2024 NJACT Perry Award Winners
Outstanding Production of a Play
5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE, Nutley Little Theatre, Michael Gatto-Producer, Heather Ferreira-Director
BENT, Nutley Little Theatre, Mead Winters-Producer and Director
DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia, Ralph Martinez, Kim Queren-Producers, Chris Hietikko-Director
JULIUS CAESAR, Shakespeare 70, Kayla McLaughlin-Producer, Curt Foxworth-Director
PLAZA SUITE, Main Street Theater Company, Emily Christensen, Dan Seitz-Producer, Jeannie Fritzen, Leslie Hochman, Allison Russell-Directors
SWEAT, Villagers Theatre, Christian Confalone-Producer, Mimi B. Francis-Director
THE MIRACLE WORKER, Somerset Valley Players, Roberta Steve-Producer, Holly J. Kowalenko-Director
Outstanding Production of a Musical
42ND STREET, ShowKids Invitational Theatre, Diane Lehnert, Carolyn B. Newman-Producers, Kristen Nasto, Carolyn B. Newman-Directors
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Haddonfield Plays & Players, Chris Miller-Producer, Brian Rivell-Director
CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Villagers Theatre, Christian Confalone, Devin Massih-Producers, Christian Confalone-Director
INTO THE WOODS, The Premier Theatre Company, Kitty Cleary, Ellen Ruane-Producers, Celia Wincester-Director
NUNSENSE, THE MTM Players, Deb Lasky, Rob Michael Lasky-Producers, Rob Michael Lasky-Director
THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters, Kevin Esmond-Producer, Alan Krier-Director
TITANIC THE MUSICAL, Old Library Theatre, Dawn Cardona, Armanda Cerqueira-Producers, Evan Tintle Charpentier-Director
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Heidi Dugan, HARVEY, For The Whim Productions
Heather Ferreira, 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE, Nutley Little Theatre
Curt Foxworth, JULIUS CAESAR, Shakespeare 70
Chris Hietikko, DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia
Laura Iacometta, GLORIA: A LIFE, The Strollers
Armand Marino, PROOF, Magnolia Productions
Mead Winters, BENT, Nutley Little Theatre
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
James Grausam, EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Alan Krier, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
Rob Michael Lasky, NUNSENSE, The MTM Players
Colleen Renee Lis, THE WIZARD OF OZ, CDC Theatre
L.A. Mards, TICK, TICK…BOOM!, Nutley Little Theatre
Erin Miller, RENT, Roundtable Theater Company
Kristen Nasto, Carolyn B. Newman, 42ND STREET, ShowKids Invitational Theatre
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play
Jim Brown, BENT, Nutley Little Theatre
Jennifer Moffett, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Playhouse 22
Steve Moger, KING CHARLES III, Studio Players
Alex Oleskij, 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE, Nutley Little Theatre
Ed Pierce, DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia
Don Schlachter, WAIT UNTIL DARK, Westfield Community Players
Andrew Timmes, JULIUS CAESAR, Shakespeare 70
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical
Eric Baker, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Christian Confalone, Priyanka Das, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Villagers Theatre
Tyler Daddario, THE WEDDING SINGER, The Off Broad Street Players
Nik Marmo, HEAD OVER HEELS, CDC Theatre
Nik Marmo, INTO THE WOODS, Chester Theatre Group
Peter Panayotof, TICK, TICK…BOOM!, Nutley Little Theatre
Mark Reilly, HAIR, CDC Theatre
Outstanding Sound Design of a Play
Leticia Diaz, VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A RADIO PLAY, Old Library Theatre
Thomas Fritzen, PLAZA SUITE, Main Street Theater Company
Chris Hietikko, DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia
James Lupfer, ADAPTATION, Bergen County Players
Russ Meyer, Emily Miller, KING CHARLES III, Studio Players
Jeff Seesselberg, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Playhouse 22
Drew Villafuerte, GLORIA: A LIFE, The Strollers
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
Brady Bock, Chris Rocco, SPRING AWAKENING, The Premier Theater Company
Colleen Conwell, TITANIC THE MUSICAL, Old Library Theatre
Duane Cosby, GUYS & DOLLS, Mystic Vision Players
