DayTonys & Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame

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2010-2011 Awards

Best Overall Productions

High School

  • The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
  • Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
  • The Complete History of America (abridged), Tippecanoe High School
  • All Shook Up, Centerville High School
  • The Diary of Anne Frank, Centerville High School

Collegiate:

  • Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
  • Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College

Community

  • A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
  • Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
  • Southern Comforts, Young at Heart
  • Precious Heart, Dayton Theatre Guild

High School Theatre Awards

Awards of Excellence

Design and Production

Costume Design
  • Akayla Crawford (Student) - Wayne High School, The Man Who Came to Dinner
  • Erin Winslow (Adult) - Northmont High School, Disney's Beauty & the Beast
Lighting Design
  • Joe Beumer & Andrew Diamond (Adult) - Centerville High School, All Shook Up
Projection Design
  • Emily Duerr (Student) - Centerville High School, The Diary of Anne Frank
Properties
  • Cat Palmer and Tara Fugate (Student) - Centerville High School, The Diary of Anne Frank
Scenic Design
  • Mike Cordonnier (Adult) - Centerville High School, The Diary of Anne Frank
  • Theatrical Production Students - Tippecanoe High School, The Complete History of America (abridged)
Scenic Artist
  • Leah Grommon (Adult) - Stivers School for the Arts, The Curious Savage

Direction

Dance Choreography
  • Michael Wadham (Adult) - Alter High School, Oklahoma!
Direction
  • Amy Corson (Student) - Centerville High School, Crimes of the Heart
  • Kay Bosse (Adult) - Northmont High School, A (An Adaptation of the Scarlet Letter)
Orchestra
  • Orchestra under the direction of Melissa Durst (Adult) - Centerville High School, All Shook Up

Performance

Ensemble Performance
  • The Cast of The Curious Savage – Stivers School for the Arts, The Curious Savage
Leading Role
  • Amanda Koslow as Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Springboro High School
  • Braelyn Hanenkratt as Mrs. Savage in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
  • Brendon Embry as Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Centerville High School
  • Brett Mutter as Beast in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
  • Brett Mutter as Roger in A (An Adaptation of the Scarlet Letter), Northmont High School
  • Carly Snyder as Natalie in All Shook Up, Centerville High School
  • Dallas Pritt as Jimmy in 110 in the Shade, Tecumseh High School
  • Jade Lee as Erin in And, Stivers School for the Arts
  • Jasmine Shahbazi as Anne/Hester in A (An Adaptation of the Scarlet Letter), Northmont High School
  • Karley Holdeman as Pearl in A (An Adaptation of the Scarlet Letter), Northmont High School
  • Lauren Dimario as Gerda in Snow Queen, Alter High School
  • Leigha Witt as Miss Adelaide in Guys & Dolls, Wayne High School
  • Michael Pretorius as Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Springboro High School
  • Michele Fink as Herself in The Complete History of America (abridged), Tippecanoe High School
  • Rachel Snyder as Eve in The Apple Tree, Stivers School for the Arts
  • Samantha Eastman as Herself in The Complete History of America (abridged), Tippecanoe High School
  • Samantha Eastman as Hedy Larue in How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, Tippecanoe High School
  • Sara Valiquette as Fairy Mae in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
  • Scott Reckers as Himself in The Complete History of America (abridged), Tippecanoe High School
  • Trevor Coran as Cogsworth in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
  • Trey Melvin as Titus Savage in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
  • Zach Jagielski as Ali Hakim in Oklahoma!, Alter High School
Supporting Role
  • Cullen Quigley as Bun Foo in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Springboro High School
  • Cydnie Hampton as Flannery in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Springboro High School
  • Drew Sanders as Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof, Troy High School
  • Emily Young as Silly Girl & Enchantress in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
  • Jasmine Shahbazi as Silly Girl in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
  • Kathriyn Klens as Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Springboro High School
  • Lexi Muller as Louise Peary in Play On!, Kettering Fairmont High School
  • Lisa Glover as Mimi & Featured Dancer in Guys & Dolls, Wayne High School
  • Trey Melvin as Kyle in And, Stivers School for the Arts
  • Varun Rau as Ching Ho in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Springboro High School

