BALLET
Outstanding Lead Female Dancer in Ballet
Araceli Flores – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Chloe Salvail – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Amber Wilcox – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Outstanding Supporting Male Dancer in Ballet
Bennett Creighton – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Matthew Creighton – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Jordan Johnson – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Derik Shopinski – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Outstanding Supporting Female Dancer in Ballet
Kaya Carrier – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Amy DeKock – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Riley Hart – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Marcella Kander – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Tessa King – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Taryn Tucker – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Outstanding Juvenile in a Ballet
Xavier Brown-Avila – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Anna Foley – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Kelsey Gilbertie – -The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
Isabel Roman – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Lily Schneider – The Nutcracker – Starlight Dance Center
YOUTH THEATRE
Outstanding Production-Musical-Youth Theatre
Disney’s High School Musical Jr. – Theatre 29
Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – John Glenn Middle School
Sister Act – Green Room Theatre Co.
Outstanding Production-Comedy/Drama-Youth Theatre
12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
And Then There Were None – Palm Desert High School
A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas – La Quinta High School
The High Schooler’s Guide to the Galaxy – Rancho Mirage High School
Peter and the Starcatcher – Indio High School
Outstanding Director-Youth Theatre
David Catanzarite – Sister Act – Green Room Theatre Co.
John Hadley – And Then There Were None – Palm Desert High School
Leo Milmet/Ken Sarkis – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
Kelly Newhouse – The High Schooler’s Guide to the Galaxy – Rancho Mirage High School
Lydia Weiss – A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas – La Quinta High School
Outstanding Musical Director-Youth Theatre
Mark Austin/Byron Williams – Sister Act – Green Room Theatre Co.
Matt Brackstone/Kurt Kelly – Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Michael Gubler – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – John Glenn Middle School
Outstanding Choreographer-Youth Theatre
Haley Izurieta – Sister Act – Green Room Theatre Co.
Megan Noble – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – John Glenn Middle School
Ayanna Wilson – Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Lead Actor – Comedy/Drama – Youth Theatre
Indiana Behr – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
Andres Castro – Peter and the Starcatcher – Indio High School
Andrew Enriquez – Death By Chocolate – Cathedral City High School
Levi Kassinove – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
Julian Perez – A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas – La Quinta High School
Outstanding Lead Actor – Musical – Youth Theatre
Seth Dougherty – Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Erasmo Blue Luna – Sister Act – Green Room Theatre Co.
Wyatt Murdock – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – John Glenn Middle School
Joseph Portoles – Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Lead Actress – Comedy/Drama – Youth Theatre
Kassandra Catano – A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas – La Quinta High School
Lucy Huckle – The High Schooler’s Guide to the Galaxy – Rancho Mirage High School
Isabella Insingo – The Taming of the Shrew – Palm Desert High School
Victoria Jimenez – The High Schooler’s Guide to the Galaxy – Rancho Mirage High School
Lila Nash – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
Aneesa Sanchez – Picnic – Palm Springs High School
Outstanding Lead Actress – Musical – Youth Theatre
Kayla Huynh – Sister Act – Green Room Theatre Co.