James Grausam, EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Heidi Kleber-Salamone, THE PRODUCERS, Burlington County Footlighters
Chris Mallari, SPAMALOT, Villagers Theatre
Mark Zuckerman, IN THE HEIGHTS, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Outstanding Costume Design of a Play
Paris Bates, Ann Lowe, Hailey Haywood, Autumn Hyun, Ruth Scott, Christen Simmons, Mariel Thompson, IS HE DEAD?, The Summit Playhouse
Kathy Ferrigno, PLAZA SUITE, Main Street Theater Company
Victoria Merse, GUARD BITCHES, Villagers Theatre
Nerys Muller, HARVEY, For The Whim Productions
Pixie Pierce, DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia
Sam Tonn, THE MIRACLE WORKER, Somerset Valley Players
Sam Tonn, Krissy Trujillo, 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE, Nutley Little Theatre
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
Gabe Bagdazian, RAGTIME, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Kitty Cleary, INTO THE WOODS, The Premier Theatre Company
Jannette Fisher, Lilly Tremblay, HAIR, CDC Theatre
Dawn Frederick, BE MORE CHILL, BAC Community Players
Alyssa Graziano, Julie Jester, Holly Lione, 42ND STREET, ShowKids Invitational Theatre
Ryan PJ Mulholland, Lauren Patanovich, BONNIE AND CLYDE, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Muriel Rand, SPAMALOT, Villagers Theatre
Outstanding Properties in a Play
Rich Bellin, Danny Koo, Roman Koster, Brandi-Leigh Miller, PUFFS, West Hudson Arts and Theater Company
Lily Boyle, MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON – APT 2B, Chester Theatre Group
Ellie Leick, KING CHARLES III, Studio Players
Holly Lessing, Holly J. Kowalenko, Roberta Steve, THE MIRACLE WORKER, Somerset Valley Players
Jeff Parsons, DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia
Carol Saso, GRAND HORIZONS, Chatham Community Players
Li Silar, GUARD BITCHES, Villagers Theatre
Outstanding Properties in a Musical
Danielle Balsamo, Cathay Circ, Yvonne Mikalopas, INTO THE WOODS, North Brunswick Drama Group
Steve Barakian, SOMETHING ROTTEN, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Sue Bloir, Jaclyn Agnello, Josh Agnello, FREAKY FRIDAY, Axelrod Performing Arts Academy
Carol Cornicelli, Yvonne Perry, CHILDREN OF EDEN, The Strollers
Krissy Quinn Gannotta, Kevin Pavon, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
Amanda Munice, IN THE HEIGHTS, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Marissa Procopio, EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play
Linda Correll, GOD OF CARNAGE, Westfield Community Players
Amy Fox, Steve Moger, BIRTHDAY CANDLES, Studio Players
Ed Hayden, Holly J. Kowalenko, Roberta Steve, THE MIRACLE WORKER, Somerset Valley Players
Chris Hietikko, Jeff Parsons, Ed Pierce, Evelyn Pierce, DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia
Donna Jeanne, THE SENSUOUS SENATOR, First Avenue Playhouse
Emily M. Muller, Michael A. Muller, Mark Noble, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Somerset Valley Players
Roy Pancirov, Dean Sickler, GRAND HORIZONS, Chatham Community Players
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Ashley Cusack, Andrew Robinson, THE MUSIC MAN, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Megan Ferentinos, Alan Van Antwerp, INTO THE WOODS, Chester Theatre Group
Amethyst Fiorentino, Celia Winchester, INTO THE WOODS, The Premier Theatre Company
Jim Frazer, THE PRODUCERS, Burlington County Footlighters
Jim Frazer, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
Ciara Helber, TICK, TICK…BOOM!, Nutley Little Theatre
Matt Nickles, THE TOXIC AVENGER, Playhouse 22
Outstanding Choreography
Raven Abbott, HEAD OVER HEELS, CDC Theatre
Jenn Colleluori, SOMETHING ROTTEN, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Heather Fleischman, Maria Mantak, Emma Nasto, Kristy Nasto, 42ND STREET, ShowKids Invitational Theatre
Jill Gindi, SPRING AWAKENING, The Premier Theatre Company
Krystina Matos, TWELFTH NIGHT – THE PUBLIC WORKS MUSICAL ADAPTION, Villagers Theatre
Jordyn Sava, THE WIZARD OF OZ, CDC Theatre
Tom Shaw, Jr., THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
Outstanding Music Direction
Emily Bengels, INTO THE WOODS, North Brunswick Drama Group
