The Andes Awards
The 13th Annual Andes awards will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm with light refreshments served at 6:30 pm. This event is FREE and open to the public. Come help us celebrate the wonderful work that was on our stage this season. The night is sure to have you rubbing elbows with actors, staff, designers, and fellow subscribers. YOU are the key ingredient to making this night special. We hope to see you there.
What are the Andes Awards?
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.
2023-2024 Andes Awards Winners
Favorite Lighting Design: Route 66, Scott Ross Favorite Costume Design: Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty, Liz Goodall
Favorite Performance in a Drama - Male: A Little More Alive, Noah Barnes Favorite Performance in a Drama - Female: A Little More Alive, Amber Hurst Martin
Favorite Performance in a Comedy - Female: Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty, Cheryl Turski Favorite Performance in a Comedy - Male: Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty, Ron Williams
Favorite Scenic Design: Native Gardens, Christa Tausney Favorite Sound Design: Route 66, Mike Duncan
Favorite Performance in a Musical - Female: Ella, Freda Payne Favorite Performance in a Musical - Male: Route 66, Tanner Callicutt
MVP Award: Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty, A Little More Alive, Ron Williams Favorite Show: Route 66
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