Awards of Merit

Design and Production

Costume Design
  • Allie Tura (Student) - Alter High School, Snow Queen
  • Jan Kledzik (Adult) - Centerville High School, The Diary of Anne Frank
  • Lisa Benjamin (Adult) - Stivers School for the Arts, The Curious Savage
Lighting Design
  • Jeremy Imboden (Adult) - Troy High School, Fiddler on the Roof
  • Rebecca Browning (Student) - Beavercreek High School, Our Town
Makeup
  • David Michaels (Adult) – Northmont High School, Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Music Design
  • Tom Kendo (Student) – Alter High School, Snow Queen
Properties
  • Cat Palmer, Katy Jentoft, & Sara Jentoft (Student) - Centerville High School, Crimes of the Heart
  • Debra Spellman (Adult) - Tecumseh High School, 110 in the Shade
  • Leah Grommon (Adult) - Stivers School for the Arts, The Curious Savage
  • Theatrical Production Students - Tippecanoe High School, The Complete History of America (abridged)
Scenic Design
  • Bruce Brown (Adult) - Northmont High School, A (An Adaptation of the Scarlet Letter)
  • Leah Grommon & Karla Hemmelgarn (Adult) - Stivers School for the Arts, The Curious Savage
  • Mike Cordonnier & Joe Kelzer (Adult) - Centerville High School, Hello Dolly!
  • Suzuka Watanabe (Student) - Centerville High School, Crimes of the Heart
Sound Design
  • Andrew Diamond (Student) - Centerville High School, Crimes of the Heart
  • John Findley (Adult) - Alter High School, Snow Queen
  • Tommy Young (Adult) - Kettering Fairmont High School, Play On!

Direction

Dance Choreography
  • Jennifer Krauskopf (Adult) - Northmont High School, Disney's Beauty & the Beast
  • Lisa Glover (Student) - Wayne High School, Guys & Dolls
  • Seth Helton (Adult) - Troy High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Direction
  • Angela Tomaselli (Adult) - Stivers School for the Arts, And
  • Angela Tomaselli (Adult) - Stivers School for the Arts, The Curious Savage
  • Melissa Montag (Adult) - Wayne High School, The Man Who Came to Dinner
Musical Direction
  • Stephanie Cunningham (Adult) - Troy High School, Fiddler on the Roof
  • Susan Plemons & Kirsten Showers (Adult) - Wayne High School, Guys & Dolls
Orchestra
  • Orchestra under the direction of Jeff Powell (Adult) - Tecumseh High School, 110 in the Shade
  • Performance

    Ensemble Performance
    • The Blue Cast of The Complete History of America (abridged) - Tippecanoe High School, The Complete History of America (abridged)
    • The Cast of Crimes of the Heart - Centerville High School, Crimes of the Heart
    • The Cast of Cut! - Wayne High School, Cut!
    • The Cast of Fiddler on the Roof - Troy High School, Fiddler on the Roof
    • The Cast of How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying - Tippecanoe High School, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    Leading Role
    • A.J. Breslin as Dr. Gibbs in Our Town, Kettering Fairmont High School
    • Alayna Spence as Fairy Mae in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
    • Aubrey Keith as Lenny in Crimes of the Heart, Centerville High School
    • Bradley Farmer as Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Springboro High School
    • Brandon Evans as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Troy High School
    • Caitlyn Shiner as Stage Manager in Our Town, Beavercreek High School
    • Caroline Grogan as Violet Imbry in Play On!, Kettering Fairmont High School
    • Cate Walters as Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Alter High School
    • Colin Petrello as Curly in Oklahoma!, Alter High School
    • Daniel Grigg as Kai in Snow Queen, Alter High School
    • David Baker as Korczak in Korczak's Children, Troy High School
    • David Thomas as E in Cut!, Wayne High School
    • David Thomas as Beverly Carlton in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Wayne High School
    • Eric McCalister as Jeeff in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
    • Erin Ulman as Meg in Crimes of the Heart, Centerville High School
    • Evan Bourelle as JB Biggley in How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, Tippecanoe High School
    • Evan LaChance as Adam in The Apple Tree, Stivers School for the Arts
    • Jenna Schairbaum as Herself in The Complete History of America (abridged), Tippecanoe High School
    • Jon Cox as Himself in The Complete History of America (abridged), Tippecanoe High School
    • Katie Whitten as Lizzie in 110 in the Shade, Tecumseh High School
    • Kyle Mercuri as Samuel Savage in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
    • Lisa Glover as Maggie Cutler in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Wayne High School
    • Margaret Foley as Lily Belle in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
    • Sam Studebaker as Starbuck in 110 in the Shade, Tecumseh High School
    • Sean Cassidy as Billy Carewe in Play On!, Kettering Fairmont High School
    • Sean Davis as Lumiere in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
    • Steven Smith as Himself in The Complete History of America (abridged), Tippecanoe High School
    • Taylor Martin as Miss Adelaide in Guys & Dolls, Wayne High School
    • TJ Klopfstein as Saul Watson in Play On!, Kettering Fairmont High School
    • Zach Dever as Himself in The Complete History of America (abridged), Tippecanoe High School
    Supporting Role
    • Akayla Crawford as Harriet Stanley in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Wayne High School
    • Alison Kolber as Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, Troy High School
    • Amanda Cunningham as Silly Girl in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
    • Britany Stapleton as Fruma Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof, Troy High School
    • Charlie Kleptz as Chip in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
    • Destre Inlow as Aggie Manville in Play On!, Kettering Fairmont High School
    • Emily Royer as Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof, Troy High School
    • Erin Ulman as Margot Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Centerville High School
    • Jessany Middleton as Florence in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
    • Julia Gomez as Mrs. Gibb in Our Town, Beavercreek High School
    • Kaitie Espeleta as Babette in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
    • Kate Robinson as Edith Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Centerville High School
    • Micala Behrens as Madame, the Wardrobe in Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Northmont High School
    • Stephanie Patino-Garfias as Mrs. Paddy in The Curious Savage, Stivers School for the Arts
    • Zach Jagielski as Sergeant in Snow Queen, Alter High School

