UPDATE: WINNERS! – The 2019 Barrymore Awards Ceremony and Celebration

Barrymore Highlights

The 25th Annual Barrymore Awards were held in South Phillyand awarded $92,000 in grants to artists and organizations.

The 2019 ceremony included a new Outstanding Outdoor Theatre Production category, and a new trophy designed by Sharif Pendleton, Philadelphia Laser & Industrial Design.

In addition, the Honorary Committee pre-show reception featured Martha Stuckey and the rooftopafter-party Celebration showcased Alain “DJ AQ” Adams.

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My sister, Costume Designer LeVonne Lindsay won a Barrymore Award for her work in the Arden Theater’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (August Wilson)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play:

Danielle Leneé, Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company

Brian Anthony Wilson, Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical:

Ebony Pullum, The Color Purple, Theatre Horizon

Brett Ashley Robinson, The Appointment, Lightning Rod Special

Outstanding Media Design:

Sadah Espii Proctor, Carlos Del Castillo Aceves

Morir Sonyando, Passage Theatre Company

Earl Girls Award for Outstanding Lighting Design:

Thom Weaver, Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Costume Design:

LeVonne D. Lindsay, Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company

Bauder Audio Award for Outstanding Sound Design:

Daniel Ison, Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Scenic Design:

Thom Weaver, Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Choreography/Movement:

Nicole Burgio and Ben Grinberg, xoxo moongirl, Almanac Dance Circus Theatre

Outstanding Music Direction:

Amanda Morton, The Color Purple, Theatre Horizon

Outstanding Original Music:

Zak Berkman & Jessie Fisher, Such Things As Vampires, People’s Light

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Edgar J. Shockley III

Victory Foundation Award for Outstanding Theatre Education Program:

Theatre Horizon’s Autism Drama Program

Outstanding Leading Performance in a Musical:

Sarah Gliko, The Bridges of Madison County, Philadelphia Theatre Company

Jessica Johnson, The Color Purple, Theatre Horizon

Charlotte Cushman Award Outstanding Leading Performance in a Play:

Brandi Burgess, Cry It Out, Simpatico Theatre

Justin Jain, The Great Leap, InterAct Theatre Company

Brown Martin Philadelphia Award:

The Color Purple, Theatre Horizon

F. Otto Haas Award for Emerging Philadelphia Theatre Artist ($15,000 to recipient, $2,000 to four finalists):

Jaylene Clark Owens

Outstanding Direction of a Musical:

Amina Robinson, The Color Purple, Theatre Horizon

Outstanding Direction of a Play:

James Ijames, Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical:

The Color Purple, Theatre Horizon

Outstanding Overall Production of a Play:

Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company

Independence Foundation Award for Outstanding New Play/Musical:

Boycott Esther by Emily Acker, Azuka Theatre

Outstanding Outdoor Theatre Production Award:

Contradict This! A Birthday Funeral for Heroes, Bearded Ladies Cabaret

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Original Post (9/23): Celebrate the theater season at the 25th Annual Barrymore Awards on Monday October 14th!

For 25 years, the Barrymore Awards have honored local artists and theatre companies while increasing public awareness of the richness and diversity of our city’s thriving theatre community. Join artists, audiences, and supporters for this exciting anniversary.

Following the ceremony, join us at Bok Bar for a rooftop after-party with refreshments, open bar, music, and skyline views.

Honorary Committee Pre-Show Party – 5pm
Barrymore Awards Ceremony – 7pm
Post-Show Celebration – Until Midnight

Tickets

$80 – General Admission / $50 – Nominees & Theatre Artists
Attend the Ceremony and Celebration

$150 – Honorary Committee
Attend the exclusive Pre-Show Party, plus the Ceremony and Celebration. Each Honorary Committee ticket includes a $50 tax-deductible donation supporting Theatre Philadelphia’

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FYI: currently, I’m (Le Anne Lindsay, Tinsel & Tine Editor) is a Barrymore Nominator for the 2020 Season and soon will have up a post on the shows I’ve seen thus far (not reviews, not permitted) just mentions with pics. Link coming soon!

On another note: My sister, Costume Designer LeVonne Lindsay has been nominated for a Barrymore Award for this year – Woo hoo bring home that award!

Outstanding Costume Design

Natalia de la Torre (Three Sisters Two, EgoPo Classic Theater)
Elizabeth Ennis (The Color Purple, Theatre Horizon)
Meghan E. Healey (Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, The Wilma Theater)
Jillian Keys (Treasure Island, Arden Theatre Company)
Levonne Lindsay (Gem of the Ocean, Arden Theatre Company)

Mark Mariani (The Bridges of Madison County, Philadelphia Theatre Company)
Rosemarie McKelvey (Cinderella: A Musical Panto, People’s Light)

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