Bella Oden – Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Valeria Sotomonte – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – John Glenn Middle School
Outstanding Supporting Actor – Comedy/Drama – Youth Theatre
Gram Craven – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
Nathan Dias – And Then There Were None – Palm Desert High School
Eduardo Dominguez – Peter and the Starcatcher – Indio High School
Alan Looney Escobar – Death By Chocolate – Cathedral City High School
Matt Winbourn – A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas – La Quinta High School
Outstanding Supporting Actor – Musical – Youth Theatre
Ben Amaral – Disney’s High School Musical Jr. – Theatre 29
Ethan Avalos – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – John Glenn Middle School
Enrique Beltran – Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Enrique Beltran – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – John Glenn Middle School
Josh Thomas – Disney’s High School Musical Jr. – Theatre 29
Outstanding Supporting Actress – Comedy/Drama – Youth Theatre
Lauren Bestawrus – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
Emma Boyle – A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas – La Quinta High School
Megan Briggs – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
Annette Marquez – Peter and the Starcatcher – Indio High School
Lilah Nick – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
Outstanding Supporting Actress – Musical – Youth Theatre
Lillian Becker – Disney’s High School Musical Jr. – Theatre 29
Melanie Del Cid – Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Giovanna Rodriguez – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – John Glenn Middle School
Kathryn Villalobos – Disney’s High School Musical Jr. – Theatre 29
COMEDY
Outstanding Production-Comedy
Educating Rita – Groves Cabin Theatre
Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite – Sun City Palm Desert
Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
The Mexican Revelation – Thought Theatre
The Savannah Sipping Society – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Director of a Comedy
Abe Daniels – Educating Rita – Groves Cabin Theatre
Bonnie Grace/Roger Grace – Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite – Sun City Palm Desert
Rebecca Havely – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Karen Schmitt – The Savannah Sipping Society – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Director of a Comedy – Professional
Miri Hunter – The Mexican Revelation – Thought Theatre
Michael Shaw – Hand to God – Dezart Performs
Robbie Wayne – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy
Kevin Hayles – Educating Rita – Groves Cabin Theatre
Ron Kuzoian – Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite – Sun City Palm Desert
Jerry Prager – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Marty Rudman – Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite – Sun City Palm Desert
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy – Professional
Loren Freeman – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Eddie Vona – Hand to God – Dezart Performs
Ron Young – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy
Bianca Danielle Stoker – Educating Rita – Groves Cabin Theatre
Adriana Reyes – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Karen Schmitt – Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite – Sun City Palm Desert
Ann Van Haney – The Mexican Revelation – Thought Theatre
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy – Professional
Pamla Vale Abramson – Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite – Sun City Palm Desert
Kari Kirkland – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Leanna Rodgers – The Savannah Sipping Society – Desert Theatreworks
Yo Younger – Hand to God – Dezart Performs
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
David Brendel – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
David Brendel – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Mason McIntosh – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Garet Mouat – Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite – Sun City Palm Desert
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy – Professional
Roy Abramsohn – Hand to God – Dezart Performs
Matt E. Allen – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Danny Gomez – Hand to God – Dezart Performs
Arnie Kleban – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Rob Rota – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Melanie Blue – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Shirley LeMaster – The Savannah Sipping Society – Desert Theatreworks
Alana Mittleman – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Adriana Reyes – The Savannah Sipping – Society Desert Theatreworks
Lorraine Williamson – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
DRAMA
Outstanding Production of a Drama
12 Angry Men – Desert Theatreworks
Adoption Roulette – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Other Desert Cities – Sun City Shadow Hills
The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
The Glass Menagerie – Theatre 29
Outstanding Production of a Comedy/Drama – Professional
A Doll’s House Part 2 – Coyote StageWorks
Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Hand to God – Dezart Performs
Sweat – Dezart Performs
The Michael Cruickshank Award for Outstanding Director of a Drama
Shawn Abramowitz – Adoption Roulette – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Katie Fleischman – The Glass Menagerie – Theatre 29
Darryl Jacobs – Other Desert Cities – Sun City Shadow Hills
Michael Pacas – 12 Angry Men – Desert Theatreworks
The Michael Cruickshank Award for Outstanding Director of a Drama – Professional
Darin Anthony – Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
Darin Anthony – Dinner with Friends – Coachella Valley Repertory
Dr. William Layne – The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
Michael Shaw – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Chuck Yates – A Doll’s House Part 2 – Coyote StageWorks
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
Sean Timothy Brown – The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
Chris Fleischman – The Glass Menagerie – Theatre 29
