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*The Highland Players' Academy Awards are voted upon by the HP Academy, a group of teachers/alumni that watch all of the shows each year. The Directors' Awards are decided upon by the HP Artistic Directors, Paul Reams and Gregg Osborn
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2023-2024
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Rumors
Best in a Lead Role: Gabe Kolombatovic as "Anatoly Sergievsky." in Chess Best in a Lead Role: Owen Moye as "Juror #3" in 12 Angry Jurors Best in a Lead Role: Revy Tung as "Lenny Ganz" in Rumors Best in a Major Role: Colin Contreras as "Ernie Cusack" in Rumors Best in a Major Role: Cobry Dean as "Cookie Cusack" in Rumors Best in a Minor Role: Peyton Kertson as "Officer Welch" in Rumors Best in a Minor Role: Kaia Mayland as "Juror #11" in 12 Angry Jurors Best in a Minor Role: Fallon Wilcken as "Juror #9" in 12 Angry Jurors |
Directors' AwardsDirector's Choice
Owen Moye Techie of the Year Azrael Samuels Outstanding Newcomer Zack Williams |
2022-2023
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Best Show: Almost, Maine and RENT
Best in a Lead Role: Colin Contreras as "Angel." in RENT Best in a Lead Role: Ella Tuakli-Cooper as "Glory, Steve, Shelly" in Almost, Maine Best in a Major Role: Em Danque as "Maureen" in RENT Best in a Major Role: Timothy Webb as "Sleep, Phaeton in Metamorphoses Best in a Minor Role: J.B. Kouwonou as "Benny" in RENT Best in a Minor Role: Ryuto Peery as "Zeus, Eryschithon,..." in Metamorphoses Best in a Minor Role: Arabelle Quiggle as "Alcyone" in Metamorphoses |
Directors' Choice
Ella Tuakli-Cooper Techies of the Year Jocelyn Cortez, Alina Cruz, Jack Sperow & Spencer Weiss Outstanding Newcomer Peyton Kertson |
2021-2022
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Mamma Mia!
Best in a Lead Role: Ruby Anderson as "Donna Sheridan." in Mamma Mia! Best in a Lead Role: Ella Cooper as "Viola/Cesario" in Twelfth Night Best in a Major Role: Angela Bahena as "Rosie" in Mamma Mia! Best in a Major Role: Jake Moyer as "Aaron McKinney, Aaron Kreifels,..." in A Laramie Project Best in a Major Role: Legend Rotsart as "Bill Austin." in Mamma Mia! Best in a Minor Role: Sydney Brothers as "Marge Murray,... " in A Laramie Project Best in a Minor Role: Dylan Deeb as "Rebecca Hiliker, Trish Steger,..." in A Laramie Project Best in a Minor Role: Sven Elias Ramirez as "Pepper" in Mamma Mia! |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Ruby Anderson Techie of the Year Maiven Monfredi Outstanding Newcomer Legend Rotsart Outstanding Understudy Brooklyn Wilcken - Mamma Mia! |
2020-2021
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Best Show: Working, a Musical
Best in a Lead Role: Alex Moye as "Frankie, Utkarsh, Roberta..." in Working, a Musical Best in a Lead Role: Grace Roche as "Karla, Grace, Amanda, ..." in Working, a Musical Best in a Lead Role: Rachael Sharp as "Kate, Delores, Truck Driver..." in Working, a Musical Best in a Major Role: Ruby Anderson as "Miss Scarlet" in Clue, on Zoom Best in a Major Role: Angela Bahena as "Frida, Maggie, Edie..." in Working, a Musical Best in a Major Role: Eric Stewart as "Anthony, Joe, Ralph, Man ..." in Working, a Musical Best in a Minor Role: Grace Crandell as "Terry, Gwen ,Truck Driver... " in Working, a Musical Best in a Minor Role: Stone Eastman as "Rex , Man in Restaurant..." in Working, a Musical |
Directors' Choice
Grace Crandell & Francesca Fong Techies of the Year Xavier Garcia & Kendall Gray Outstanding Newcomer Owen Moye |
2019-2020
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Best Show: The Sound of Music
Best Actor: Will Harris as "Man #3" in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Best Actress: Ruby Anderson as "Maria" in The Sound of Music Best Actor - Major Support: Tanner Thompson as "Rolf" in The Sound of Music Best Actress - Major Support: Grace Roche as "Mother Abbess" in The Sound of Music Best Actor - Minor Support: Maile Ruiz as "Brigita" in The Sound of Music Best Actress - Minor Support: Hunter Vlasis as "Friedrich" in The Sound of Music Best of Featured Ensemble - Angela Bahena as "Other Woman" in I Love You, ... National Youth Arts AwardsAwards
