Last night was a banner night for all of us, as Avant Bard Theatre picked up nine nominations for Helen Hayes Awards, including Outstanding Production in a Play (Helen) for Topdog/Underdog, and Outstanding Original Play or Musical Adaptation for A Misanthrope by Matt Minnicino. The full list of nominations is below.
We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished and grateful to all of you who contributed (and who continue to contribute) to our success. What a way to celebrate our 30th Anniversary Season!
Outstanding Production in a Play —Helen Topdog/Underdog, Suzan-Lori Parks
Outstanding Original Play or Musical Adaptation —A Misanthrope, Matt Minnicino
Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (Helen) —Louis E. Davis, Topdog/Underdog
Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (Helen) — Jeremy Keith Hunter, Topdog/Underdog
Outstanding Direction in a Play — Helen DeMone Seraphin, Topdog/Underdog
Outstanding Set Design (Helen) — Nephelie Andonyadis, Topdog/Underdog
Outstanding Sound Design (Helen) — e’Marcus Harper-Short, Topdog/Underdog
Outstanding Lighting Design (Helen) — Jonathan Alexander, Topdog/Underdog
Outstanding Choreography in a Play (Helen) — Casey Kaleba, Topdog/Underdog
