, Catherine LaMoreaux, Dan Maurer, Susan Cain McQuilkin-Producers, Mimi B. Francis, Catherine LaMoreaux, Liz Rapelye, Annick Vasquez, Mead Winters-Directors
CLASS OF ’05: A KILLER REUNION – AN ORIGINAL MURDER MYSTERY, West Hudson Arts & Theater Company, Allyssa Hynes-Author, Brandi-Leigh Miller, Nilanthi Sangarabalan- Producers, Allyssa Hynes-Director
STAGEWORKS ANNUAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL, StageWorks Theatre Group, Leo Eigen, Paul Gulino, Kyle Hilsey, AJ Layague, Pete Mergel, Thomas J. Misuraca, Jennifer O’Grady, Straton Rushing, Anne Valentino-Authors, JoAnn Ventor-Producer, Brad Bebout, Gina Buongiorno, Danny Duda, Nat Gennace, Suzanne Goldensohn, Nancy LaShure, Heather Mauriello, Rob Nicholson, Don Pauselius-Directors
THE MIDSUMMER PROJECT, Villagers Theatre, Mariella Klinger-Seamon (adapted from William Shakespeare)-Author, Crystal Huau, Pam Luckenbaugh, Devin Massih, Jared Milian-Producer, Mariella Klinger-Seamon-Director
Outstanding Stage Management of a Play
Carolyn Campen, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, Westfield Community Players
Grace Emley, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, First Avenue Playhouse
Bruce Hamilton, ALMOST, MAINE, Magnolia Productions
Melissa Noble, OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, Somerset Valley Players
Stephanie Schoppe, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Mike Yoder, DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY, Chester Theatre Group
Dawn Zaleski, GRAND HORIZONS, Playhouse 22
Outstanding Stage Management of a Musical
Fran Centofante Katz, KINKY BOOTS, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Jennifer Cooper, RENT, Pioneer Productions Company
Dana Dispoto, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, CDC Theatre
Jeff Parsons, NINE, Old Library Theatre
Kelly Rayner-Townes, NINE, Playhouse 22
Shannen Rivers, ANNIE, Somerset Valley Players
Amanda Thorn, ANYTHING GOES, Trilogy Repertory
Community Theater of the Year
StageWorks Theatre Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
Norman Politziner
David P. McMenemie Award
Ed Whitman
Reviewer of the Year Award
Bob Mira
