Awards

Trooper Hard working, willing to help, this actor was always positive and offering help, with hours long past what was decent to expect. Chrissy Jordan.

Boosters Caring, thoughtful, and sweet describes the treats these three actors offered us, but it was a positive boost as we rehearsed on the Saturday between good Friday and Easter. For their morale building efforts, we offer them a small token of our appreciation with our Care Bear pencils.
Rookie of the Year
He’s also there with a positive, can-do attitude which improves the entire show. When we had a rough choreography spot, he’s the one who filled it creatively and joyfully. Thank you Michael Manansala.

Theatre Rules! The backstage enforcer we love and desperately need, whose enthusiasm makes this award have two meanings, Katie Shea


Techie of the Year
I have plenty of things to worry about with each production, but lighting wasn’t one of them. Allison, for countless hours and willing revisions to get the lights just right.

Golden Hammer
David Harris. I’m speechless at your talent and commitment and am terrified about finding 5 people to replace you. Thank you.


Best supporting actor
Paul Moore You Can’t Take it With You

Best supporting actress
Rachael SchlingmannRAGS

Best actor
Joey Haddock RAGS

Best actress
Sara Suginaka You Can’t Take it

Bratlund Scholarship David Harris

With theater we find the most profound expressions of human’s greatest triumphs and failures, foibles and fantasies; sometimes all in the show. This year we were challenged through the music, content, and artistic intent of our very complex 3rd show, RAGS. From decisive auditions through derisive early rehearsals, we learned trust and focus. We took risks, committed our energies, and kept showing up for the next rehearsal because we had something to share with our audience. First and foremost, we showed them a big show on a big stage (I hope everyone appreciates this facility – only a few of us will ever perform on a 75’ stage with a full orchestra pit again – and if you ever do, please send me front row comps). Our twenty actors populating the streets of New York should be especially proud of their ability to pull off nonsynchronous action which supported the show without stealing it. The pit orchestra has my eternal admiration as they deciphered a score which had been partially revised several times. We also showed our audience a timely, relevant production wrestling with the same issues as the front pages and editorial columns. With gorgeous, sweeping music, we entertained with what had been a little known, roughly cut rock, and instead offered a glittering jewel, enriching all of our lives. Along with our families and friends in the audience, we broadened our community more than ever before, sharing live stage theater with record numbers of people. And they will be back, to see you again, and see what we can do next. Thank you for your trust, effort, and talent, and congratulations on a tremendous accomplishment with the third show of Theatre JM’s season: RAGS.