Supporting Performance in a Musical: Elaine Alfaro as "Woman #1" in I Love You, ... Supporting Performance in a Musical: Grace Crandell as "Woman #1" in I Love You,... Supporting Performance in a Musical: Will Harris as "Man #3" in I Love You, ... Supporting Performance in a Musical: Grace Roche as "Woman #3" in I Love You,... Supporting Performance in a Musical: Tanner Thompson as "Man #1" in I Love You,... Outstanding Ensemble: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Outstanding Choreography: Eva Anderson for I Love You,... Outstanding Direction: Gregg Osborn for I Love You,... Nominations: Lead Performance in a Musical: Ruby Anderson as "Maria" in The Sound of Music Lead Performance in a Musical: Will Harris as "Captain Von Trapp" in The Sound of Music Lead Performance in a Play: Joey Poutous as "Henry Higgins" in Pygmalion Supporting Performance in a Musical: Eva Anderson as "Woman #4" in I Love You,... Supporting Performance in a Musical: Ella Cooper as "Woman #3" in I Love You,... Supporting Performance in a Musical: Grace Crandell as "Leisl " in The Sound of Music Supporting Performance in a Musical: Ava Esser as "Woman #2" in I Love You,... Supporting Performance in a Musical: Brayden Harvey as "Man #2" in I Love You,.. Supporting Performance in a Musical: Grace Roche as "Mother Abbess" in The Sound of Music Supporting Performance in a Musical: Ella Ryan as "Woman #2" in I Love You,... Supporting Performance in a Play: Jourdyn Allison as "Mrs. Higgins" in Pygmalion Featured Performance in a Musical: Tanner Thompson as "Rolf" in The Sound of Music Outstanding Ensemble: The Sound of Music Outstanding Musical Direction: Victor Chan for I Love You,... Outstanding Direction: Paul Reams for The Sound of Music |
Directors' Choice
Will Harris Techies of the Year Elizabeth Fitzgerald & Alex Kath Outstanding Newcomer Ella Cooper |
2018-2019
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Best Show: Urinetown, the Musical
Best Actor: Will Rogers as "Black 'Stache" in Peter and the Starcatcher Best Actress: Grace Crandell as "Hope Cladwell" in Urinetown, the Musical Best Actor - Major Support: Shane Robles as "Matt" in Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Best Actress - Major Support: Eileen Diaz as "Little Sally" in Urinetown, the Musical Best Actor - Minor Support: Grant Jordan as "Hot Blades Harry" in Urinetown, the Musical Best Actress - Minor Support: Grace Roche as "Little Becky" in Urinetown, the Musical Best of Featured Ensemble - Cole Atencio as "Tiny Tom" in Urinetown, the Musical Best of Featured Ensemble - Luke Babbitt as "Tiny Tom" in Urinetown, the Musical Best of Featured Ensemble - Tanner Thompson as "Old Man Strong" in Urinetown National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Lead Performance in a Musical: Ava Esser as "Hope" in Urinetown, the Musical Lead Performance in a Musical: Chase Osborn as "Lockstock" in Urinetown, the Musical Supporting Performance in a Musical: Shane Robles as "Cladwell" in Urinetown, the Musical Supporting Performance in a Play: Luke Babbitt as "Gibson" in Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Supporting Performance in a Play: Grace Crandell as "Jenny" in Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Outstanding Ensemble: Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Outstanding Ensemble: Urinetown, the Musical Outstanding Direction: Paul Reams for Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Nominations: Outstanding Production: Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Outstanding Production: Urinetown, the Musical Lead Performance in a Musical: Cole Atencio as "Bobby" in Urinetown, the Musical Lead Performance in a Musical: Luke Babbitt as "Bobby" in Urinetown, the Musical Supporting Performance in a Musical: Francesca Fong as "Little Sally" in Urinetown Supporting Performance in a Musical: Will Harris as "Cladwell" in Urinetown, the Musical Supporting Performance in a Musical: Eileen Diaz as "Little Sally" in Urinetown, the Musical Supporting Performance in a Play: Cole Atencio as "Sam" in Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Supporting Performance in a Play: Luke Babbitt as "Ted" in Peter and the Starcatcher Supporting Performance in a Play: Chase Osborn as "Prentiss" in Peter and the Starcatcher Supporting Performance in a Play: Shane Robles as "Matt" in Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Featured Performance in a Musical: GiGi Hewitt as "Little Becky" in Urinetown, the Musical Featured Performance in a Musical: Grant Jordan as "Hot Blades Harry" in Urinetown Featured Performance in a Musical: Grace Roche as "Little Becky" in Urinetown, the Musical Outstanding Lighting Design: Pablo Anton and J.D. Hopper for Urinetown, the Musical Outstanding Costume Design: Gregg Osborn for Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Outstanding Musical Direction: Michelle Tolvo-Chan for Urinetown, the Musical Outstanding Direction: Gregg Osborn for Urinetown, the Musical Outstanding Direction: Paul Reams for Peter and the Starcatcher |