    Collegiate Awards

    Awards of Excellence

    Design and Production

    Choreography
    • Katy Russell/Alexandra Turner, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    Costume Design
    • Ruth Clements, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    Direction
    • David Brush, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    • Bob & Ruth Clements, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    Lighting Design
    • Gina Neuerer, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    Properties
    • Terry Stump, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    Set Design
    • Terry Stump, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    Special - Hair & Makeup Design
    • Jessica Diane Hickling, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University

    Performance

    Acting in a Leading Role
    • Jessica Diane Hickling, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    • Gabriel Pyle, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    • Isaac Hollister, Foreigner, Sinclair Community College
    • Keely Heyl, See How They Run, Cedarville University
    Acting in a Supporting Role
    • Risa Hillsman, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    Guest Performance
    • Rachel Wilson, Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    • Melissa Kerr Ertsgaard, Foreigner, Sinclair Community College
    Ensemble Performance
    • Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    • Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    Musical Performance
    • The Band, Flash…Musical, Clark State Community College

    Awards of Merit

    Design and Production

    Choreography
    • Rodney Veal, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    Costume Design
    • Kathleen Hotmer, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    • Debbie Henderson, Flash…Musical, Clark State Community College
    Direction
    • Kimberly Borst, Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    • Nelson Sheeley, Foreigner, Sinclair Community College
    Lighting Design
    • Dan Hunt, Flash…Musical, Clark State Community College
    • Robert Clements, See How They Run, Cedarville University
    • Gina Neuerer, Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    Musical Direction
    • John Faas, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    • Beth Cram Porter, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    Properties
    • Emily Dykman/Doug Malcolm/Kristin Troyer, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    • Donald N C Jones, See How They Run, Cedarville University
    Set Design
    • Terry Stump, Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    • Bob Clements, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    • Donald N C Jones, See How They Run, Cedarville University
    • Dan Hunt, Flash…Musical, Clark State Community College
    Sound Design
    • John Findley, Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    • Geoffrey D Moss, Flash…Musical, Clark State Community College

    Performance

    Acting in a Leading Role
    • Allison Husko, Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    • Patrick Lillis, The Diviners, University of Dayton
    • William Courson, Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    • Josiah Hutchings, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    • Alexander Mol, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    • Josiah Hutchings, See How They Run, Cedarville University
    Acting in a Supporting Role
    • Steven Brotherton, Foreigner, Sinclair Community College
    • Anna Zavodney, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    • Angela Dermer, Women of Lockerbie, Sinclair Community College
    • Corinne Derusha, Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    • Lindsay McGee, Hello Dolly, Cedarville University
    Ensemble Performance
    • Once on this Island, Sinclair Community College
    • The Importance of Being Earnest, Cedarville University

    Community Theatre Awards

    Awards of Excellence

    Design and Production

    Choreography
    Costume Design
    • Carol Finley, The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild
    Direction
    • Kay Frances Wean, Seussical , Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Fran Pesch, Southern Comforts, Young at Heart
    Lighting Design
    • John Falkenbach, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • John Falkenbach, MID-LIFE The Crisis Musical, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    Musical Direction
    • John Benjamin, Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    Properties
    • Blake Senseman, Precious Heart, Dayton Theatre Guild
    Set Design
    • Blake Senseman, The Sugar Witch, Dayton Theatre Guild
    Sound Design
    • Andrew Spohn, A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South

