Basile Westfield Playhouse recognizes top-tier thespians

Jan Jamison (left) served as event emcee, and Tess Gibbons presented the Westies trophies. (Photo provided)

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