The AYAA Awards voting form is now live! It will close on Saturday, August 3rd at midnight. Congrats to this wonderful cohort of artists
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Best Leading Actress in a Musical
Sarah Pansing - Sally Bowles - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Abby Cardenas - Emma - Jekyll and Hyde - Actor's Youth Theatre
Drew MacCallum - Katherine - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Lainey Kenly - Winnie - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Hailey Gates - Velma Kelly - Chicago - Limelight Youth Theater
Sarah Pansing - Sally Bowles - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Abby Cardenas - Emma - Jekyll and Hyde - Actor's Youth Theatre
Drew MacCallum - Katherine - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Lainey Kenly - Winnie - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Hailey Gates - Velma Kelly - Chicago - Limelight Youth Theater
Best Leading Actress in a Play
Aubrey Hoffer - Molly - Friend Art - AYAA
Julia Murphy - Annie Sullivan - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Bethany Novotny - Kate Keller - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Julia Murphy - Antigone - Antigone - Arizona School for the Arts
Ceili Olney - Crandal - The Sum of Me - YETi
Aubrey Hoffer - Molly - Friend Art - AYAA
Julia Murphy - Annie Sullivan - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Bethany Novotny - Kate Keller - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Julia Murphy - Antigone - Antigone - Arizona School for the Arts
Ceili Olney - Crandal - The Sum of Me - YETi
Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Ethan Shanker - Emcee - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Dylan Romero - Jack Kelly - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Noah Lanouette - Seymour - Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Jake Ashton - Julian Marsh - 42nd Street - Actor's Youth Theatre
Riley Thornton - Jesse Tuck - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Ethan Shanker - Emcee - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Dylan Romero - Jack Kelly - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Noah Lanouette - Seymour - Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Jake Ashton - Julian Marsh - 42nd Street - Actor's Youth Theatre
Riley Thornton - Jesse Tuck - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Best Leading Actor in a Play
Payten Mcleod - Kevin - Friend Art - AYAA
Noah Manumaleuga - Captain Keller - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Jack Taylor - CB - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Andy Wissink - Edward Tulane - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Alex Flores - Old Man - Antigone - ASA
Payten Mcleod - Kevin - Friend Art - AYAA
Noah Manumaleuga - Captain Keller - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Jack Taylor - CB - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Andy Wissink - Edward Tulane - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Alex Flores - Old Man - Antigone - ASA
Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
Olivia Timothy - Ursula - The Little Mermaid - Limelight Youth Theater
Madison Brassow - Miss Hannigan - Annie - Actor's Youth Theatre
Phoenix Cyphert - Brooke Wyndam - Legally Blonde - Desert Stages
Kendra Richards - Natalie - next to normal - Arizona Regional Theatre
Sophie Vaughan - Fraulein Schneider - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Olivia Timothy - Ursula - The Little Mermaid - Limelight Youth Theater
Madison Brassow - Miss Hannigan - Annie - Actor's Youth Theatre
Phoenix Cyphert - Brooke Wyndam - Legally Blonde - Desert Stages
Kendra Richards - Natalie - next to normal - Arizona Regional Theatre
Sophie Vaughan - Fraulein Schneider - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Best Supporting Actress in a Play
India Rose Chudnow - Lil - Friend Art - AYAA
Ali Giordano - Van's Sister - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Thea Eigo - Marcy - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Lindsay Gagnon - CB's Sister - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Ava Newton - Helen Keller - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
India Rose Chudnow - Lil - Friend Art - AYAA
Ali Giordano - Van's Sister - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Thea Eigo - Marcy - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Lindsay Gagnon - CB's Sister - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Ava Newton - Helen Keller - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Best Supporting Actor in a Musical
Connor Brigola - Miles Tuck - Tuck Everlasting - Limelight Youth Theater
Kale Klein - Race Higgins - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Alec Pursell - Herr Schultz - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Hayden Skaggs - Man in the Yellow Suit - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Noah Delgado - Pulitzer - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Connor Brigola - Miles Tuck - Tuck Everlasting - Limelight Youth Theater
Kale Klein - Race Higgins - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Alec Pursell - Herr Schultz - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Hayden Skaggs - Man in the Yellow Suit - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Noah Delgado - Pulitzer - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Best Supporting Actor in a Play
Kyle Watkins - Nate - Friend Art - AYAA
Christian Bader - Van - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Noah Lanouette - Beethoven - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
David Devine - James Keller - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Devon Policci - Matt - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Kyle Watkins - Nate - Friend Art - AYAA
Christian Bader - Van - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Noah Lanouette - Beethoven - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
David Devine - James Keller - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Devon Policci - Matt - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Best Vocalist
Lina Cappellano - Ariel - The Little Mermaid - Limelight Youth Theater
Dylan Romero - Jack Kelly - Newies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Sarah Pansing - Sally Bowles - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Jake Ashton - Julian Marsh - 42nd Street - Actor's Youth Theatre
Kendra Richards - Natalie - next to normal - Arizona Regional Theatre
Lina Cappellano - Ariel - The Little Mermaid - Limelight Youth Theater
Dylan Romero - Jack Kelly - Newies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Sarah Pansing - Sally Bowles - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Jake Ashton - Julian Marsh - 42nd Street - Actor's Youth Theatre
Kendra Richards - Natalie - next to normal - Arizona Regional Theatre
Best Dancer
We had a couple of ties in this category, so the option was to either do 3 nominees or 7 so I decided 7!
