The 25th annual Ostrander Awards, recognizing the best of local theater, was held last night the Memphis Botanic Garden.
And the winners are
COLLEGE THEATER
Set Design: Craig Lewis, University of Memphis, Assassins
Costume Design: Janice Lacek, University of Memphis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Lighting Design: Ken Friedhoff, University of Memphis, Animal Farm
Props: Emily Wells, University of Memphis, Animal Farm
Music Direction: Mark Ensley, University of Memphis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Sound Design: Eric Sefton, McCoy Theatre Rhodes College, How I Learned to Drive
Choreography: Jay Rapp, University of Memphis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Supporting Actress in a Musical: Shaheerah Farrakhan, University of Memphis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Supporting Actor in a Musical: Jason Hansen, University of Memphis, Assassins
Leading Actress in a Musical: Kirie Walz, University of Memphis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Leading Actor in a Musical: Chris McCollum, University of Memphis, Assassins
Direction of a Musical: Stephen Hancock, University of Memphis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Musical Production: University of Memphis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Supporting Actress in a Drama: Katie Preston, McCoy Theatre Rhodes College, How I Learned to Drive
Supporting Actor in a Drama: Matthew Crewse, University of Memphis, Animal Farm
Leading Actress in a Drama: Shannon King, McCoy Theatre Rhodes College, How I Learned to Drive
Leading Actor in a Drama: Greg Krosnes, McCoy Theatre Rhodes College, How I Learned to Drive
Leading Actor in a Drama: Reginald C. Brown, University of Memphis, Animal Farm
Ensemble Acting: University of Memphis, Animal Farm
Cameo Role: Andrew Whaley, McCoy Theatre Rhodes College, The Rocky Horror Show
Direction of a Drama: Gloria Baxter, University of Memphis, Animal Farm
Dramatic Production: University of Memphis, Animal Farm
Best New Play: Rebecca Fisher, The Magnificence of the Disaster
Best Production of an Original Script: Rebecca Fisher, The Magnificence of the Disaster
COMMUNITY THEATER
Set Design: Christopher McCollum, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Costume Design: Andre Bruce Ward, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Lighting Design: Michael Compton and Chris Swanson, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Lighting Design: Michael Compton and Chris Swanson, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Props: Robin Black, Harrell Theatre, High School Musical 2
Set Dressing: Kerry Strahm, Germantown Community Theatre, Crimes of the Heart
Makeup and Wigs: Barbara Sanders, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Music Direction: Dennis Whitehead, Playhouse on the Square, Jerry Springer the Opera
Sound Design: David Newsome, Theatre Memphis, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Choreography: Mitzi Hamilton and Kathy Caradine, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Choreography: Mitzi Hamilton and Kathy Caradine, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Supporting Actress in a Musical: Jude Knight, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Supporting Actor in a Musical: Ken Zimmerman, Playhouse on the Square, The Producers
Leading Actress in a Musical: Cheyenne Nelson, Circuit Playhouse, The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Leading Actor in a Musical: Kent Fleshman, Circuit Playhouse, The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Direction of a Musical: Mitzi Hamilton, Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Musical Production: Theatre Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Supporting Actress in a Drama: Jo Lynne Palmer, Next Stage Theatre Memphis, Pride and Prejudice
Supporting Actress in a Drama: Sheana Tobey, Circuit Playhouse, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfe
Supporting Actor in a Drama: Matt Reed, Next Stage Theatre Memphis, Seascape
Leading Actress in a Drama: Sheana Tobey, POTS at the Works, And Baby Makes Seven
Leading Actor in a Drama: Jerre Dye, Circuit Playhouse, Compleat Female Stage Beauty
Ensemble Acting: The Cast of Pride and Prejudice, Next Stage Theatre Memphis,
Cameo Appearance: Corey Cochran, Circuit Playhouse, A Year With Frog and Toad
Direction of a Drama: John Rone, Next Stage Theatre Memphis, Pride and Prejudice
Dramatic Production: Next Stage Theatre Memphis, Pride and Prejudice
Behind the Scenes Award: Alvin Miller, Germantown Community Theatre,
Larry Riley Rising Star Award: Ken Friedhoff