Harvard Theater Awards, Fall 2011
Posted by The Voice Staff on December 20, 2011 at 2:36 pm
We’re pleased to announce the winners of the third biannual Harvard Theater Awards!
The Harvard Theater Awards, founded in 2010, recognize excellence in Harvard Theater. Awards are chosen at the end of each semester by a panel of volunteer judges from a variety of theatrical backgrounds. To learn more, see the Harvard Theater Awards’ website. Check ‘em out below!
Acting Awards
Best Lead Actor in a Play
Winner: Spencer Horne for the role of Othello in Othello
Other Nominees:
Bryan Kauder for the role of Segismundo in Life is a Dream
Ben Silva for the role of Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Eli Kahn for the role of Guildenstern in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Ben Lorenz for the role of Maurice in CryHurtFood
Phil Gillen for the role of Iago in Othello
There are six nominees in this category because there was a tie for the 5th nomination.
Best Lead Actress in a Play
Winner: Mariel Petee for the role of Lucy in CryHurtFood
Other Nominees:
Rachel Byrd for the role of Desdemona in Othello
Isabel Carey for the role of The Maniac in Accidental Death of an Anarchist
Mariel Petee for the role of Ariel in The Tempest
Mariel Petee for the role of Ariel in The Tempest
Mikhalia Fogel for the role of Lucy Westenra in Dracula
Meg Kerr for the role of M in BOX
Adriana Colon for the role of A in BOX
Adriana Colon for the role of A in BOX
Best Lead Actor in a Musical
Winner: Justin Pereira for the role of William Barfee in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Other Nominees:
Jonathan Stevens for the role of Melchior in Spring Awakening
Eric Padilla for the role of Captain Corcoran in HMS Pinafore
Christian Fohrby for the role of Sir Joseph Porter in HMS Pinafore
Matt DaSilva for the role of Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors
Best Lead Actress in a Musical
Winner: Annie Mitran for the role of Wendla in Spring Awakening
Other Nominees: Erika Vogel for the role of Calisto in La Calisto
Allison Ray for the role of Josephine in HMS Pinafore
Yasmeen Audi for the role of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors
Elizabeth Leimkuhler for the role of Rona Lisa Peretti in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Best Supporting Actor in a Play
Winner: Joey Kim for the role of Renfield in Dracula
Other Nominees:
Sam Peinado for the role of Dick in Play It Again, Sam
Richard Sims for the role of Alfred (and others) in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
William Ryan for the role of Ben in Affordable Rates & Color TV
Best Supporting Actress in a Play
Winner: Jacqui Rossi for her multiple roles in Play It Again, Sam
Other Nominees: Caroline Giuliani for the role of The Player in Rosencrantz & Guilenstern Are Dead
Georgina Parfitt for the role of Jane in CryHurtFood
Best Supporting Actor in a Musical
Winner: Noah Maddoff for the role of Mortiz in Spring Awakening
Other Nominees:
Steven Bombino for the role of Orin Scrivello, DDS in Little Shop of Horrors
Bobby Flitch for the role of Leaf Coneybear in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Ryan Halprin for the role of Mitch Mahoney in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Gerrod Pagenkoff for the role of Endimione in La Calisto
Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
Winner: Amelia Ross for the role of Buttercup in HMS Pinafore
Other Nominees:
MG Prezioso for the role of Olive Ostrovsky in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Emily Hyman for the role of Mrs. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors
Erin Cole for the role of Woman in Spring Awakening
Roselin Osser for the role of Satirino in La Calisto
Susanna Wolk for the role of Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Roselin Osser for the role of Satirino in La Calisto
Susanna Wolk for the role of Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Staff Awards
Best Stage Direction
Winner: CryHurtFood
Other Nominees:
Othello
Dracula
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Tempest
Although not eligible to win because it was directed by a professional, the judges would also like to single out Accidental Death of an Anarchist for exceptional stage direction.
Best Music Direction
Winner: Spring Awakening
Other Nominees:
La Calisto
HMS Pinafore
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Little Shop of Horros
Little Shop of Horros
Best Costume, Hair, or Makeup Design
Winner: Little Shop of Horrors
Other Nominees:
Spring Awakening
HMS Pinafore
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
La Calisto
Best Set Design
Winner: Othello
Other Nominees:
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
The Tempest
BOX
Dracula
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Best Lighting Design
Winner: Dracula
Other Nominees:
Spring Awakening
Othello
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
The Tempest
Best Sound Design
Winner: The Tempest
Other Nominees:
Spring Awakening
Dracula
CruHurtFood
HMS Pinafore
Othello
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