The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, took home two trophies from the 45th annual Encore Association Awards at The Toby at the Indianapolis Museum of Art on Oct. 27. The Belfry had 29 nominations for different Encore Awards, which recognize 11 nonprofessional theatre groups.
“Miracle on South Division Street” won both awards – Diann Ryan for best lead actress in a comedy and Pam Young for best production of a comedy. Jonathon Young and Lilly Schwab, who performed in this summer’s youth apprentice show “Godspell,” were the Belfry’s recipients of the 2014 Rising Star award.
Other Belfry nominations include:
Best sound design (comedy): Jim Williams, “The Mouse That Roared.”
Best lighting design (play): David Melton, “Bell, Book & Candle.”
Best sound board operator (comedy): Jim Williams, “The Mouse That Roared.”
Best set design (comedy): David Melton, “Miracle on South Division Street.”
Best set decoration (comedy): Julie Van Brunt, “Miracle on South Division Street.”
Best costumes (comedy): Tamara Rulon and Gavin Rulon, “The Mouse That Roared.”
Best costumes (drama): Marilyn Dearmin and Barb Martin, “To Kill A Mockingbird.”
Best performer under 18 (drama): Katelyn Maudlin, “To Kill A Mockingbird.”
Best ensemble (comedy): Cast, “Miracle on South Division Street.”
Best supporting actor (comedy): Duane Leatherman, “The Mouse That Roared.”
Best minor supporting actor (drama): David Burch and Bobby Washington, “To Kill A Mockingbird.”
Best major supporting actress (comedy): Kelly BeDell, “Miracle on South Division Street,” and Carla Crandall, “Bell, Book & Candle.”
Best major supporting actor (comedy): Ken Klingenmeier and Daniel Shock, “The Mouse That Roared,” Stefan U.G. LeBlanc, “Miracle on South Division Street,” and John Whitaker, “Bell, Book & Candle.”
Best lead actress (comedy): Becca Wenning, “Miracle on South Division Street.”
Best lead actress (drama): Tonya Fenimore, “To Kill A Mockingbird.”
Best director (comedy): Christy Clinton, “Miracle on South Division Street.”
Best lighting design (musical): Jim Williams, “Plaid Tidings.”
Best musical number: “Besame Mucho,” “Plaid Tidings.”
Best vocal director: Brenna Campbell, “Plaid Tidings.”
Best ensemble (musical): The Plaids, “Plaid Tidings.”