Directors' Choice
Pablo Anton & J.D. Hopper Techie of the Year Olivia Pasqual Outstanding Newcomer Ruby Anderson |
2017-2018
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Best Show: In the Heights
Best Actor: Shane Robles as "Usnavi" in In the Heights Best Actress: Lainie Alfaro as "Annabel Glick" in Lucky Stiff Best Actress: Ella Ryan as "Nina" in In the Heights Best Actor - Major Support: Will Harris as "Luigi Gaudi"/"Tony Hendon" in Lucky Stiff Best Actress - Major Support: Kathryne Wilson as "Abuela Claudia" in In the Heights Best Actor - Minor Support: Cole Atencio as "Piragua Guy" in In the Heights Best Actress - Minor Support: Eileen Diaz as "Camila Rosario" in In the Heights National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Outstanding Production: In the Heights Lead Performance in a Musical: Shane Robles as "Usnavi" in In the Heights Lead Performance in a Musical: Ella Ryan as "Nina" in In the Heights Supporting Performance in a Musical: Raymond Sanchez as "Benny" in In the Heights Nominations: Lead Performance in a Musical: Lainie Alfaro as "Annabel Glick" in Lucky Stiff Lead Performance in a Musical: Luke Babbit as "Harry Witherspoon" in Lucky Stiff Supporting Performance in a Musical: Cole Atencio as "Vinnie Di Ruzzio" in Lucky Stiff Supporting Performance in a Musical: Grace Crandell as "Rita La Porta" in Lucky Stiff Supporting Performance in a Musical: Melat Enzana as "Daniela" in In the Heights Supporting Performance in a Musical: Sophia Rogers as "Vanessa" in In the Heights Supporting Performance in a Musical: Kathryne Wilson as "Abuela Claudia" in In the Heights Outstanding Ensemble: In the Heights Outstanding Lighting Design: Pablo Anton and J.D. Hopper for In the Heights Outstanding Choreography: Katie Pipes for In the Heights Outstanding Musical Direction: Michelle Tolvo-Chan for In the Heights Outstanding Direction: Paul Reams for In the Heights |
Directors' Choice
Sophie Parker Techies of the Year Pablo Anton & J.D. Hopper Outstanding Newcomer Grace Crandell |
2016-2017
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Best Show: Sweet Charity
Best Actor: Luke Babbitt as "Oscar Lindquist" in Sweet Charity Best Actress: Rilyn Gardner as "Charity Hope Valentine" in Sweet Charity Best Actor - Major Support: Everett Patterson as Daddy Brubeck/Dancer in Sweet Charity Best Actress - Major Support: Shelby Beltran as "Nickie" in Sweet Charity Best Actress - Major Support: Katrina Newman as "Helene" in Sweet Charity Best Actor - Minor Support: Alejandro Birmingham as "Donald J. Duck", and others in TYA Best Actress - Minor Support: Mackenzie McCowen as "Sultan of Stripes", and others in TYA National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Outstanding Production: Sweet Charity Artist of the Year: Rilyn Gardner ("Charity"/Choreographer in Sweet Charity, "Glory"/"Marci" in Almost, Maine) Lead Actor in a Musical: Luke Babbitt as "Oscar Lindquist" in Sweet Charity Supporting Actress in a Play: Georgia Hale as "Marvalyn"/"Hope" in Almost, Maine Nominations: Supporting Actor in a Musical: Will Harris as "Daddy Brubeck" in Sweet Charity Supporting Actress in a Musical: Shelby Beltran as "Nickie" in Sweet Charity Supporting Actress in a Musical: Katrina Newman as "Helene" in Sweet Charity Supporting Actor in a Play: Luke Babbitt as in "Various Roles" in Almost, Maine Supporting Actor in a Play: Daniel Castillo as "Various Roles" in Almost, Maine Supporting Actor in a Play: Everett Patterson in "Various Roles" in Almost, Maine Supporting Actor in a Play: Sergio Ribeiro in "Various Roles" in Almost, Maine Supporting Actor in a Play: Shane Robles in "Various Roles" in Almost, Maine Outstanding Ensemble: Almost, Maine Outstanding Ensemble: Sweet Charity Outstanding Musical Direction: Michelle Tolvo-Chan for Sweet Charity Outstanding Direction: Gregg Osborn for Sweet Charity Outstanding Direction: Paul Reams for Almost, Maine |
Directors' Choice
Rilyn Gardner Techie of the Year J.D. Hopper Outstanding Newcomer Will Harris |
2015-2016
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Best Show: Noises Off
