{"id":160938,"date":"2024-04-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=160938"},"modified":"2024-04-28T12:24:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T12:24:20","slug":"imcom-europe-celebrates-entertainers-in-toppers-awards-ceremony-and-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=160938","title":{"rendered":"IMCOM Europe celebrates entertainers in TOPPERs Awards Ceremony and Show"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WIESBADEN, Germany \u2013 The 63rd Annual Installation Management Command \u2013 Europe Tournament of Plays, TOPPERs, Awards Show and Ceremony took place at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne April 27.<\/p>\n

Several hundred performers, cast, directors, artists, crew, musicians, leaders, mentors, and their families came together for what is \u201cconsidered the premiere and one of the largest US Army MWR events in the world,\u201d according to the event web page.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe produce this annual TOPPERs awards ceremony that we\u2019re doing tonight to thank the thousands of Soldiers, civilians and family members who provide hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours putting on live theater events<\/p>\n

throughout our overseas communities,\u201d said Tommy Mize, the IMCOM Europe Director and host of the celebration.<\/p>\n

Adjudicators watched 15 shows, including several family musicals, in eight military communities, according to Dane Winters, Army Entertainment Program Manager for IMCOM-Europe. 50 TOPPERs were presented at the awards ceremony, which also included several live performances.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal is to provide educational opportunities, not pass judgement. The judges reacted as \u2018responders\u2019 to the shows, offering their insights and thoughts along with suggestions for further growth as actors, directors, designers, and theatre artists,\u201d Winters said, noting the value in bringing the entertainment community together, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe important thing about the awards show for me is to give a chance for participants from all the theaters to meet and celebrate together.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the highlights was the presentation of a ceremonial check for $4.1 million, which \u201crepresents the 128,942 volunteer hours given to U.S. Army Garrisons and Air Force Community Theaters in Europe from April 2023 to April 2024 by 8,907 Soldiers, civilians and Family members volunteer participants,\u201d Winters said.<\/p>\n

Attendees were treated to celebrity presentations who announced some of the winners via video, including Chris Pine, David Hyde Pierce, Harvey Feirstein, Carrie Preston, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Stephen Flaherty.<\/p>\n

For photos from the TOPPERs, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 2024 TOPPERs Awardees are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outstanding Hair & Makeup Design for a Play or Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perla Simmons<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Olivier Galloo & Brett Harwood<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Olivier Galloo & Brett Harwood<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Hanrahan<\/p>\n

Clue!<\/p>\n

The Ansbach Terrace Playhouse<\/p>\n

Outstanding Set Design for a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Wright<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Set Design for a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Wright<\/p>\n

Amadeus<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barry Robinson<\/p>\n

Working<\/p>\n

The Soldiers’ Theatre, Vicenza<\/p>\n

Outstanding Sound Design for a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jared Rivera<\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy O’Donnell<\/p>\n

Willy Wonka, Jr.<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Costume Design for a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reana Jones<\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

Outstanding Stage Properties and Dressing for a Musical (Tie)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Wright & Ryan Rigazzi<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Chris Wright & Ryan Rigazzi<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Stage Properties & Dressings for a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lane Fox & Kat Nickola<\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

Outstanding Stage Properties & Dressings for a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Hanrahan<\/p>\n

Clue!<\/p>\n

The Ansbach Terrace Playhouse<\/p>\n

Outstanding Stage Manager for a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tina Ranum<\/p>\n

School House Rock Live!, Jr.<\/p>\n

The Stuttgart Theater Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Stage Manager for a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nina Kladnik<\/p>\n

Clue!<\/p>\n

The Ansbach Terrace Playhouse<\/p>\n

Outstanding Technical Direction of a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jacob Barnes<\/p>\n

Willy Wonka, Jr.<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Technical Direction of a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Wright<\/p>\n

Amadeus<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Choreography<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kelly O’Donnell & Hannah Whittington<\/p>\n

Tuck Everlasting<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Orchestra or Musical Accompaniment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Working<\/p>\n