Joseph Christianson, TITANIC THE MUSICAL, Old Library Theatre
Hannah Elarmo, TICK, TICK…BOOM!, Nutley Little Theatre
Peg Smith, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
Ava Valentino, FREAKY FRIDAY, Axelrod Performing Arts Academy
Christopher Vehmas, AMERICAN IDIOT, Roundtable Theater Company
Christopher Vehmas, RENT, Roundtable Theater Company
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
Andrew Blais, DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia
Brandon Conti, BENT, Nutley Little Theatre
David J. Fusco, HARVEY, For The Whim Productions
Matt Gochman, LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR, First Avenue Playhouse
Dale Monroe, Jr., IS HE DEAD?, The Summit Playhouse
Jonathan Richards, KING CHARLES III, Studio Players
Viv Tindall, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Somerset Valley Players
Garrett Verdone, JULIUS CAESAR, Shakespeare 70
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Duane Banks, RAGTIME, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Kyle Cao, BE MORE CHILL, BAC Community Players
Malcolm Green, VIOLET, StageWorks Theatre Group
Tim Herman, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
AJ Klein, BONNIE AND CLYDE, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Dakota Krouse, 42ND STREET, ShowKids Invitational Theatre
Robert Stevens, Jr., RENT, Roundtable Theater Company
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Christa Collier, PROOF, Magnolia Productions
Tia Denby, KONG’S NIGHT OUT, Somerset Valley Players
Joanne Guarnaccia, MASTER CLASS, Bergen County Players
Kay Koch, GLORIA: A LIFE, The Strollers
Danielle Levitt, 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE, Nutley Little Theatre
Mallory Wu, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Playhouse 22
Michelle Yang, ELEEMOSYNARY, Playhouse 22
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Addison Michaela Clark, BONNIE AND CLYDE, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Danielle Defassio, SOMETHING ROTTEN, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Ariel Marcus-Hollenback, INTO THE WOODS, Main Street Theater Company
Elle Michaeli, GUYS & DOLLS, Mystic Vision Players
Cecelia Mielnicki, RENT, Roundtable Theater Company
Lili Meyers, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
Elizabeth Rzasa, INTO THE WOODS, North Brunswick Drama Group
Letitia D. Townes, THE LITTLE MERMAID, Villagers Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play
Kevern Cameron, IS HE DEAD?, The Summit Playhouse
Kevin Cluff, BRUDERMORD: A FRATRICIDE AVENGED, Chester Theatre Group
Anthony Cornatzer, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, West Hudson Arts and Theatre Company
Corey Mosley, SWEAT, Villagers Theatre
Brian Petty, SWEAT, Villagers Theatre
Matt Pritchet, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Playhouse 22
Patrick Walton, ALMOST, MAINE, Blue Moon Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Matt DeMarco, THE PROM, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Mike Doheny, SOMETHING ROTTEN, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Michael Hall, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MPOnstage Productions
Matthew Hosmer, TITANIC THE MUSICAL, Old Library Theatre
Alex Luckenbaugh, TWELFTH NIGHT – THE PUBLIC WORKS MUSICAL ADAPTATION, Villagers Theatre
Aidan Panno, INTO THE WOODS, Artist Collective Troupe
Peter Vaiknoras, A NEW BRAIN, Old Library Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
Juliet Hommes, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Somerset Valley Players
Corrine Howard-Greene, SEE HOW THEY RUN, Westfield Community Players
Shannon Ludlum, THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940, CDC Theatre
Kate McCracken, PLAZA SUITE, Main Street Theater Company
Jessica Phelan, GRAND HORIZONS, Chatham Community Players
Liz Rapelye, LITTLE WOMEN, Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center
Monica Ross, KING CHARLES III, Studio Players
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
Karen Carratura, HEAD OVER HEELS, CDC Theatre
Cindy Chait, THE TOXIC AVENGER, Playhouse 22
Jannette Fisher, HAIR, CDC Theatre
Bria Hydrick, RENT, Studio Players
Jennifer Kaiser, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