Best Actor: Fletcher Morrow as "Father" in Children of Eden Best Actor: Everett Patterson as "Garry"/"Roger" in Noises Off Best Actress: Rilyn Gardner as "Eve" in Children of Eden in Noises Off Best Actress: Grace Lehman as "Dotty"/"Mrs. Clackett" in Noises Off Best Actor - Major Support: Luke Babbitt as "Cain"/"Japheth" in Children of Eden Best Actress - Major Support: Kendall Henry as "Brooke Ashton"/"Vicki" in Noises Off Best Actor - Minor Support: Adam Suda as "Tim" in Noises Off Best Actress - Minor Support: Mackenzie McCowen as "Selsdon"/"Burglar" in Noises Off National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Lead Actress in a Musical: Rilyn Gardner as "Eve" in Children of Eden Supporting Actress in a Musical: Shelby Beltran as "Yonah" in Children of Eden Supporting Actress in a Play: Kendall Henry as "Brooke Ashton"/"Vicki" in Noises Off Supporting Actress in a Play: Grace Lehman as "Dotty"/"Mrs. Clackett" in Noises Off Outstanding Ensemble: Noises Off Nominations: Lead Actor in a Play: Armando Garcia as "Faustus" in Doctor Faustus Supporting Actor in a Play: Armando Garcia as "Lloyd Dallas" in Noises Off Supporting Actor in a Play: Everett Patterson as "Mephistophiles" in Doctor Faustus Supporting Actress in a Play: Rilyn Gardner as "Evil Angel"/"Gluttony" in Doctor Faustus Supporting Actress in a Play: Kendall Henry as "Good Angel"/"Pride" in Doctor Faustus Featured Actress in a Play: Sophie Parker as "Beelzebub" in Doctor Faustus Outstanding Ensemble: Children of Eden Outstanding Set Design: Gregg Osborn for Noises Off |
Directors' Choice
Armando Garcia Director's Right Hand Rachel Orey Techie of the Year J.D. Hopper Outstanding Newcomers Cole Atencio & Shane Robles |
2014-2015
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Zombie Prom
Best Actor: Isai Luna as "Felix Ungar "in The Odd Couple Best Actress: Rilyn Gardner as "Toffee" in Zombie Prom Best Actor - Major Support: Armando Garcia as "Eddie Flagrante" in Zombie Prom Best Actress - Major Support: Sydney Nation as "Rose Ritz"/"Leslie" in Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Best Actor - Minor Support: Manuel Jimenez as "Jesus Costazuela" in The Odd Couple Best Actress - Minor Support: Georgia Hale as "Pat"/"Midge" in Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Best Actress - Minor Support: Kendall Henry as "Gwendolyn Pigeon" in The Odd Couple National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Lead Actress in a Musical: Rilyn Gardner as "Toffee" in Zombie Prom, the Musical Lead Actress in a Play: Sara Brooder as "Florence Ungar" in The Odd Couple Outstanding Ensemble: Zombie Prom, the Musical Nominations: Lead Actor in a Musical: Caelen Lima as "Jonny" in Zombie Prom, the Musical Lead Actor in a Play: Austin Hudson as "Oscar Madison" in The Odd Couple Lead Actor in a Play: Isai Luna as "Felix Ungar" in The Odd Couple Lead Actress in a Play: Gracie Kollias as "Olive Madison" in The Odd Couple Supporting Actor in a Musical: Armando Garcia as "Eddie Flagrante" in Zombie Prom, the Musical Supporting Actress in a Musical: Kendall Henry as "Delilah Strict" in Zombie Prom, the Musical Supporting Actress in a Play: Georgia Hale as "Cecily Pigeon" in The Odd Couple Supporting Actress in a Play: Kendall Henry as "Gwendolyn Pigeon" in The Odd Couple Outstanding Set Design: Gregg Osborn for Zombie Prom, the Musical Outstanding Direction: Gregg Osborn for Zombie Prom, the Musical |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Sydney Nation Techie of the Year Rachel Orey Outstanding Newcomers Katie Morgan & Sophie Parker |
2013-2014
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Best Actor: Robert Bradvica as "Juror #3" in Twelve Angry Jurors Best Actress: Rilyn Gardner as "Logainne" in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Best Actress: Amanda Speidel as "Olive" in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Best Actor - Major Support: Tre Lamb as "Leaf" in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Best Actress - Major Support: Alyssa Salacup as "Juror #10" in Twelve Angry Jurors Best Actor - Minor Support: Armando Garcia as "Juror #5" in Twelve Angry Jurors Best Actress - Minor Support: Georgia Hale as "Juror #12" in Twelve Angry Jurors Best Actress - Minor Support: Kendall Henry as "Olive's Mom"/"Kid" in Spelling Bee National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Lead Actor in a Musical: Nick Orr as "Barfee" in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Lead Actress in a Musical: Alyssa Salacup as "Rona Lisa Peretti" in Spelling Bee Outstanding Ensemble: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Nominations: Lead Actress in a Musical: Amanda Speidel as "Olive" in The 25th Annual Putnam ... Bee Supporting Actor in a Musical: Robert Bradvica as "Panch" in Spelling Bee Supporting Actor in a Musical: Tre Lamb as "Leaf" in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Supporting Actress in a Musical: Rilyn Gardner as "Logainne" in Spelling Bee Supporting Actor in a Play: Austin Hudson as "Dromio of Ephesus" in The Comedy of Errors Supporting Actor in a Play: Tre Lamb as "Dromio of Syracuse" in The Comedy of Errors Outstanding Ensemble: Twelve Angry Jurors Outstanding Direction: Gregg Osborn for Twelve Angry Jurors Outstanding Direction: Paul Reams for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Robert Bradvica & Tre Lamb Techie of the Year Noah Potts Outstanding Newcomer Armando Garcia |