Fergus Loughnane – Adoption Roulette – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Luke Rainey – The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
Eddie Stephens – 12 Angry Men – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama – Professional
Cortez Johnson – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Corydon Melgoza – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Jerry Prager – 12 Angry Men – Desert Theatreworks
Michael Shaw – Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
David Youse – Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
Jan Briggs – Other Desert Cities – Sun City Shadow Hills
Desiree Clarke – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Adina Lawson – Adoption Roulette – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Shirley LeMaster – Murder on the Orient Express – Desert Theatreworks
Donna Parrish – Other Desert Cities – Sun City Shadow Hills
Katherine Wehler – A Streetcar Named Desire – Thought Theatre
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama – Professional
Theresa Jewett – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Robin McAlpine – A Doll’s House Part 2 – Coyote StageWorks
Jennifer Sorenson – Dinner with Friends – Coachella Valley Repertory
Yo Younger – Adoption Roulette – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
Miguel Arballo – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Chris Doshier – Twelfth Night – College of the Desert
Larry Dyekman – 12 Angry Men – Desert Theatreworks
Michael Goldman – Other Desert Cities – Sun City Shadow Hills
Mike Truelock – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama – Professional
Mark Almy – The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
Hanz Enyeart – Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
Stan Jenson – 12 Angry Men – Desert Theatreworks
Garnett Smith – The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
Cary Thompson – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Chuck Yates – Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
Melanie Blue – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Linda “Cookie” Cooke – The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
Amy Fangmeyer – The Glass Menagerie – Theatre 29
Eileen Heckel – Other Desert Cities – Sun City Shadow Hills
Elizabeth Schmelling – A Doll’s House Part 2 – Coyote StageWorks
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Professional
Corryn Cummins – Dinner with Friends – Coachella Valley Repertory
Barbara Gruen – A Doll’s House Part 2 – Coyote StageWorks
Deborah Harmon – Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
MUSICAL
Outstanding Production Musical
The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Beehive: The 60’s Musical – Desert Theatreworks
Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Gary Daigneault – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Kathryn Ferguson – Once Upon A Mattress – Theatre 29
Rebecca Havely – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Timm McBride – Beehive: The 60’s Musical – Desert Theatreworks
Daniela Ryan – Mamma Mia! – Desert Theatreworks
Derik Shopinski – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Director of a Musical – Professional
Ron Celona – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
Se Layne – Peter Pan – Palm Canyon Theatre
Ray Limon – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Janet Miller – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Robbie Wayne – Those Muscle Bound Cowboys From Snake Pit Gulch – Desert Rose Playhouse
Outstanding Musical Director of a Musical
Scott Clinkscales – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Scott Clinkscales – Sister Act – Theatre 29
Kathryn Ferguson – Once Upon A Mattress – Theatre 29
Donald Kelley – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Donald Kelley – Beehive: The 60’s Musical – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Musical Director of a Musical – Professional
Wayne Abravanel – Sexy Widows – Sun City Palm Desert
Joshua Carr – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Jaci Davis – Peter Pan – Palm Canyon Theatre
Jaci Davis – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Scott T. Smith – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Scott Storr – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
Jennifer Stowe – Mamma Mia! – Desert Theatreworks
The Michele Gaines Award for Outstanding Choreographer of a Musical
Stacy Casaluci-Grenrock – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Stacy Casaluci-Grenrock – Mamma Mia! – Desert Theatreworks
Scott Clinkscales/Lisa Goldberg – Sister Act – Theatre 29
Dani Jara – Beehive: The 60’s Musical – Desert Theatreworks
Derik Shopinski – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
The Michele Gaines Award for Outstanding Choreographer of a Musical – Professional
Jose De La Cuesta – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
Stephanie Eley – The Pajama Game – Palm Canyon Theatre
Se Layne – Peter Pan – Palm Canyon Theatre
Ray Limon – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Janet Miller/Rebecca Schroeder – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Lou Galvan – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Mike Hadley – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Charles Harvey – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Anthony Nannini – Those Muscle Bound Cowboys From Snake Pit Gulch – Desert Rose Playhouse
James Owens – Disney’s Mary Poppins- Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical – Professional
Joshua Carr – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Paul Grant – Camelot – Palm Canyon Theatre
Gilmore Rizzo – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Rob Rota – Those Muscle Bound Cowboys From Snake Pit Gulch – Desert Rose Playhouse
Nicholas Sloan – The Pajama Game – Palm Canyon Theatre
William Stetz – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Laura Berry – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Michelle Mendoza – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Kylie Robinson – Once Upon A Mattress – Theatre 29
Elizabeth Schmelling – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Jamie Leigh Walker – The Pajama Game – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical – Professional
