Andes Awards Ceremony

The Andes Awards is an annual event that celebrates all of the accomplishments of the theatre season. Season subscribers cast their votes for the best actors and designers in designated categories, and winners are announced at the Andes Awards Ceremony. The event is held at Meadow Brook Theatre following the end of the season and is FREE and open to the public.

2022 - 2023 Andes Award Winners

Favorite Lighting Design: Little Shop of Horrors, Neil Koivu
Favorite Costume Design: Little Shop of Horrors, Karen Kangas-Preston

Favorite Performance in a Drama - Male: Mark Rademacher, Harry Townsend’s Last Stand

Favorite Performance in a Comedy - Female: Cheryl Turski, Noises Off
Favorite Performance in a Comedy - Male: Stephen Blackwell, Noises Off

Elite Recognition Award: John Savio

Favorite Scenic Design: Noises Off, Kristen Gribbin
Favorite Sound Design: Honky Tonk Angels, Mike Duncan

Favorite Performance in a Musical - Female: Jacqueline Petroccia, Honky Tonk Angels
Favorite Performance in a Musical - Male: Tim Dolan, Little Shop of Horrors

MVP Award: Mary Magyari, Little Shop of Horrors, Birthday Club, Honky Tonk Angels
Favorite Show: Noises Off, Travis W. Walter, Director

2021 - 2022 Andes Award Winners

Favorite Lighting Design: Clue: On Stage, Eric Van Tassell
Favorite Costume Design: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Liz Goodall

Favorite Performance in a Drama - Female: Mary Robin Roth, Ladies in Lavender
Favorite Performance in a Drama - Male: Phil Powers, Ladies in Lavender

Favorite Performance in a Comedy - Female: Jennifer Byrne, Clue: On Stage
Favorite Performance in a Comedy - Male: Phil Powers, Clue: On Stage

Favorite Scenic Design: Clue: On Stage, Kristen Gribbin
Favorite Sound Design: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Mike Duncan

Favorite Performance in a Musical - Female: Felicia Finley, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
Favorite Performance in a Musical - Male: Jake Pedersen, Writing Kevin Taylor

MVP Award: Phil Powers: Clue: On Stage, Ladies in Lavender
Favorite Show: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Travis W. Walter, Director

2019 - 2020 Outstanding Winners

Outstanding Lighting Design: Working, A Musical, Scott Ross
Outstanding Costume Design: FANCY, a Country Jukebox Musical, Karen Kangas-Preston

Outstanding Scenic Design: Working, A Musical, Brian Kessler
Outstanding Sound Design: Mary Jane, Mike Duncan

Outstanding Show: Working, A Musical, Travis W. Walter, Director

Outstanding Performance: Jacqueline Petroccia, FANCY, a Country Jukebox Musical
Outstanding Performance: Dani Cochrane, Blithe Spirit
Outstanding Performance: Ron Williams, Murder on the Orient Express, Working, A Musical, FANCY, a Country Jukebox Musical

2018 - 2019 Andes Award Winners

Favorite Lighting Design: The IT Girl, Matthew J. Fick
Favorite Costume Design: The IT Girl, Corey Collins

Outstanding Service Award: Lasercom
Favorite Performance in a Drama - Female: Kendra Holloway, Stick Fly
Favorite Performance in a Drama - Male: Tyrick Wiltez Jones, Stick Fly

Favorite Performance in a Comedy - Female: Ruth Crawford, Arsenic and Old Lace
Favorite Performance in a Comedy - Male: Phil Powers, A Fox on the Fairway

Volunteer Service Award: Terri Bendes

Elite Recognition Award: Arden T. and JoAnne E. McClure

Favorite Scenic Design: A Fox on the Fairway, Brian Kessler
Favorite Sound Design: The Marvelous Wonderettes, Mike Duncan

Favorite Performance in a Musical - Female: Sara Kmiec, The IT Girl
Favorite Performance in a Musical - Male: Dan Fenaughty, The IT Girl

MVP Award: Olivia Ursu: Arsenic and Old Lace, A Fox on the Fairway, The Marvelous Wonderettes
Favorite Show: The IT Girl, Travis W. Walter, Director