TANYS - Theatre Association of New York State

06/20/2026

Congratulations to member company Indian River Performing Arts Department and their production of Darker the Night, Brighter the Stars for earning the following TANYS Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards:

- Outstanding Achievement in Playwriting to John Cariani
- Outstanding Achievement in Theatre Education and Student Development to Kristie Farr
- Excellence in Acting to Dahlia LaBrake
- Excellence in Acting to Jeremy Wright
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast

See all the 2026 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards here:
http://www.tanys.org/2026-Merit-Awards.html

TANYS: Inspiring Excellence in Theatre Communities

06/19/2026

Meet the 2026 TANYS Ruth R. Legg Memorial Scholarship winners!
- Dahlia LaBrake, a 2026 graduate of Indian River Central School District in Philadelphia, NY, has been active with Indian River Performing Arts Department throughout high school.
- Lauryn Radomski, a 2026 graduate of Cuba-Rushford Central School in Cuba, NY, has been active with the CRCS Drama Club throughout high school.
CONGRATULATIONS, Dahlia and Lauryn! We're proud of all you've accomplished - and we look forward to all your many achievements that lie ahead!
Read more about them here: https://tanys.org/Ruth-Legg-Scholarship-recipient.html

06/17/2026

Congratulations to member company Confetti Stage, Inc. and their production of Witch for earning the following TANYS Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards:

- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Vincent James for the portrayal of Scratch
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Cecelia Gray for the portrayal of Winnifred

See all the 2026 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards here:
http://www.tanys.org/2026-Merit-Awards.html

TANYS: Inspiring Excellence in Theatre Communities

06/16/2026

YES! We feel the same. Theatre is an inclusive space where all are welcome, everyone can be who they truly are, and everyone can use their voices to express their truth and their stories. Love is love! Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Love is love.

On stage. Off stage. Always.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the power of community theatre to bring people together, foster understanding, and create spaces where everyone can be themselves.

Happy Pride Month. 🌈

06/16/2026

To all our youth theatre members... check this out! What a terrific way to learn and grow with fellow theatre practitioners from around the country!
TANYS is a proud member of AACT - American Association of Community Theatre.

Applications are now open for YouthFest at AACTFest 2027!

Youth theatre companies are invited to apply for the opportunity to perform, learn, connect, and take part in AACT’s national theatre festival experience in Rochester, Minnesota, June 15-19, 2027.

Participating groups will share their work, receive learning-centered adjudication, attend workshops, and connect with theatre artists, educators, and community theatre leaders from across the country.

Learn more and apply: https://aact.org/youthfest-2027

06/15/2026

Congratulations to member company The Palmer Opera House and their production of Putting It Together for earning the following TANYS Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards:

- Excellence in Direction to Eric L. Van Druff
- Excellence in Ensemble Work and Character Conveyance to the Cast: Paul Nelson, Janet Nolan, Cyril Bodnar, Tanaka Losey, Clay Nolan
- Excellence in Performance to Janet Nolan for the portrayal of Amy Wolff

See all the 2026 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards here:
http://www.tanys.org/2026-Merit-Awards.html

TANYS: Inspiring Excellence in Theatre Communities

06/07/2026

Congratulations to member company Sherburne-Earlville Drama Club Rocks and their production of Murder on the Orient Express for earning the following TANYS Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards:

- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Direction to Lisette Shiffer
- Meritorious Achievement in Technical Design and Ex*****on for Set, Sound, Lights and Costumes to Daliela Beeching, Julie Burns, Candy Hamilton, Benjamin Gorton, Jacob Hamilton and Chris Marquard
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Jaiden Lester for the portrayal of Hercule Poirot

Scan the QR code in the last pic to join the TANYS email list!

See all the 2026 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards here:
http://www.tanys.org/2026-Merit-Awards.html

TANYS: Inspiring Excellence in Theatre Communities

06/06/2026

Congratulations to member company Classic Theater Guild and their production of Moonlight and Magnolias for earning the following TANYS Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards:

- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast
- Meritorious Achievement in Technical Design and Ex*****on for Set, Props and Costumes
- Excellence in Acting to David DeSorbo for the portrayal of Victor Fleming

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See all the 2026 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards here:
http://www.tanys.org/2026-Merit-Awards.html

TANYS: Inspiring Excellence in Theatre Communities

06/04/2026

Congratulations to member company Spartan Stage at East Syracuse Minoa Central School District and their production of The Little Mermaid for earning the following TANYS Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards:

- Excellence in Acting to Claire Giufre for the portrayal of Ariel
- Excellence in Acting to Eliza Zuber for the portrayal of Ursula
- Excellence in Acting/Character Work to Ermin Hajdarevic for the portrayal of Chef Louis
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Work/Acting to the Cast
- Excellence in Direction/Musical Direction to Aimee deBerjeois
- Excellence in Choreography to Caira Cramer Walter
- Excellence in Scenic Design to Todd Bachta, Tim Benac and Todd Durantini Jr.
- Excellence in Stage/Scene Transition Management to Hannah Caccamo and the Running Crew
- Excellence in Scenic Design and Sound to the Production Staff/Crew

See all the 2026 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards here:
http://www.tanys.org/2026-Merit-Awards.html

TANYS: Inspiring Excellence in Theatre Communities

06/02/2026

Congratulations to member company Wellsville Central School District and their production of Nunsense: The Mega-Musical Version for earning the following TANYS Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards:

- Excellence in Vocal Performance to Madi Schultz
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Tori Clemons
- Excellence in Choreography to Kate Martelle
- Excellence in Scenic Design and Ex*****on to Mark Corwine
- Meritorious Achievement in Vocal Direction to Matthew Purks-Morris
- Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting to the Cast

Scan the QR code in the last pic to join the TANYS email list!

See all the 2026 Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards here:
http://www.tanys.org/2026-Merit-Awards.html

TANYS: Inspiring Excellence in Theatre Communities