Kelly Ebsary – Once Upon A Mattress – Theatre 29
Se Layne – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Se Layne – Camelot – Palm Canyon Theatre
Kellee McQuinn – Peter Pan – Palm Canyon Theatre
Melodie Wolford – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Mark Demry – Mamma Mia! – Desert Theatreworks
Cruz Jimenez – Once Upon A Mattress – Theatre 29
Cameron Merrihew – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Gary Powers – The Pajama Game – Palm Canyon Theatre
Christopher Schoonover – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical – Professional
Bryan Miller – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Michael Pacas – Those Muscle Bound Cowboys From Snake Pit Gulch – Desert Rose Playhouse
Rob Rota – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Don Savage – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Garnett Smith – Camelot – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
Allegra Angelo – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Cindy Daigneault – Sister Act – Theatre 29
Leslye Martinez – Beehive: The 60’s Musical – Desert Theatreworks
Kelly McDaniel – Mamma Mia! – Desert Theatreworks
Gina Notrica – Beehive: The 60’s Musical – Desert Theatreworks
Karen Schmitt – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical – Professional
Stacy Huntington – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Robin Lavalley – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Jovi Olivas – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Teri Ralston – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
Marcia Rodd – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
The Bill Groves Award for Outstanding Juvenile
Natalia Fernandez – The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
Victoria Mendoza – The Big Broadway Sing Along Too! – Desert Theatreworks
Adonai Patu – Once Upon A Mattress – Theatre 29
Tess Phillips-Martinez – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Emma Sanchez – Sister Act – Theatre 29
Kayia Treash – The Crucible – Palm Canyon Theatre
Ben Van Dijk – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
CABARET / REVUE
Outstanding Production Cabaret/Revue
From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Hollywood Valentine – Life is a Cabaret
King of the Song Cue Ball – Life is a Cabaret
On The Twenty-First Century – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
The Big Broadway Sing Along Too! – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Production Cabaret/Revue – Professional
I’m Nothing Without You – Together Side By Side – Life Is A Cabaret
Life, Love & Hollywood – Coachella Valley Repertory
Magic Moments That Last Forever – Life is a Cabaret
Outstanding Director of a Cabaret/Revue
Ben Costello – Ben Costello’s Company B – On The Air! – Theatre 29
Jerome Elliott – King of the Song Cue Ball – Life is a Cabaret
Jerome Elliott – On The Twenty-First Century – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Derik Shopinski – From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Derik Shopinski – Sounds of the Season – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Musical Director of a Cabaret/Revue – Professional
Joel Baker – I’m Nothing Without You – Together Side By Side – Life Is A Cabaret
Tim Bruneau – Magic Moments That Last Forever – Life is a Cabaret
Jaci Davis – From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Constance Gordy – On The Twenty-First Century – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Sam Kriger – Life, Love & Hollywood – Coachella Valley Repertory
Denis Moreen – King of the Song Cue Ball – Life is a Cabaret
Outstanding Lead Male Performer in a Cabaret/Revue
David Bader – Hollywood Valentine – Life is a Cabaret
Ben Costello – Ben Costello’s Company B – On The Air! – Theatre 29
Jerome Elliott – King of the Song Cue Ball – Life is a Cabaret
Earl Mitchell – Magic Moments That Last Forever – Life is a Cabaret
Jacob Samples – On The Twenty-First Century – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Outstanding Lead Male Performer in a Cabaret/Revue – Professional
Jeff Lesser – I’m Nothing Without You – Together Side By Side – Life Is A Cabaret
Michael Pacas – From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Michael Pacas – On The Twenty-First Century – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Lance Phillips-Martinez – The Big Broadway Sing Along Too! – Desert Theatreworks
Ben Reece – From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Ben Reece – Sounds of the Season – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Lead Female Performer in a Cabaret/Revue
Alisha Bates – The Big Broadway Sing Along Too! – Desert Theatreworks
Jaci Davis – On The Twenty-First Century – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Michelle Mendoza – The Big Broadway Sing Along Too! – Desert Theatreworks
Elizabeth Schmelling – Sounds of the Season – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Lead Female Performer in a Cabaret/Revue – Professional
Francesca Amari – From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Se Layne – From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Se Layne – Sounds of the Season – Palm Canyon Theatre
Emily Lindbeck – Magic Moments That Last Forever – Life is a Cabaret
Leslie Tinnaro – I’m Nothing Without You – Together Side By Side – Life Is A Cabaret
Outstanding Supporting Male Performer in a Cabaret/Revue
Dennis “Easy” Boos – Ben Costello’s Company B – On The Air! – Theatre 29
Scott Clinkscales – Sounds of the Season – Palm Canyon Theatre
Charles Harvey – Ben Costello’s Company B – On The Air! – Theatre 29
Anthony Nannini – Sounds of the Season – Palm Canyon Theatre
Raul Valenzuela – The Big Broadway Sing Along Too! – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Supporting Female Performer in a Cabaret/Revue
Allegra Angelo – Sounds of the Season – Palm Canyon Theatre
Jaci Davis – From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Janeen Duff – Ben Costello’s Company B – On The Air! – Theatre 29
Nikki Hock – From Broadway With Love – Palm Canyon Theatre
Leslye Martinez – The Big Broadway Sing Along Too! – Desert Theatreworks
STAGED READING
Outstanding Production-Staged Reading
Battle of the Exes – Script2Stage2Screen
Fences – Green Room Theatre Co.
