In the world of awards, the Tonys take the top spot for thespians and theatergoers alike. Main Street Productions produces its own personal pageant-packed procession of Westfield winners: the Westies!
Westie winners were announced and awarded on Sunday, Oct. 8 at Basile Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St.
Without further ado, here are your 2022-2023 Season Westie Winners!
Best Production: The Spitfire Grill (Musical); Producers: Teresa Otis Skelton and Bill Miller
Best Director: Nancy Lafferty for The Curious Savage
Best Ensemble: The Residents of The Cloisters (Tanya Haas, Jennifer Poynter, Thom Johnson, Phoebe Aldridge, Josh Rooks, Lisa Warner) for The Curious Savage
Best Actress: Sally Carter for August: Osage County
Best Actor: Austin Uebelhor for Mothers & Sons
Best Major Supporting Actress: Phoebe Aldridge for The Curious Savage
Best Major Supporting Actor: Thom Johnson for The Curious Savage
Best Minor Supporting Actress: Susan Smith for The Spitfire Grill
Best Minor Supporting Actor: JB Scoble for August: Osage County
Best Performer Under the Age of 18: Tyler Acquaviva for Mothers & Sons
Best Cameo: Rob Lawson for August: Osage County
Best Female Singer: Chrissy Crawley for The Spitfire Grill
Best Male Singer: Daniel Draves for The Spitfire Grill
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Technical Awards
Best Stage Manager: Tonya Rave for The Spitfire Grill
Best Set Design: Ian Marshall-Fisher for The Spitfire Grill
Best Set Decoration: Ian Marshall-Fisher for The Spitfire Grill
Best Lighting Design: Eric Matters for The Spitfire Grill
Best Sound Design: Rob Stokes And Geoff Lynch for The Spitfire Grill
Best Lighting Technician: James H. Williams for The Spitfire Grill
Best Sound Technician: Rob Stokes for The Spitfire Grill
Best Props: Kat Watson, Georgie Teipen, and Betsy Miller for The Spitfire Grill
Best Costumes: Karen Webster for The Spitfire Grill
Photos provided by John Sampson