AWARDS & RECOGNITION
MONTCLAIR THEATRE NIGHT AWARDS
The Theatre Night Awards, also called “the Foxys,” recognize outstanding work in the production of New Jersey’s high school and middle school straight plays and musicals.
BIRTHDAY CANDLES, 2023
Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Dramedy
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Dramedy
Elizabeth McManus as “Ernestine Ashworth”
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Dramedy
Lukas Kolega as “Matt”
Outstanding Performance by an Acting Ensemble in a Dramedy
The Ingenuity in Direction of a Play Award
Jaquelynne Radcliff and Blake Spence
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design for a Play
Mal Hoeland
Outstanding Achievement in Contemporary Costume Design for a Play
Blake Spence and Linda Spence
LITTLE WOMEN, 2023
Winners
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Musical
Avery Benjamin as “Jo March”
Outstanding Performance by an Acting Ensemble in a Musical
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Period Musical
Avery Benjamin as “Jo March”
Outstanding Performance by an Acting Ensemble in a Period Musical
Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Period Musical
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Period Musical
Mia Longenecker as “Aunt March”
Outstanding Achievement in Direction of a Musical
Blake Spence
Outstanding Achievement in Dramaturgy
Blake Spence
Outstanding Achievement by a Student Makeup Designer for a Musical
Maddie Drew
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography of a Musical
Jaquelynne Radcliff
Outstanding Achievement in Period/Fantasy Costume Design for a Musical
Blake Spence and Linda Spence
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, 2022
Winner
Outstanding Production of a Comedic Play
Nominations
Outstanding Overall Production of a High School Play
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Comedic Play
William Marinovic as “Hannibal”
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Comedic Play
Erin Scheier as “Mrs. Ethel P. Savage”
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Comedic Play
Ava Vazquez as “Lily Belle”
Outstanding Performance by an Acting Ensemble in a Comedic Play
Outstanding Achievement in Direction of a Play
Blake Spence and Jaquelynne Radcliff
SWEET CHARITY, 2022
Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Contemporary Musical
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Contemporary Musical
Kyra Longenecker as “Charity Hope Valentine”
Outstanding Achievement in Direction of a Musical
Blake Spence
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography of a Musical
Jaquelynne Radcliff
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, 2021
Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Period Dramatic Play
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Period Dramatic Play
Aidan McCullough as “Hercule Poirot”
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Period Dramatic Play
Guilherme Pereira as “Monsieur Bouc”
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Period Dramatic Play
Erin Scheier as “Helen Hubbard”
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Period Dramatic Play
Avery Benjamin as “Countess Adrenyi”
Outstanding Performance by an Acting Ensemble in a Period Dramatic Play
Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design
Brian Toscano
Outstanding Achievement in Hair and Makeup Design
Jaquelynne Radcliff
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, 2021
Winners
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in an Outdoor Musical
Kyra Longenecker as “Janet Van der Graff”
Outstanding Performance by a Acting Ensemble in an Outdoor Musical
Nominations
Outstanding Production of an Outdoor Musical
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Musical
Kyra Longenecker as “Janet Van der Graff”
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in an Outdoor Musical
Gavin McGinn as “Man in Chair”
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in an Outdoor Musical
Jonathan “Sterling” Hart as “George”
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in an Outdoor Musical
Lily Bias as “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography of a Musical
Jaquelynne Radcliff
Outstanding Achievement in Educational Impact and Community Outreach
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, 2020
Winner
Jo Anne Fox “Newcomer” Award
Jaquelynne Radcliff
Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Virtual Play - Cinematic Editing
Outstanding Performance by a Acting Ensemble in a Virtual Play - Cinematic Editing
Outstanding Achievement in Direction
Jaquelynne Radcliff
Outstanding Achievement in Stage Combat
Jaquelynne Radcliff
Outstanding Achievement in Editing
Wayward Avenue
Outstanding Achievement in Period/Fantasy Costume Design
Jaquelynne Radcliff
Outstanding Achievement in Educational Impact and Community Outreach
HELLO DOLLY, 2020
Winners
Outstanding Achievement in Dramaturgy
Blake Spence
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography of a Musical
Jaquelynne Radcliff
Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Musical
Outstanding Performance by a Acting Ensemble in a Musical
Outstanding Achievement in Direction
Blake Spence
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design
Cameron Filepas
Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design
Anthony Freitas
Outstanding Achievement Period/Fantasy Costume Design
Blake Spence and Linda Spence
Outstanding Achievement in Educational Impact and Community Outreach
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 2019
Nominations
Outstanding Production of an Innovative Work
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in an Innovative Work
Dermot Mulcahy as “Gordy/Ensemble”
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in an Innovative Work
Marisa Papa as “Cody/Ensemble”
Outstanding Performance by a Acting Ensemble in an Innovative Work
The Peter Filichia Award for Pushing the Envelope in Academic Theatre
Douglas Oswin
CLUE ON STAGE, 2018
Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Comedic Stage Adaptation of Literary Work or Film
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Comedic Stage Adaptation of Literary Work or Film
Andrew Rosica as “Wadsworth”
Outstanding Performance by a Acting Ensemble in a Comedic Stage Adaptation of Literary Work or Film
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, 2017
Nominations
Outstanding Production of a Comedy
Outstanding Achievement by a Stage Crew