24th Annual Shakespeare Awards – January 14 – You’re Invited!
The 24th Annual Shakespeare Awards for Excellence in Acting
All are welcome to attend our annual Shakespeare Awards! Each year MacGuffin celebrates the acting achievements of our amazingly talented actors. Actors who’ve participated in our productions in 2022 have been considered for nominations. Essentially, it’s our version of the Tony Awards. It’s a wonderful evening of celebration and remembrances. This season we’ll be celebrating 12 seniors: Josh Atkinson, Isabel Attenberg, Nat Buskirk, Niva Cohen, Rachel Gopalani, Mira LeVine, Mollie Kenney, Sam Palmer, Maria Perez, Gabe Riccardi, Isaiah Shuchman, and Jaiden Shuchman. The details for the ceremony are spelled out below including the award nominations.
There have been some changes to the awards this year. The category titles of Best Supporting Performance in a Play and Best Performance in a Play and have now been changed to Best Supporting Performance in a Play or Film and Best Performance in a Play or Film. The category of Best Ensemble has been eliminated. There will only be one winner for Best Performance in a Play or Film and for Best Performance in a Musical. Seniors will be invited to speak on their experience at MacGuffin.
Ceremony Information
Date: Saturday, January 14
Time: 7 PM
Location: The Mainstage Theatre at the Adrienne (1st Floor)
Dessert Reception: upstairs in the MacGuffin Theatre
Dress: Fancy awards attire – be creative and fun.
Admission: $25 for Adults and Students, General Admission (includes the reception)
Congratulations to all of the nominees!
Best Cameo
Alice Allsopp – Romeo and Juliet
James Field – Xanadu
Hunter Silverman – The Wizard of Oz
Kaya Zibelman – The Wizard of Oz
Best Comedic Performance
Aria Beauchamp – Xanadu
Pria Lipkin – Xanadu
Zoe Palmer – The Wizard of Oz
Vivienne Young – Santaland Diaries
Meryl Streep Acting Award
Isabel Attenberg
Niva Cohen
Niamh Williams
Julie Zesinger
Best Comedy Improv Performance
Gwen Kapusinski
Sam Palmer
Maria Perez
Amos Wolfe
Best Cabaret Performance
Josie Guttman
Sophia Johnson
Mollie Kenney
Gabe Riccardi
Rising Star Award
Lina Aleti
Aria Beauchamp
Meital Frankel
Maisie Williams
Best Character Development
Vera Staszewski – The Wizard of Oz
Isabel Attenberg – Romeo and Juliet
Leo Gade – Xanadu
Julie Zesinger – Seussical
Best Supporting Performance in a Play or Film
Meredith Drasnin – Romeo and Juliet
Sophia Johnson – Romeo and Juliet
Roya Reese – Romeo and Juliet
Niamh Williams – Romeo and Juliet
Best Supporting Performance in a Musical
Aria Beauchamp – Xanadu
Ari Eisenstadt – Seussical
Pria Lipkin – Xanadu
Elijah Teel – Xanadu
The Hitchcock Award for Youth Leadership
Izzy Ritchie
Hunter Silverman
Vera Staszewski
Lila Wolfersberger
Best Emerging Performer Youth and Teen
Winners announced at the ceremony
Best Performance in a Play or Film
Mira Levine – Romeo and Juliet
Lucy Shea – Romeo and Juliet
Niva Cohen – Romeo and Juliet
Isabel Attenberg – Romeo and Juliet
Best Performance in a Musical
Meital Frankel – The Wizard of Oz
Josie Guttman – Xanadu
Zoe Palmer – The Wizard of Oz
Niamh Williams – The Wizard of Oz
Julie Zesinger – Seussical
Senior Recognition and Farewell
Josh Atkinson, Isabel Attenberg, Nat Buskirk, Niva Cohen, Rachel Gopalani, Mira LeVine, Mollie Kenney, Sam Palmer, Maria Perez, Gabe Riccardi, Isaiah Shuchman, and Jaiden Shuchman
The MacGuffin Award for Lifetime Achievement