Marisa Helene Mast, EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Martha Marie Wasser, HAIR, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Corey Chichizola, GRAND HORIZONS, Chatham Community Players
Rafaele L. Danta, 13TH ANNUAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL, Old Library Theatre
Peter Despres, AGATHA CHRISTIE’S A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED, Lord Stirling Theater Company
Dylan Myers, DEADLY DESSERT CHAMPIONSHIP, West Hudson Arts and Theater Company
Scott Petritis, FOOLS, Stony Hill Players
Allen Roberts, KING CHARLES III, Studio Players
- Dale Smith-Gallo, KING CHARLES III, Studio Players
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Kyle Blocker, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, Playful Theater Productions
Joe Carlucci, SOMETHING ROTTEN, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Ian Federgreen, THE WIZARD OF OZ, CDC Theatre
Rafael Ferreira, BYE, BYE BIRDIE, Yardley Players Theatre Company
David Mooney-Todd, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
David Rivera Jr., HEAD OVER HEELS, CDC Theatre
Jack Tomy, SPAMALOT, Villagers Theatre
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Samantha Ambler, PROOF, Magnolia Productions
Jessi Baden, DEATHTRAP, Players Guild of Leonia
Katie Maul, 13TH ANNUAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL, Old Library Theatre
Kiara Ryan, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Somerset Valley Players
Sky Spiegel Monroe, DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, Chester Theatre Group
Leyda Torres Ceglia, GLORIA: A LIFE, The Strollers
Jillian Wagner, CHECK PLEASE!, Playhouse 22
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Kristine Bonnaventura, BONNIE AND CLYDE, Haddonfield Plays & Players
Ericka Davis, MEMPHIS, Playhouse 22
Stephanie Elson, INTO THE WOODS, North Brunswick Drama Group
Carissa Greene, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, St. Anne Stages
Natalie Ligotino, TWELFTH NIGHT – THE PUBLIC WORKS MUSICAL ADAPTATION, Villagers Theatre
Susie Paplow, SPRING AWAKENING, BAC Community Players
Cynthia Raices, TITANIC THE MUSICAL, Old Library Theatre
Outstanding Youth Actor in a Play
Somni Baboulis, MARVIN’S ROOM, Old LIbrary Theatre
Ren Bailey, JERSEY VOICES ONE ACT FESTIVAL 2023, Chatham Community Players
Benjamin Karras, 13TH ANNUAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL, Old Library Theatre
Nathan Kossoy, PUFFS, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Johnny Saiz III, ON GOLDEN POND, First Avenue Playhouse
Noah Shidlovsky, LOST IN YONKERS, Pioneer Productions Company
Joey Violi, PARFUMERIE, The MTM Players
Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical
Alex Apgar, 42ND STREET, ShowKids Invitational Theatre
Kaden Brightwell, 42ND STREET, ShowKids Invitational Theatre
Ezra Cayton-Hodges, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MPOnstage Productions
Charlie Costa, FREAKY FRIDAY, Axelrod Performing Arts Academy
Keegan Haack, RAGTIME, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Andi Kern, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Villagers Theatre
Bryan Reimertz, INTO THE WOODS, The Premier Theater Company
Outstanding Youth Actress in a Play
Presley DeLuca, BRUDERMORD: A FRATRICIDE AVENGED, Chester Theatre Group
Miranda Montalvo, JERSEY VOICES ONE ACT FESTIVAL 2023, Chatham Community Players
Vivian Oliver, THE CRUCIBLE, Stone Church Players
Rachel Perl, RADIUM GIRLS, StageWorks Theatre Group
Devon Reed, THE MIRACLE WORKER, Somerset Valley Players
Abigail Sebastian, GUARD BITCHES, Villagers Theatre
Campbell Smith, GUARD BITCHES, Villagers Theatre
Outstanding Youth Actress in a Musical
Elizabeth Barnett, A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL, Main Street Theater Company
Ashley Burroughs, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Artist Collective Troupe
Alexandra Hermans, MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, Pebble Players
Andi Kern, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Villagers Theatre
Alia Messina, INTO THE WOODS, Chester Theater Group
Madison Ottens, ALICE BY HEART, Porch Light Productions, Inc.