How I Learned to Drive – Green Room Theatre Co.
Intermission – Script2Stage2Screen
The Choice – Script2Stage2Screen
Outstanding Director of a Staged Reading
Desiree Clark – Gruesome Playground Injuries – Coyote StageWorks
Chet Cole – Intermission – Script2Stage2Screen
Jason Hull – Battle of the Exes – Script2Stage2Screen
Adina Lawson – How I Learned to Drive – Green Room Theatre Co.
Jeffrey Strange – Fences Green Room – Theatre Co.
Outstanding Director of a Staged Reading – Professional
Don Amendolia – The Normal Heart – Coyote StageWorks
Gina Bikales – The Choice – Script2Stage2Screen
Gina Bikales – Taking Care of Mimi – Script2Stage2Screen
Deborah Harmon – A Walk in the Woods – Coyote StageWorks
Chuck Yates – The Niceties – Coyote StageWorks
Outstanding Lead Male Performer in a Staged Reading
Sean Timothy Brown – Gruesome Playground Injuries – Coyote StageWorks
Chet Cole – Red Speedo – Coyote StageWorks
Chet Cole – The Choice – Script2Stage2Screen
Dan Graff – Battle of the Exes – Script2Stage2Screen
Richard Marlow – How I Learned to Drive – Green Room Theatre Co.
Outstanding Lead Male Performer in a Staged Reading – Professional
Don Amendolia – A Walk in the Woods – Coyote StageWorks
Joseph Baken – Red Speedo – Coyote StageWorks
Landry Barb – Fences – Green Room Theatre Co.
Michael Shaw – The Normal Heart – Coyote StageWorks
Chuck Yates – A Walk in the Woods – Coyote StageWorks
David Youse – The Normal Heart – Coyote StageWorks
Outstanding Lead Female Performer in a Staged Reading
Melanie Blue – How I Learned to Drive – Green Room Theatre Co.
Pamela Cole – Intermission – Script2Stage2Screen
Phylicia Mason – Gruesome Playground Injuries – Coyote StageWorks
Diane Moore – Battle of the Exes – Script2Stage2Screen
Alden West – Taking Care of Mimi – Script2Stage2Screen
Outstanding Lead Female Performer in a Staged Reading – Professional
Britt Adams – The Niceties – Coyote StageWorks
Lee Bryant – The Unexpected Man – Coyote StageWorks
Dawnielle Smith – Fences – Green Room Theatre Co.
Marsha Waterbury – The Niceties – Coyote StageWorks
Outstanding Supporting Male Performer in a Staged Reading
Brad Bryeans – Intermission – Script2Stage2Screen
Terry Huber – Battle of the Exes – Script2Stage2Screen
Rupert Smith – Taking Care of Mimi – Script2Stage2Screen
Outstanding Supporting Male Performer in a Staged Reading – Professional
Shawn Abramowitz – The Normal Heart – Coyote StageWorks
Corbett Brattin – Battle of the Exes – Script2Stage2Screen
Hanz Enyeart – The Normal Heart – Coyote StageWorks
Chuck Yates – The Normal Heart – Coyote StageWorks
David Youse – Red Speedo – Coyote StageWorks
Outstanding Supporting Female Performer in a Staged Reading
Shirley LeMaster – Taking Care of Mimi – Script2Stage2Screen
Diane Moore – Intermission – Script2Stage2Screen
Elizabeth Schmelling – Red Speedo – Coyote StageWorks
Outstanding Supporting Female Performer in a Staged Reading – Professional
Keisha D. – Battle of the Exes – Script2Stage2Screen
Robin McAlpine – The Normal Heart – Coyote StageWorks
Patricia West-Del Ruth – How I Learned to Drive – Green Room Theatre Co.