2012-2013
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: The Boy Friend
Best Actor: Tre Lamb as "David Kolowitz" in Enter Laughing Best Actress: Delaney McCowen as "Miss Mylenbush"/"Stew" in A Night of One Acts: Life Onstage Best Actor - Major Support: Nick Orr as "Lord Brockhurst" in The Boy Friend Best Actress - Major Support: Erin Stokes as "Mother" in Enter Laughing Best Actor - Minor Support: Jovanni Soria as "Bobby" in A Night of One Acts: Life Onstage Best Actress - Minor Support: Lara Nation as "Roberta" in A Night of One Acts: Life Onstage |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Alec Laube & Delaney McCowen Techie of the Year Noah Potts Outstanding Newcomers Kendall Henry & Grace Lehman |
2011-2012
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Seussical, the Musical
Best Actor: Adair Geary as "Horton the Elephant" in Seussical, the Musical Best Actress: Devin Kapalla as "Gertrude McFuzz" in Seussical, the Musical Best Actor - Major Support: Tre Lamb as "Mercutio" in Romeo and Juliet Best Actor - Major Support: Nick Orr as "General Genghis Khan Schmidt" in Seussical, the Musical Best Actress - Major Support: Elizabeth Mendivil as "Maizie La Bird" in Seussical, the Musical Best Actress - Major Support: Jessica Merghart as "Sour Kangaroo" in Seussical, the Musical Best Actor - Minor Support: Brian Castleberry as "Howard" in Moon Over Buffalo Best Actress - Minor Support: Delaney McCowen as "Ethel" in Moon Over Buffalo National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Lead Actress in a Play: Jessica Merghart as "Charlotte" in Moon Over Buffalo Supporting Actress in a Musical: Devin Kapalla as "Gertrude McFuzz" in Seussical, the Musical Nominations: Lead Actor in a Musical: Adair Geary as "Horton the Elephant" in Seussical, the Musical Lead Actor in a Play: Tre Lamb as "George" in Moon Over Buffalo Supporting Actress in a Musical: Elizabeth Mendivil as "Maizie La Bird" in Seussical, the Musical Supporting Actress in a Musical: Katie Morgan as "Jojo" in Seussical, the Musical Supporting Actress in a Play: Delaney McCowen as "Nurse" in Romeo and Juliet Featured Actress in a Musical: Jessica Merghart as "Sour Kangaroo" in Seussical, the Musical Outstanding Ensemble: Seussical, the Musical Outstanding Direction: Gregg Osborn for Seussical, the Musical |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Adair Geary & Jessica Merghart Techie of the Year Amelia Vukelich Outstanding Newcomers Mikayla Gomez & Austin Hudson |
2010-2011
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: The Farnsworth Invention & Lucky Stiff
Best Actor: London Jones as "Harry Witherspoon" in Lucky Stiff Best Actress: Katie Wrieden as "Annabel Glick" in Lucky Stiff Best Actor - Major Support: Austin Potts as "Vinnie DiRuzzio" in Lucky Stiff Best Actress - Major Support: Vasilisa Crosthwaite as "Paula" in A Night of One Acts: Boy Meets Girl Best Actor - Minor Support: Dominique Robinson as "Man" in A Night of One Acts: Boy Meets Girl Best Actress - Minor Support: Daniela Brady as "Lizette Sarnoff" in The Farnsworth Invention National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Lead Actress in a Musical: Katie Wrieden as "Annabel Glick" in Lucky Stiff Supporting Actor in a Musical: Austin Potts as "Vinnie DiRuzzio" in Lucky Stiff Supporting Actress in a Musical: Jessica Merghart as "Rita LaPorta" in Lucky Stiff Outstanding Ensemble: Lucky Stiff Outstanding Direction: Gregg Osborn for Lucky Stiff Nominations: Outstanding Production: Lucky Stiff Supporting Actor in a Musical: Dominique Robinson as "Man" in A NOA: Boy Meets Girl Supporting Actress in a Play: Vasilisa Crosthwaite as "Paula" in A Night of One Acts: Boy Meets Girl Supporting Actress in a Play: Katie Wrieden as "Pem Farnsworth" in The Farnsworth Invention Featured Actress in a Musical: Devin Kapalla as "Dominique Du Monaco" in Lucky Stiff Outstanding Set Design: Amy Reams for Lucky Stiff |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Daniel Johnson & Austin Potts Techie of the Year Dawn Moore Outstanding Newcomers Robert Bradvica & Nick Orr |
