Van Wert Civic Theatre recently hosted their awards banquet for the 2022-2023 season, drawing a crowd of over 50 attendees. The event was expertly emceed by Jerry Zimmerman and featured the presentation of more than 40 awards. Board election results were announced with Chad Kraner, Terry Plas, and Dale Terry being elected for three-year terms.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Gypsy Robe – Amanda Block
Production of the Year -Ghost
Trustee’s Award – Ann Nussbaum
President’s Award – Griffen Waltmire
People’s Choice Award – Annie JR.
Excellence in Musical Performance-Roger Rex
Excellence in Costuming to Cast
Excellence in Ensemble
Excellence in Musical Performance-Chad Kraner
Excellence in Directing-Jerry Zimmerman
Merit in Musical Performance-Kristin Lee
Merit in Musical Performance-Stacy Rife
Company Choice – Mary Ann Falk
Outstanding in Stage Bravery-Travis Nihiser
Excellence in Acting-Amy McConn
Merit in Ensemble
Merit in Acting-Jan Miller
Merit in Direction-Stan Lippi
Merit in Acting-Emily Gehle
Company Choice -Travis Nihiser
Company Choice – Emily Gehle
Outstanding in Acting-Sheila Chilcote-Collins
Excellence in Acting-Alex Blubaugh
Merit in Set Design-Sarah Glover, Wes Howell, Chad Kraner
Merit in Acting-Nick Patton
Merit in Acting-Doug Norton
Merit in Direction-Sarah Glover
Company Choice – Michaela Hoffman
GHOST
Outstanding in Musical Performance-Mary Ann Falk
Excellence in Musical Performance-Nancy Shuffle
Excellence in Acting-Josh England
Excellence in Musical Performance-John Shuffle
Excellence to The Chorus
Excellence in Set Design-Chad Kraner
Merit in Light Design-Chad Kraner
Merit in Directing-Chad Kraner
Merit in Sound Design-Burdette Bolenbaugh
Merit in Choreography-Kim Pollock
Merit in Musical Performance-Adam Ries
Merit in Musical Performance-Debbie Briggs
Merit in Musical Performance-Stacy Rife
Company Choice – Amy Boley
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