Jessica Wastchak - Ballet Winnie - Tuck Everlasting - Limelight Youth Theater
Miranda Bellows - Peggy Sawyer - 42nd Street - Actor's Youth Theatre
Rayshawn Watkins - Romeo - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Anna Mettes - Ballet Winnie - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Summer Beckman - Roxie - Chicago - Desert Mountain High School
Tony Gurrieri - Billy Lawlor - 42nd Street - Actor's Youth Theatre
Benjamin Gittell - Race - Newsies - Valley Youth Theatre
We had a couple of ties in this category, so the option was to either do 3 nominees or 7 so I decided 7!
Jessica Wastchak - Ballet Winnie - Tuck Everlasting - Limelight Youth Theater
Miranda Bellows - Peggy Sawyer - 42nd Street - Actor's Youth Theatre
Rayshawn Watkins - Romeo - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Anna Mettes - Ballet Winnie - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Summer Beckman - Roxie - Chicago - Desert Mountain High School
Tony Gurrieri - Billy Lawlor - 42nd Street - Actor's Youth Theatre
Benjamin Gittell - Race - Newsies - Valley Youth Theatre
Best Direction of a Musical
Jeff Deglow - Jekyll and Hyde - Actor's Youth Theatre
Bruce Goolsby and Tracie Jones - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Kenny Grossman - Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Aaron Thacker - Honk Jr. - Arizona School for the Arts
Rob Chambers - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Jeff Deglow - Jekyll and Hyde - Actor's Youth Theatre
Bruce Goolsby and Tracie Jones - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Kenny Grossman - Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Aaron Thacker - Honk Jr. - Arizona School for the Arts
Rob Chambers - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Best Direction of a Play
Grey Smith - Friend Art - AYAA
Bobby Sample - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Kenny Grossman - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Kate Haas - The Sum of Me - YETi
Grey Smith - Friend Art - AYAA
Bobby Sample - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Kenny Grossman - Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Kate Haas - The Sum of Me - YETi
Best Musical Direction
Tracie Jones and CJ O'Hara - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Newsies - ALA Queen Creek
Mark Feary - Newsies - Valley Youth Theatre
Tristan Peterson-Steinart - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Tracie Jones and CJ O'Hara - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Newsies - ALA Queen Creek
Mark Feary - Newsies - Valley Youth Theatre
Tristan Peterson-Steinart - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Best Choreography
Jackie Brecker - Tuck Everlasting - Limelight Youth Theater
Emma England - Chicago - Limelight Youth Theater
Bruce Goolsby - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Jordan Daniels - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Lynzee 4man - Wedding Singer - Desert Stages
Jackie Brecker - Tuck Everlasting - Limelight Youth Theater
Emma England - Chicago - Limelight Youth Theater
Bruce Goolsby - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Jordan Daniels - Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Lynzee 4man - Wedding Singer - Desert Stages
Best Set Design
Chris Klein - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Newsies - Queen Creek ALA
Bobby Sample - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Bobby Sample - Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Joslyn Settle - The Sum of Me - YETi
Chris Klein - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Newsies - Queen Creek ALA
Bobby Sample - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Bobby Sample - Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Joslyn Settle - The Sum of Me - YETi
Best Lighting Design
Newsies - ALA Queen Creek
Jeff Davis - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Josh Hontz - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Joanna Emmott - The Sum of Me - YETi
Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Newsies - ALA Queen Creek
Jeff Davis - Tuck Everlasting - Valley Youth Theatre
Josh Hontz - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Joanna Emmott - The Sum of Me - YETi
Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
Best Sound Design
Newsies - ALA Queen Creek
Josh Hontz - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Thomas Strawser - Sum of Me - YETi
Josh Hontz - Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Newsies - ALA Queen Creek
Josh Hontz - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Thomas Strawser - Sum of Me - YETi