2009-2010
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Twelfth Night
Best Actor: Austin Potts as "Malvolio" in Twelfth Night Best Actor: Dominique Robinson as "Sid Sorokin" in The Pajama Game Best Actress: Meg Zabriskie as "Viola"/"Cesario" in Twelfth Night Best Actor - Major Support: Nicholas Nguyen as "Sir Andrew Aguecheek" in Twelfth Night Best Actress - Major Support: Devin Kapalla as "Gladys" in The Pajama Game Best Actor - Minor Support: Kevin Lohmann as "Marvin Hasler" in The Pajama Game Best Actress - Minor Support: Vasilisa Crosthwaite as "Fabian" in Twelfth Night Best Actress - Minor Support: Stephanie Wilborn as "Mae" in The Pajama Game |
Directors' AwardsDirector's Choice
Shaun Taylor Morgan Techie of the Year Dominique Robinson Outstanding Newcomers Ivan Rubalcaba & Emilie Trepanier |
2008-2009
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Best Actor: Nate Howard as "Oscar Madison" in The Odd Couple Best Actress: Hannah Hedgecock as "Rosemary" in How to Succeed in Business... Best Actor - Major Support: Austin Potts as "Bud Frump" in How to Succeed in Business... Best Actress - Major Support: Devinne Kapalla as "Hedy LaRue" in How to Succeed in Business... Best Actor - Minor Support: Elijah Sims as "Mick" in A Night of One Acts: Around the Kitchen Table Best Actress - Minor Support: Stephanie Wilborn as "Miss Jones" in How to Succeed in Business... National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Outstanding Ensemble: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Nominations: Lead Actor in a Play: Nate Howard as "Sonny" in A Night of One Acts: Around the Kitchen Table Lead Actress in a Play: Hope Phipps as "Olive Madison" in The Odd Couple Lead Actress in a Play: Katie Wrieden as "Florence Ungar" in The Odd Couple Supporting Actor in a Musical: Austin Potts as "Bud Frump" in How to Succeed in Business ... Supporting Actress in a Musical: Devinne Kapalla as "Hedy LaRue" in How to Succeed in Business... Supporting Actor in a Play: Elijah Sims as "Mick" in A Night of One Acts: Around the Kitchen Table |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Jamilah Barajas Techie of the Year Daniel Johnson Outstanding Newcomer Kaitlyn Wrieden |
2007-2008
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Blood Brothers
Best Actor: Kevin Koppman-Gue as "Mickey" in Blood Brothers Best Actress: Kayla Lauzier as "Mrs. Johnstone" in Blood Brothers Best Actor - Major Support: Nate Howard as "Lysander" in A Midsummer Night's Dream Best Actress - Major Support: Amanda Friel as "Hope" in Birds of Paradise Best Actor - Minor Support: Alex Mousavi as "Snug"/"Lion" in A Midsummer Night's Dream Best Actress - Minor Support: Alina Mindlina as "Snout"/"Wall" in A Midsummer Night's Dream National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Artist of the Year: Kevin Koppman-Gue (Director of Birds of Paradise, "Officer Lockstock" in Urinetown, "Demetrius" in A Midsummer Night's Dream, "Mickey" in Blood Brothers) Lead Actor in a Musical: Ian Lewis as "Homer" in Birds of Paradise Lead Actress in a Musical: Caitlyn Schock as "Hope Cladwell" in Urinetown: the Musical Supporting Actress in a Musical: Mia Bella Josimovic as "Penny Pennywise" in Urinetown Supporting Actress in a Play: Amanda Friel as "Philostrata"/"Puck" in A Midsummer Night's Dream Outstanding Ensemble: A Midsummer Night's Dream Outstanding Ensemble: Urinetown: the Musical Nominations: Lead Actress in a Musical: Kayla Lauzier as "Mrs. Johnstone" in Blood Brothers Outstanding Direction: Paul Reams for A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Kevin Koppman-Gue & Kayla Lauzier Techies of the Year Keric Rivas & Matt Thomas Outstanding Newcomers Daniel Johnson & Meg Zabriskie |
2006-2007
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Noises Off
Best Actor: Kevin Koppman-Gue as "Garry"/"Roger" in Noises Off Best Actress: Kayla Lauzier as "Oolie"/"Donna" in City of Angels Best Actor - Major Support: Mason Hale as "Irving"/"Buddy" in City of Angels Best Actress - Major Support: Amanda Friel as "Carla"/"Alaura" in City of Angels Best Actor - Minor Support: Ian Lewis as "Jimmy Powers" in City of Angels Best Actress - Minor Support: Elizabeth Moreno as "Tituba" in The Crucible National Youth Arts AwardsAwards:
Lead Actress in a Musical: Kayla Lauzier as "Donna"/"Oolie" in City of Angels Outstanding Ensemble: City of Angels Nominations: Lead Actor in a Musical: Andrew Mena as "Stone" in City of Angels Supporting Actress in a Musical: Amanda Friel as "Alaura Kingsley" in City of Angels |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Andrew Mena & Stephanie Packard Techie of the Year Carly Russell Outstanding Newcomer Maya Miesner |
2005-2006
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Grease & Hotel de Leon
Best Actor: Kevin Koppman-Gue as "Danny" in Grease Best Actress: Kayla Lauzier as "Charlotte" in Hotel de Leon Best Actor - Major Support: Ian Lewis as "Doody" in Grease Best Actress - Major Support: Rachel Robinson as "Jan" in Grease Best Actor - Minor Support: Andrew Mena as "Phillipe" in Hotel de Leon Best Actress - Minor Support: Jessica Ratynski as "Susan" in Hotel de Leon |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Gabe Thibodeau Techie of the Year Kevin Koppman-Gue Outstanding Newcomer Kristina Cooper |
2004-2005
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Seussical: the Musical
Best Actor: Gabe Thibodeau as "Horton the Elephant" in Seussical: the Musical Best Actress: Shannon Rall as "Getrude McFuzz" in Seussical: the Musical Best Actor - Major Support: Corey Brown as "Gen. Schmidtz"/"Vlad Vladikoff"/"Grinch" in Seussical Best Actress - Major Support: Kayla Lauzier as "Naomi" in A Night of One Acts: The Apartment Best Actor - Minor Support: Jeremy Holliman as "John" in A Night of One Acts: The Apartment Best Actress - Minor Support: Brianna Mackey as "Rheba" in You Can't Take It With You Best of Ensemble: James Parrish as "Mr. Henderson" in A Night of One Acts: The Apartment Best of Ensemble: Jessica Green as "Mrs. Williams" in A Night of One Acts: The Apartment |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Jason Ramirez Director's Right Hand Bernadette Siscon Techies of the Year Matthew Bedlion & Kevin Kelley Outstanding Newcomer Kayla Lauzier |
2003-2004
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Into the Woods
Best Actor: Nick Rock as "Petruchio" in Tamin' of the Shrew Best Actress: Kelsey Nugent as "The Baker's Wife" in Into the Woods Best Actor - Major Support: Corey Brown as "William Henry Blore" in Ten Little Indians Best Actress - Major Support: Brianna Mackey as "Baptista" in Tamin' of the Shrew Best Actor - Minor Support: Gabe Thibodeau as "Grumio" in Tamin' of the Shrew Best Actress - Minor Support: Jessica Ratynski as "The Prospector" in Tamin' of the Shrew Best of Ensemble: Ben Varela as "Vincentio" in Tamin' of the Shrew Best of Ensemble: Molly Ritz as "Little Red Riding Hood's Granny" in Into the Woods |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Becca Venter Techie of the Year Tiffany "TJ" Hernandez Outstanding Newcomer Andrew Mena |
2002-2003
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Rumors
Best Actor: Tyler Brown as "Lenny Ganz" in Rumors Best Actress: Kim Lauzier as "Chris Gorman" in Rumors Best Actor - Major Support: Nick Norvell as "Glenn Cooper" in Rumors Best Actress - Major Support: Ebony Muse as "Mama Noah" in Children of Eden Best Actor - Minor Support: Corey Brown as "Man" in Another Night of One Acts Best Actress - Minor Support: Lauren Thibodeau as "Woman" in Another Night of One Acts Best of Ensemble: Ben Varela as "Bartender" in Another Night of One Acts Best of Ensemble: Jenny Shelby as "Secretary" in Bar in Another Night of One Acts |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Darius Shipp Techie of the Year Bernadette Siscon Outstanding Newcomer Gabe Thibodeau |
2001-2002
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Little Shop of Horrors
Best Actor: Jamie Godley as "Elwood P. Dowd" in Harvey Best Actress: Kelsey Venter as "Audrey" in Little Shop of Horrors Best Actor - Major Support: Edwin Markey as "Horace" in A Night of One Acts Best Actress - Major Support: Kelsie Milligan as "Mae" in A Night of One Acts Best Actor - Minor Support: Darius Shipp as "Chuck" in A Night of One Acts Best Actress - Minor Support: Sierra Francisco as "Stella" in A Night of One Acts Best of Ensemble: Dave McGowan as "Liver Lips Louie" in Guys and Dolls Best of Ensemble: Lindsay Schmidt as "Rosie" in Guys and Doll |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Kelsey Venter Techie of the Year Mandy Thomas Outstanding Newcomer Molly Ritz |
2000-2001