The Bill Groves Award for Outstanding Original Writing
David Hanson – Intermission – Script2Stage2Screen
Jason Hull – Battle of the Exes – Script2Stage2Screen
Ann Van Haney – The Mexican Revelation – Thought Theatre
Elizabeth Fuller/Joel Vig – Adoption Roulette – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Roger Walker – The Choice – Script2Stage2Screen
TECHNICAL AWARDS
Outstanding Set Design
Marlys Costello – Other Desert Cities – Sun City Shadow Hills
Gary Daigneault – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Abe Daniels – Educating Rita – Groves Cabin Theatre
Tessa Gregory-Walker – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
John Hadley – And Then There Were None – Palm Desert High School
Kathy Karsten – Peter and the Starcatcher – Indio High School
Rory Pratt – Picnic – Palm Springs High School
Outstanding Set Design – Professional
Jimmy Cuomo – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
Jimmy Cuomo – Dinner with Friends – Coachella Valley Repertory
Daniel Gray/Lance Phillips-Martinez – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Thomas L. Valach – Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
Bruce Weber – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Outstanding Sound Design
Miguel Arballo/Tessa Gregory-Walker – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Scott Clinkscales – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Tessa Gregory-Walker – 12 Angry Men – Desert Theatreworks
Tessa Gregory-Walker – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Maiya Orosco – Adoption Roulette – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Sean Seymour – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Sound Design – Professional
Jason Smith – A Doll’s House Part 2 – Coyote StageWorks
David Hobday – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Clark Dugger – Daniel’s Husband – Dezart Performs
Robbie Wayne – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Clark Dugger – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Outstanding Lighting Design
Ashton J. Bolanos – Adoption Roulette – Desert Ensemble Theatre Co.
Scott Clinkscales – Sister Act – Theatre 29
Kirsten Cunningham – The Nutcracker – CK Dance Company
Abe Daniels – Educating Rita – Groves Cabin Theatre
Lisa Goldberg – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Ron Newhouse – The High Schooler’s Guide to the Galaxy – Rancho Mirage High School
Outstanding Lighting Design – Professional
Phil Murphy – 12 Angry Men – Desert Theatreworks
Phil Murphy – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Phil Murphy – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Jason Smith – A Doll’s House Part 2 – Coyote StageWorks
Keith Smith – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Moira Wilkie-Whitaker – Dinner with Friends – Coachella Valley Repertory
Outstanding Costume Design
Tera Bottorff/Cindy Daigneault – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
Kathryn Ferguson – Once Upon A Mattress – Theatre 29
Michelle Mendoza – Beehive: The 60’s Musical – Desert Theatreworks
Michelle Mendoza – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Michelle Mendoza – Mamma Mia! – Desert Theatreworks
Jennifer Pannell – Disney’s Newsies – Desert Theatreworks
Jennifer Pannell – Peter and the Starcatcher – Indio High School
Outstanding Costume Design – Professional
Frank Cazares – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
Kathryn Ferguson/Derik Shopinski – Camelot – Palm Canyon Theatre
Heather Reba – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Derik Shopinski – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Derik Shopinski – The Nutcracker – CK Dance
The Ron Hamm Award for Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design
Miri Hunter – A Streetcar Named Desire – Thought Theatre
Michelle Mendoza – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Michelle Mendoza – Mamma Mia! – Desert Theatreworks
Michelle Mendoza – Neil Simon’s Rumors – Desert Theatreworks
Leslie Scheil – 12 Angry Jurors – Palm Valley School
The Ron Hamm Award for Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design – Professional
Brandon Cincotta – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
Kathryn Maholik – Anything Goes – Desert Theatricals
Timm McBride – Beehive: The 60’s Musical – Desert Theatreworks
Lynda Shaeps – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Mado Nunez/Derik Shopinski/Allegra Angelo – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Outstanding Props and Special Effects
Catherine Inscore – Once Upon A Mattress – Theatre 29
Kathy Karstens – Peter and the Starcatcher – Indio High School
Richard Marlow – The Pajama Game – Palm Canyon Theatre
Richard Marlow/Allegra Angelo – The King & I – Palm Canyon Theatre
Cecilia Orosco – Sweat – Dezart Performs
Tessa Gregory-Walker/Nick Wass – Disney’s Mary Poppins – Desert Theatreworks
Outstanding Props and Special Effects – Professional
Marsha Berry/Flying by Foy – Peter Pan – Palm Canyon Theatre
Nicholas Cox – Ballroom – Coachella Valley Repertory
James Cesena/Matthew McLean/Robbie Wayne – Die Mommie Die! – Desert Rose Playhouse
J.W. Layne – The Addams Family – College of the Desert
Matthew McAvene Creations – Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre 29
2020 SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENT
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