The Soldiers’ Theatre, Vicenza<\/p>\n

Outstanding Musical Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mattia Sciortino<\/p>\n

Working<\/p>\n

The Soldiers’ Theatre, Vicenza<\/p>\n

Outstanding Ensemble in a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

12 Angry Jurors<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Working<\/p>\n

The Soldiers’ Theatre, Vicenza<\/p>\n

Outstanding Chorus Member in a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thomas Prochazka as “Growltiger”<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Stage Debut in a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

SrA Seth Bauer as “Manolo Costazuela”<\/p>\n

The Odd Couple (Female Version)<\/p>\n

Aviano Schools and Community Theatre<\/p>\n

Outstanding Stage Debut in a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adeline Kennard as “The Candy Man”<\/p>\n

Willy Wonka, Jr.<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Youth Performance in a Female Role in a Play or Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lily Goodman as “Winnie”<\/p>\n

Tuck Everlasting<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Youth Performance in a Male Role in a Play or Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alyssa Bell as “Chuck”<\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Female Role in a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oona Borovicka as “Farrah the Faerie”<\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Female Role in a Musical (Tie)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adison Stein as “Rumpleteaser”<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

MacKenzie Schutt\u00a0as \u201cMungojerrie\u201d<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Male Role in a Play or Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alex Petreaca as “Mr. Mistoffolees”<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Female Role in a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joanna Case-Lumley as “Constanz”<\/p>\n

Amadeus<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Female Role in a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Britan Howell as “Violet Beauregard”<\/p>\n

Willy Wonka, Jr.<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Male Role in a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cameron Rahe as “C3 B0”<\/p>\n

Space Wars<\/p>\n

Ramstein Razz Ma Tazz Community Theatre<\/p>\n

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Male Role in a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Larry Kreider as “The Retiree”<\/p>\n

Working<\/p>\n

The Soldiers’ Theatre, Vincenza<\/p>\n

Outstanding Military Performer in a Female Role in a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

SrA Marley Gonzalez as “Sylvie”<\/p>\n

The Odd Couple (Female Version)<\/p>\n

Aviano Schools & Community Theatre<\/p>\n

Outstanding Military Performance in a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

TSGT Payton Burrell<\/p>\n

Tuck Everlasting<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Military Performer in a Male Role in Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

SGT Brian Kladnik as “Wadsworth”<\/p>\n

Clue!<\/p>\n

The Ansbach Terrace Playhouse<\/p>\n

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Female Role in a Play (Tie)<\/strong><\/p>\n

SSGT Devyn Freeze as “Agnes”<\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Maddie Turner as “Tilly”<\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Male Role in a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

MAJ Grant Pinkston as “Juror #11”<\/p>\n

12 Angry Jurors<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Lead Performer in a Female Role in a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Natalie Ritter as “Audrey”<\/p>\n

Little Shop of Horrors<\/p>\n

The Ansbach Terrace Playhouse<\/p>\n

Outstanding Lead Performer in a Male Role in a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rafael Nieswand as “Rumtumtiger”<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Lead Performer in a Male Role in a Musica<\/strong>l<\/p>\n

Max Pasquel as “Munkustrap”<\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Outstanding Direction of a Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nina Run Bergsdottir<\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

Outstanding Direction of a Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jackson Seymor<\/p>\n

Tuck Everlasting<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n

Outstanding Musical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuck Everlasting<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Outstanding Family Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cats<\/p>\n

The SHAPE Players Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Judges’ Choice Award<\/p>\n

Outstanding Front of House Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Willy Wonka, Jr.<\/p>\n

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n

Judges’ Choice Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cecil B. DeMille Casting Award for Number of Youth<\/p>\n

The Aviano Schools & Community Theater<\/p>\n

Judges’ Choice Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Original Monologues for Working<\/p>\n

The Soldiers’ Theatre, Vicenza<\/p>\n

Judges’ Choice Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monsters Design & Construction for She Kills Monsters<\/p>\n

Beth Dougherty<\/p>\n

KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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