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Best Actor: Darius Shipp as "Oberon" in A Midsummer Night's Dream Best Actress: Kim Lauzier as "Helena" in A Midsummer Night's Dream Best Actor - Major Support: Colin Mitchell as "Bottom"/"Pyramus" in A Midsummer Night's Dream Best Actress - Major Support: Lindsay Schmidt as "Jan" in Grease Best Actor - Minor Support: Jamie Godley as "Vince Fontaine" in Grease Best Actress - Minor Support: Sierra Francisco as "Snug"/"Lion" in A Midsummer Night's Dream Best of Ensemble: Mike Nguyen as "Chorus" in Grease Best of Ensemble: Danika Markey as "Mustardseed" in A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Jennifer Steele Techies of the Year Kristina Hirtler & Zhen Li Outstanding Newcomer Darius Shipp |
1999-2000
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Noises Off
Best Actor: Jamie Godley as "Charley" in Flowers for Algernon Best Actress: Heather Friel as "Princess Winnifred" in Once Upon a Mattress Best Actor - Major Support: Matt Warburton as "King Sextimus" in Once Upon a Mattress Best Actress - Major Support: Kelsey Venter as "Lady Larkin" in Once Upon a Mattress Best Actor - Minor Support: Matt Lescault-Wood as "Sir Studley" in Once Upon a Mattress Best Actress - Minor Support: Jennifer Steele as "Mother" in Flowers for Algernon Best of Ensemble: Logan Orvis as "Sir Patrick" in Once Upon a Mattress Best of Ensemble: Justyna Sionek as "Lady Gwendolyn" in Once Upon a Mattress |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
James Sinor Techie of the Year Heather Gonia Outstanding Newcomer Kim Lauzier |
1998-1999
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: The Hollow
Best Actor: Ehrin Marlow as "Oscar Madison" in The Odd Couple Best Actress: Shannan Tosh as "Rose Alvarez" in Bye, Bye, Birdie Best Actor - Major Support: Bruce Gaines as "John Cristow" in The Hollow Best Actress - Major Support: Elisa Barnett as "Lady Angkatell" in The Hollow Best Actor - Minor Support: Logan Orvis as "Gudgeon" in The Hollow Best Actress - Minor Support: Lauren Ross as "Gwendolyn Pigeon" in The Odd Couple Best of Ensemble: James Sinor as "Freddie"/"Reporter"/"Guy" at Bar in Bye, Bye, Birdie Best of Ensemble: Jennifer Dichter as "Reporter"/"Teen" in Bye, Bye, Birdie |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Susan Steele Techie of the Year Rachel Little Outstanding Newcomer Logan Orvis |
1997-1998
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Rumors
Best Actor: Danny Grodecki as "Lenny Ganz" in Rumors Best Actress: Jenna Dawsey as "The Witch" in Into the Woods Best Actor - Major Support: Ehrin Marlow as "Ernie Cusack" in Rumors Best Actress - Major Support: Veloma Wolfe as "Cookie Cusack" in Rumors Best Actor - Minor Support: Jason Klein as "The Mysterious Man" in Into the Woods Best Actress - Minor Support: Susan Steele as "Cinderella's Stepmother" in Into the Woods Best of Ensemble: David Humphrey as "Cinderella's Father" in Into the Woods Best of Ensemble: Heather Rogerson as "Mrs. Bergen" in Dark of the Moon |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Paul Reams Techie of the Year Tim Fredrickson Outstanding Newcomer Jennifer Steele |
1996-1997
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Guys and Dolls
Best Actor: Mike Fonseca as "Nathan Detroit" in Guys and Dolls Best Actress: Rachel Bourus as "Miss Adelaide" in Guys and Dolls Best Actor - Major Support: Danny Grodecki as "Count Mountjoy" in The Mouse That Roared Best Actress - Major Support: Krissy Kidwell as "Arvide Abernathy" in Guys and Dolls Best Actor - Minor Support: Josh Ramay as "Harry the Horse" in Guys and Dolls Best Actress - Minor Support: Veloma Wolfe as "Sheila Vincent" in You, the Jury Best of Ensemble: Deric Beveridge as "Ryweth"/"Cruelie" in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Best of Ensemble: Shannan Tosh as "Mimi" in Guys and Dolls |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Paul Reed & Jason Williams Techie of the Year Paul Reams Outstanding Newcomer Ehrin Marlow |
1995-1996
Highland Players' Academy AwardsBest Show: Enter Laughing & The Fantasticks
Best Actor: Kevin Katan as "El Gallo" in The Fantasticks Best Actor: Paul Reams as "David Kolowitz" in Enter Laughing Best Actress: Wendie Provence as "Luisa" in The Fantasticks Best Actor - Major Support: Paul Reed as "Harrison Marlowe" in Enter Laughing Best Actress - Major Support: Laura North as Hucklebee in The Fantasticks Best Actor - Minor Support: David Humphrey as "Don Baxter" in Enter Laughing Best Actress - Minor Support: Kelley Katan as "Henry" in The Fantasticks |
Directors' AwardsDirectors' Choice
Jason Williams Techie of the Year Mike Carner Outstanding Newcomer Shannan Tosh |
