The Dolly Awards is an annual celebration and recognition of the vast array of talent at the State Theatre from the previous season, so-named to honor the cast and crew of Bay Street Players’ inaugural production of Hello, Dolly! in 1974.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 6:00pm, followed by an awards ceremony featuring dynamic performances, a sneak preview of our 49th Season, silent auction, and more! Afterward, join us for a champagne reception in appreciation of the generosity of our donors and volunteers, hosted by our friends at Backfin.
You won’t want to miss this special evening at the historic State Theatre!
The Dolly Awards is free and open to the public, though capacity is limited and RSVPs are required. Please contact Philadelphia Zimmermann at philadelphia@baystreetplayers.org by August 4, 2023 to confirm your attendance.
PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
Directed by Rick and Beth Breese
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Directed by David Clevinger
TICK, TICK…BOOM!
Directed by Kim Wise
LEND ME A TENOR
Directed by David Clevinger
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Directed by Ashley Richards
LEAD ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
SAMANTHA JENKINS
Susan, Karessa, and Rosa Stevens
tick, tick…BOOM!
MIRANDA ROBINSON
Pippi
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
BROOKLYN YATES
Matilda Wormwood
Matilda the Musical
LEAD ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
TAD KINCADE
Norbert
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
ANDRE PROVENCHER
Agatha Trunchbull
Matilda the Musical
CHRISTIAN SHAW
Jonathan Larson
tick, tick…BOOM!
LEAD ACTRESS IN A PLAY
MIKAELA COHEN
Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
HANNAH GINSBERG
Maggie
Lend Me a Tenor
LEAD ACTOR IN A PLAY
ROY HAMLIN
Otto Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
KIRK KLEMASH
Henry Saunders
Lend Me a Tenor
AJ RIGGS
Max
Lend Me a Tenor
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
JESSICA GUIFFRE
Miss Honey
Matilda the Musical
MOLLY SCHOOLMEESTER
Betty
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
SIMON ATKINSON
Mr. Wormwood
Matilda the Musical
XAVIER CRAWFORD
Michael
tick, tick…BOOM!
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A PLAY
STEPHANIE ADAMS
Edith Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
KIM AZIS
Diana
Lend Me a Tenor
MARY JURAVLE
Mrs. Van Daan
The Diary of Anne Frank
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY
SIMON ATKINSON
Peter Van Daan
The Diary of Anne Frank
ADAM CORNETT
Mr. Van Daan
The Diary of Anne Frank
JONATHAN OLSON
Tito Morelli
Lend Me a Tenor
FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
JASMINE HICKS
Mrs. Wormwood
Matilda the Musical
LAUREL ODENWALDER
Pickles
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
ASHLEY PETERS
Linoleum (Lin)
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
NATE HUCKABEE
Bruce Bogtrotter
Matilda the Musical
LIAM O’HANLON
Duke
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
GIDEON WILLIAMS
Nigel
Matilda the Musical
FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY
DENISE GLICKLER
Miep Gies
The Diary of Anne Frank
JOANN HOWARD
Maira
Lend Me a Tenor
JAN SHELDON
Julia
Lend Me a Tenor
FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY
STEVEN BEHNCKE
Mr. Dussel
The Diary of Anne Frank
MITCH BOZEMAN
Mr. Kraler
The Diary of Anne Frank
RICK BREESE
Bellhop
Lend Me a Tenor
ACTRESS IN A NOTABLE ROLE IN A MUSICAL
DEANNA COHEN
Lavender
Matilda the Musical
RACHEL LAQUEA
The Acrobat
Matilda the Musical
BETH WILLIAMS
Mrs. Phelps
Matilda the Musical
ACTOR IN A NOTABLE ROLE IN A MUSICAL
JAMES IRVING
The Doctor
Matilda the Musical
LEVI KAPLAN
The Escapologist and Rudolpho
Matilda the Musical
How are the nominees and winners selected? Dolly Award nominees are determined by an independent panel of judges consisting of actors, volunteers, long-time patrons, and members of the regional theatre community who attend a minimum of one performance of each production per season. Judges complete a confidential scoring form between each production’s closing date and the following production’s opening date. Scores are averaged at the end of each season, and the top three scoring actors in each category receive nominations; the top scoring actor is named the winner.
The panel of judges is selected a singular Dolly Awards Coordinator, appointed by the Board of Directors of Bay Street Players. The individual identities of the judging panel are unknown to anyone apart from the Dolly Awards Coordinator.