    Performance

    Acting in a Leading Role
    • Evan Benjamin, Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Franklin Johnson, The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Bryan Burckle, Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Jonathon Berry, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Amelia Bergmann, Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Emily Fultz, Joseph, Playhouse South
    • Lynn Kesson , A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • Danielle Dowler , A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • Darren Maddox, The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Jeanette Grout, Seussical-Jungle, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Catherine Collins , A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • Jessica Suba , A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • Anna Prince, A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • Barbara Jorgensen, Southern Comforts, Young at Heart
    • Andrew Larochelle, MID-LIFE The Crisis Musical, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Michael Shannon, Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Tammy Makela , A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    Acting in a Supporting Role
    • Rebecca Riffle, Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Barbara Lurie, Charley's Aunt, Troy Civic Theatre
    • Rich Embry, Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    Ensemble Performance
    • A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • MID-LIFE The Crisis Musical, Beavercreek Community Theatre

    Awards of Merit

    Design and Production

    Choreography
    • Megan Wean, Seussical-Jungle, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Annette Looper, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    Costume Design
    • Carol Finley, Precious Heart, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Maria Klueber/Lori Watamaniuk, Seussical-Jungle, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Tony Mullins, A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    Direction
    • Chris Harmon, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Craig Smith, A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • Doug Lloyd, Spitfire Grill, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • John Falkenbach, MID-LIFE The Crisis Musical, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    Lighting Design
    • John Falkenbach, The Sugar Witch, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • John Falkenbach, Spitfire Grill, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Jason Vogel, A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    Musical Direction
    • Dr. James Tipps, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    Properties
    • Adrienne Niess & Ann Meyer, Seussical , Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Blake Senseman, The Sugar Witch, Dayton Theatre Guild
    Set Design
    • Bruce Brown, Octette Bridge Club, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Bruce Brown , Seussical , Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • John A Falkenbach, MID-LIFE The Crisis Musical, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Chris Harmon, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Greg Smith, Precious Heart, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Greg Smith, The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Chris Harmon, La Cages Aux Folles, Dayton Playhouse
    • Craig Smith, A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • Bruce Brown, Spitfire Grill, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    Set Dressing/Props
    • Wendi Michael, Precious Heart, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Blake Senseman & Natasha Randall, The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild
    Sound Design
    • K. L. Storer, The Sugar Witch, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Craig Roberts, The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild
    Special - Hair & Wigs
    • Greg Smith, Ravenscroft, Dayton Theatre Guild

    Performance

    Acting in a Leading Role
    • Kelsey Celek, Spitfire Grill, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Barbara Coriell, Wit, Dayton Playhouse
    • Kerri Haldeman, MID-LIFE The Crisis Musical, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • William Fulmer, The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Dean Swann, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Tina Hayes, Sylvia, Troy Civic Theatre
    • Kevin Rankin, MID-LIFE The Crisis Musical, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Greg Smith, Southern Comforts, Young at Heart
    • Greg Smith, Precious Heart, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Corinne Derusha, Putnam Spelling Bee, Dayton Playhouse
    • Jeff Sams, Messiah…Frigidaire, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Rachel Wilson, Messiah…Frigidaire, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Josh Catawick, I Hate Hamlet, Playhouse South
    • Libby Scancarello, Sylvia, Troy Civic Theatre
    • Richard Croskey, La Cages Aux Folles, Dayton Playhouse
    • Dan Kuchta, Charley's Aunt, Troy Civic Theatre
    • Pam McGinnis, Spitfire Grill, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • Terry Larson, MID-LIFE The Crisis Musical, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    Acting in a Supporting Role
    • Lindsay Sherman, Putnam Spelling Bee, Dayton Playhouse
    • Bobby Mitchum, Putnam Spelling Bee, Dayton Playhouse
    • D. Beddingfield, La Cages Aux Folles, Dayton Playhouse
    • Matthew Smith, Putnam Spelling Bee, Dayton Playhouse
    • Nathan Hudson , A Piece of My Heart, Playhouse South
    • Hannah Berry, Putnam Spelling Bee, Dayton Playhouse
    • Duante Beddingfield, Frank's Life, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Lisa Sadai, The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Brittany Brown, Frank's Life, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Wendi Williams, Fat Pig, Dayton Theatre Guild
    • Ellen Finch, Beyond Therapy, Dayton Playhouse
    • Jim Brown, Joseph, Playhouse South
    • Caleb Magill, Charley's Aunt, Troy Civic Theatre
    Ensemble Performance
    • Seussical, Epiphany Lutheran Church
    • Putnam Spelling Bee, Dayton Playhouse
    • Spitfire Grill, Beavercreek Community Theatre
    • The Boys Next Door, Dayton Theatre Guild