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HCT KAY AWARDS
Each year, HCT and its community of volunteers celebrate its yearlong season of productions, events, and activities with the Kay Awards ceremony. “The Kays” honor the volunteers who have labored and shared their talents to support the Theatre throughout the year. The awards, named in honor of Kay Johnson are hosted by the Guild at HCT.
2024 -2025 WINNERS
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical
CAROL ANNE HARTMAN
as "Jenna" in WAITRESS
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play
CLEVE WILLIAMS
as "Sciurus" in THE SQUIRRELS
Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical
C.C. COOPER
as "Becky" in WAITRESS
Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical
NOAH MESSICK
as "Caiaphas in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARR
Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Play
BIANCA MOTEN
as ""Alice Heminges/Susanna Shakespeare" in THE BOOK OF WILL
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical
JUSTIN WILSON
as "Sam, and others" in THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play
CATE JO
as "Chordata" in THE SQUIRRELS
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play
ERIC SEALE
as "Richard Burbage" in THE BOOK OF WILL
Outstanding Ensemble Performer in a Musical
ZAKIYAH WILLIAMS
as "Ensemble" in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Outstanding Ensemble Performer in a Play
ELISE YAUSSY
as "Ensemble" in THE BOOK OF WILL
Outstanding Newcomer
LENNIE ABEE
as "Emma" in LIZZIE
Outstanding Newcomer
ANDREW MONROE
as "Big Charles" in THE HOT WING KING
Outstanding Newcomer
COLE THANNISCH
as "Jesus" in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
The Pamela Livingstone Outstanding Company Award
LIZZIE
(L-R) Emma Seibert (SM), Bethany Spears (Director), Jenni Canterbury (Lizzie), Lennie Albee (Emma). (Not pictured) Jessica Cockroft (Bridget), Lucy Weaver (Alice).
Volunteer of the Year
DAVID MILLHOLLAND
Tech Volunteer of the Year
JOE YANDOW
Lifetime Achievement
KEN BURNS
Charles E. Jeffers Award
PAUL SAPP
John D. Rambo Award
JANICE SAKKAL
Outstanding Achievements - Audience Choice
OUTSTANDING COSTUMES - JEFFERS
OUTSTANDING COSTUMES - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN
OUTSTANDING SCENIC - JEFFERS
OUTSTANDING SCENIC - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING - JEFFERS
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OUTSTANDING LIGHTING - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN
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OUTSTANDING EFFECT - JEFFERS
OUTSTANDING EFFECT - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN