And the Winners Are...

The Richmond Theatre Critics Circle has announced the winners for this year’s Artsies, the community’s recognition of excellence in Richmond-area theater. Cadence would like to thank all of the critics and congratulate all of the winners, nominees, and theatre companies!

Best Musical
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
TheatreLAB

Best Direction - Musical
Deejay Gray
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Musical
Alexander Sapp
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”

Best Actress in a Leading Role - Musical
Susan Sanford
“Grey Gardens”

Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Musical
Brandon LeReau
“The Wiz”

Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Musical
Audra Honaker
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”

Best Musical Direction
JS Fauquet
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”

Best Choreography
Kikau Alvaro
“The Wiz”

Outstanding Costume Design - Musical
Jeanne Nugent
“The Wiz”

Outstanding Costume Design - Musical
Alex Valentin
“Lizzie the Musical”

Outstanding Lighting Design - Musical
Michael Jarett
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”

Outstanding Set Design - Musical
Jason Sherwood
“Atlantis”

Outstanding Sound Design - Musical
Joey Luck
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”

Best Play
“The Laramie Project”
Richmond Triangle Players

Best Play
“Gloria”
Cadence Theatre in partnership with Virginia Rep

Best Direction - Play
Lucian Restivo
“The Laramie Project”

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Play
Jamar Jones
“An Octoroon”

Best Actress in a Leading Role - Play
Haliya Roberts
“Pretty Fire”

Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Play
Jeremy V. Morris
“Oedipus: A Gospel Myth”

Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Play
Amber Marie Martinez
“Dance Nation” 

Outstanding Costume Design - Play
Sue Griffin
“The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays”

Outstanding Lighting Design - Play
BJ Wilkinson
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”

Outstanding Set Design - Play
Chris Raintree
“Songs from Bedlam”

Outstanding Sound Design - Play
Roger Price
“Talk Radio”

Most Promising Newcomer
Joel Ashur
“Gloria”

Best Original Work
“In My Chair”
Cadence Theatre in partnership with Virginia Rep

2019 Ernie McClintock Best Acting Ensemble Award
For their notable performance as a cohesive and compelling ensemble, the Richmond Theatre Critics Circle honors the cast members of “The Laramie Project,” Richmond Triangle Players:

Rachel Dilliplane
Annella Kaine
Amber Marie Martinez
Cole Metz
Jacqueline O’Connor
Stevie Rice
Adam Turck
Scott Wichmann