Josh Hontz - Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Best Costume Design
Emma England - Little Mermaid - Limelight Youth Theater
Pamela Oborn - Jekyll and Hyde - Actor's Youth Theatre
Jacki Marin - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Audrey Wawro - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Karol Cooper - Newsies - Valley Youth Theatre
Emma England - Little Mermaid - Limelight Youth Theater
Pamela Oborn - Jekyll and Hyde - Actor's Youth Theatre
Jacki Marin - Newsies - Actor's Youth Theatre
Audrey Wawro - Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Karol Cooper - Newsies - Valley Youth Theatre
Best Hair and Makeup Design
Newsies - AYT
Brenda Goodenberger - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Emma England - The Little Mermaid - Limelight Youth Theater
Newsies - AYT
Brenda Goodenberger - The Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Emma England - The Little Mermaid - Limelight Youth Theater
Best Stage Management
Bailey David Gorman - Season of work - AYT
Joycelin Jacobs - Season of work - VYT
Jordan Weiner - Season of work - ASA
Bailey David Gorman - Season of work - AYT
Joycelin Jacobs - Season of work - VYT
Jordan Weiner - Season of work - ASA
The Ferryman Award: Most Likely to have A LOT of Kids
Maya Weber
Anson Romney
Kale Burr
Maya Weber
Anson Romney
Kale Burr
Hadestown Award: Most Mythical
Vincent Pugliese
Joey J Grado
Prescott Smidt
Vincent Pugliese
Joey J Grado
Prescott Smidt
Beetlejuice: Most Likely to Haunt Someone
Bryce Dilullo
Brody Wurr
Sabrina Kiepke
Bryce Dilullo
Brody Wurr
Sabrina Kiepke
Tootsie: Most Likely to Rock a Red Sparkly Dress
Addison Alicia Bowman
Drew MacCallum
Ethan Shanker
Addison Alicia Bowman
Drew MacCallum
Ethan Shanker
Ain't Too Proud Award: Most Likely to Be in a Boy Band/Girl Band
Garrett Will Lindsey
Ethan Shanker
Jake Ashton
Garrett Will Lindsey
Ethan Shanker
Jake Ashton
The Prom: Most Likely to Stand Up for What They Believe In
Taylor Underwood
Julia Murphy
Jake Ashton
Taylor Underwood
Julia Murphy
Jake Ashton
Oklahoma Award: Most Likely to Make a Conversation Go REALLY Dark
Devon Policci
Cole Denham
Ethan Shanker
Devon Policci
Cole Denham
Ethan Shanker
Kiss Me Kate Award: Most Likely to have a Showmance
Nick Williams
Addison Bowman
Madison Brassow
Nick Williams
Addison Bowman
Madison Brassow
Best Play - High School
Antigone - Arizona School for the Arts
Loco-Motion, Commotion, Dr. Gorilla, and Me - Hamilton High School
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 - Perry High School
Twelve Angry Jurors - Mountain View High School
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Cactus Shadows High School
Antigone - Arizona School for the Arts
Loco-Motion, Commotion, Dr. Gorilla, and Me - Hamilton High School
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 - Perry High School
Twelve Angry Jurors - Mountain View High School
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Cactus Shadows High School
Best Musical - High School
Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
A Chorus Line - Williamsfield High School
Newsies - ALA Queen Creek
Honk Jr. - Arizona School for the Arts
Les Miserables - Chandler High School
Little Women - Hamilton High School
Beauty and the Beast - Red Mountain High School
Chicago - Desert Mountain High School
Cabaret - Arizona School for the Arts
A Chorus Line - Williamsfield High School
Newsies - ALA Queen Creek
Honk Jr. - Arizona School for the Arts
Les Miserables - Chandler High School
Little Women - Hamilton High School
Beauty and the Beast - Red Mountain High School
Chicago - Desert Mountain High School
Best Play - Community
Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Sum of Me - YETI
Friend Art - AYAA
The Lost Boys of Neverland - EVCT
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - VYT
Dog Sees God - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Miracle Worker - Spotlight Youth Theatre
Sum of Me - YETI
Friend Art - AYAA
The Lost Boys of Neverland - EVCT
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - VYT
Best Musical - Community
Freaky Friday - Valley Youth Theatre
Newsies - AYT
Tuck Everlasting - VYT
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Spotlight
Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight
Newsies - VYT
Wedding Singer - DST
Bring It On - DST
The Little Mermaid - Limelight
Chicago - Limelight
Freaky Friday - Valley Youth Theatre
Newsies - AYT
Tuck Everlasting - VYT
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Spotlight
Little Shop of Horrors - Spotlight
Newsies - VYT
Wedding Singer - DST
Bring It On - DST
The Little Mermaid - Limelight
Chicago - Limelight