Please join me in an ovation for this season’s winners. Or don’t it’s entirely up to you.
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY DIVISION
Set Design
Kathy Haaga – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College
Lighting
Kristen Reding – Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis
Costumes
Ashley Rogers – A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis
Music Direction
Jacob Allen – Next to Normal, The University of Memphis
Ostrander Winners, 2016
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Sound Design
Eric Sefton – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College
Choreography
Jill Guyton Nee – Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis
Supporting Actress in a Drama
Brianna Roche – A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis
Supporting Actor in a Drama
Jake Bell – A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis
Leading Actress in a Drama
Amelia Sutherland – A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis
Leading Actor in a Drama
Caleb Leach – A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis
Supporting Actress in a Musical
Allison Huber – Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis
Supporting Actor in a Musical
David Couter – Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis
Leading Actress in a Musical
Amelia Sutherland – Next to Normal, The University of Memphis
Leading Actor in a Musical
Ryan Gilliam – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College
Small Ensemble
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College
Large Ensemble
A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis
Featured Cameo
Jon Castro – Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis
Direction of a Drama
Meredith Melville – A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis
Direction of a Musical
Cecelia Wingate – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College
Best Dramatic Production
A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis
Best Musical Production
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College
COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
Set Design
Jack Yates – The Producers, Theatre Memphis
Props
Kellie Bowles – Peter and the Starcatcher, The Circuit Playhouse
Lighting
Jeremy Allen Fisher – Into the Woods, Theatre Memphis
Costumes
Amie Eoff – The Producers, Theatre Memphis
Hair/Wig/Make-Up
Buddy Hart & Erin Quick- Into the Woods, Theatre Memphis
Music Direction
Jeffrey B. Brewer – The Producers, Theatre Memphis
Sound Design
Zach Badreddine – Carrie the Musical, The Circuit Playhouse
Choreography
Patdro Harris – In the Heights, Hattiloo Theatre
Supporting Actress in a Drama
Michelle Miklosey – A Streetcar Named Desire, Germantown Community Theatre
Supporting Actor in a Drama
David Foster – Peter and the Starcatcher, The Circuit Playhouse
Leading Actress in a Drama
Natalie Jones – A Streetcar Named Desire, Germantown Community Theatre
Leading Actor in a Drama
Jordan Nichols – Buyer & Cellar, The Circuit Playhouse
Supporting Actress in a Musical
Kim Sanders – Billy Elliot, Playhouse on the Square
Supporting Actor in a Musical
Justin Asher – The Producers, Theatre Memphis
Leading Actress in a Musical
Claire D. Kolheim – Sister Act, Playhouse on the Square
Leading Actor in a Musical
Nathan McHenry – Memphis, Playhouse on the Square
Small Ensemble
The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), The Next Stage at Theatre Memphis
Large Ensemble
Peter and the Starcatcher, The Circuit Playhouse
Featured Role/Cameo
L. Simeon Johnson – In the Heights, Hattiloo Theatre
Best Original Script
Byhalia, MS, POTS@TheWorks
Best Production of an Original Script
Byhalia, MS, POTS@TheWorks
Direction of a Drama
Justin Asher – A Streetcar Named Desire, Germantown Community Theatre
Direction of a Musical
Cecelia Wingate – The Producers, Theatre Memphis
Best Production of a Drama
A Streetcar Named Desire, Germantown Community Theatre
Best Musical Production
The Producers, Theatre Memphis
Special Award
Dawn Bennett – Specialty Pieces Design and Fabrication – The Producers, Theatre Memphis
The Gypsy Award
Kenesha Reed
The Behind the Scenes Award
Bea Miller
The Larry Riley Rising Star Award
Gabe Beutel-Gunn
The Eugart Yerian Lifetime Achievement Award
Jim and Jo Lynne Palmer