Elizabeth Pietrucha, MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, Aspire Performing Arts Company
Amy Warsaw, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Villagers Theatre
Outstanding Production of an Original Musical
BEETHOVEN’S WRONG NOTE: A STEAMPUNK OPERA, The Strollers, Jay Stephenson, Ludwig van Beethoven-Authors, Carol Cornicelli-Producer, Jay Stephenson, Director
THE ICE QUEEN, Porch Light Productions, Inc, Ryan Pihfer-Author, Jennifer Boles, Ryan Pifher-Producers, Kirk Gertiano-Director
THE DIARY, Players Guild of Leonia, Jana, Anthony Pompa-Authors, Diane Arabella, Marc Leland-Producers, Jana-Director
Outstanding Production of an Original Play
13TH ANNUAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL, Old Library Theatre, Kevin B, Anthony Bevilavqua. Joe Bravaco, Mike Byham, F.J. Hartland-Authors, Armanda Cerqueira, Linda Wielkotz, Mead Winters-Producers, Elizabeth Fahsbender, Nat Gennance, Jackie Knollhuff, Eric Robitaille, Mead Winters-Directors
2024 ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, West Hudson Arts and Theatre Company, Clinton Festa, F.J. Hartland, Ryan Kaminski, John Mabey, Tara Meddaugh, Holly Stefanik, Constance G.J. Wagner, Robert Weibezahlm, Keith Whalen- Authors, Frankie Perez, Holly Stefanik-Producers, Bong Dizon, Beatriz Esteban-Messina, Jessica Jones, Joseph Jones, Steven Jon Kaplan, Karina Munoz, Frankie Perez, Christopher Reyes, Holly Stefanik-Directors
ANNUAL ONE ACT JAMBOREE, StageWorks Theatre Group, Seth Barnes, Nicky Denovan, David Lipschutz, Kate Katcher, Mindy Roll, Erin Osgood, Rich Rubin, Keith Whalen, Marjorie Williamson-Authors, Jo Ann Ventor-Producer, Brad Bebout, Gina Buongiormo, Matthew Clark, Suzanne Goldensohn, Mal Hoeland, Brooke Kaye, Mac McCormick, Heather Mauriello, Rob Nicholson, Don Pauselius-Directors
DEADLY DESSERT CHAMPIONSHIP, West Hudson Arts and Theater Company, Allyssa Hynes-Author, Amanda Castro-Conroy, Brandi-Leigh Miller-Producers, Allyssa Hynes-Director
GUARD BITCHES, Villagers Theatre, Molly Kate Babos-Author, Darren Nye-Producer, Lauren Fogarty, Darren Nye-Directors
JERSEY VOICES ONE ACT FESTIVAL 2023, Chatham Community Players, Amanda Sage Comerford, Blaire Deziel, Scout Graham, Gabrielle Wagner Mann, Tracie E. Morrison, Arianna Rose, Loretta Bolger Wish-Authors, Jessica Phelan-Producer, Jenna Burke, Julia Frieri Cassisi, Sharon Garry, Aaron Kellner, Julie Anne Nolan, Lionel Ruland, Joann Lopresti Scanlon-Directors
NJ ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center, Joshua L. Belmonte, Susan Cain McQuilkin, Charles Grayson, Lawrence Paone, Ken Preuss-Authors, Catherine LaMoreaux-Producer, Jada Davis, Jillana Kucey, Catherine LaMoreaux, Aidan O’Rourke, Mead Winters-Directors
Outstanding Stage Management of a Play
John Leslie, THE CRUCIBLE, Stone Church Players
Melissa Noble, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Villagers Theatre
Jason Reynolds, HARVEY, Magnolia Productions
Shannen Rivers, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Somerset Valley Players
Erin Sabat, BENT, Nutley Little Theatre
Amanda Thorn, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Playhouse 22
Harriet Trainor, RIPCORD, Somerset Valley Players
Outstanding Stage Management of a Musical
Alyson Cohn, A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL, Bergen County Players
Dana Dispoto, HAIR, CDC Theatre
Fran Centofane Katz, IN THE HEIGHTS, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Heidi Kleber-Salamone, THE PROM, Burlington County Footlighters
Jennifer Moffett, THE TOXIC AVENGER, Playhouse 22
Nicole Mory, DOGFIGHT, Main Street Theater Company
Stephanie Schoppe, RAGTIME, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Dennis Tolentino, THE MUSIC MAN, Phoenix Productions, Inc.
Community Theater of the Year
St. Anne Stages
Nomination Committee Member of the Year
Sandra Van Dyke
Lifetime Achievement Award
Angela Dohl
David P. McMenemie Award
Michael Almstedt