2019 Towny Awards

T&C's 2019
Season Montage-
Video by Michael Schiumo

TOWN AND COUNTRY CUP FOR BEST PRODUCTION

Awarded to production that demonstrated outstanding merit on all levels – acting, directing, production values, etc. Cup will be displayed in the theater

OKLAHOMA *** Winner
Directed by Jon Knapp
Produced by Michael McClintic
Music Directed by Joe Nappi

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Next to Normal
Directed by Nancy Ridgeway
Produced by Rob Rosiello
Music Directed by Joe Nappi

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Cold Stun - World
Premiere Drama
Directed by Sarah LeClair
Produced by Alana Caraccio

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Directed by Sheldon Zeff
Produced by Nancy Ridgeway

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Murder on the Nile
Directed by David Swartz
Produced by Kim O’Byrne

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A Christmas Story
Directed by Anna Hughes
Produced by Joe O'Neill
and Nancy Ridgeway

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BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

Brittany Delaware *** Winner
as Jacqueline de Severac
in Murder on the Nile

Melissa Schiumo
as Diana Goodman
in Next to Normal

Elaine Wallace
as Marabeth Cook
in Cold Stun

Patricia Curley
as Laurey Williams
in Oklahoma!

Alyssa Moore
as Mother
in A Christmas Story

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Michael Schiumo/Brian Kelly/Kevin Palardy *** Winners
in The Complete Works
of Shakespeare Abridged

Brian Kelly
as Dan Goodman
in Next to Normal

Lee Damon
as Curly
in Oklahoma!

Andy McPhee
as the Narrator
in A Christmas Story

Kevin Palardy
as the Old Man
in A Christmas Story

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Suzanne Ardite *** Winner
as Aunt Eller
in Oklahoma!

Nicole Telesco
as Natalie Goodman
in Next to Normal

Valerie Sharper
as Miss Shields
in A Christmas Story

Colby Langweiler
as Ado Annie
in Oklahoma!

Jesse Roy
as Louise
in Murder On The Nile

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Mark Whitman *** Winner
as Will Parker
in Oklahoma!

Sean O’Neill
as Dr. Fine/Madden
in Next to Normal

Evan Creedon
as Smith
in Murder On The Nile

Adam Zucal
as Ali Hakim
in Oklahoma!

Jim McIntosh
as Jim
in The Complete Works
of Shakespeare (Abridged)

RISING STAR AWARD

John Yankanich *** Winner
as Gabe
in Next to Normal

Will Trymbiski
as Ralphie Parker
in A Christmas Story

Philip Schneller
as Scut Farkus
in A Christmas Story

EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARD

This award was created in 2016 to honor excellence in design. This year, the category has been split into 4 separate categories, recognizing individuals and teams of artists for their innovative, creative design work on individual shows. The designs you select should have enhanced the world of the play with great attention to detail for both the actors and the audience.

LIGHTING DESIGN

Walter Hauck and Anne Hauck (Next to Normal)
Walter Hauck and Anne Hauck (Cold Stun)
Scott Monsees (Oklahoma!) *** Winner
Jim McIntosh (The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged)
Dave Cassels (Murder on the Nile)
Walter Hauck (A Christmas Story)

SET, SCENIC DESIGN AND PROPERTIES

Jon Knapp (Set Design), T. Mark Cole (Scenic Design) (Next to Normal)
Jon Knapp (Set Design), Barbara Emch (Scenic Design), Kim O'Byrne (Properties) (Cold Stun)
Barbara Emch (Scenic Design) and John Neuman (Properties) (Oklahoma!) *** Winner
Dave Sharper (Set Design) and Barb Emch (Scenic Design) (The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged)
Dave Sharper (Set Design), Barb Emch (Scenic Design) and Jen Ahr (Properties) (Murder on the Nile)
Dave Sharper (Set Design), Barb Emch (Scenic Design) and Karen Abrams (Properties) (A Christmas Story)

COSTUME, MAKEUP, WIG AND HAIR