We’re Nominated for 13 “Berkies!”
On 10/20, The Berkshire Theatre Critics Association announced the nominees for the 5th Berkshire Theatre Awards, known colloquially as “The Berkies”. This year’s awards recognize shows that opened in the greater Berkshire region between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2021.
Nominations for the Mac-Haydn are as follows:
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play or Musical
Andrew Gmoser, Man of La Mancha, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Outstanding Choreography
Bryan Knowlton, Beehive, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
John Saunders, She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
Erin Spears Ledford, She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Amber Mawande-Spytek, The World Goes Round, Mac Haydn Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Mikel Hunter, Pippin, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Andrew Burton Kelly, She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Kelly Gabrielle Murphy, She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Maya Cuevas, Man of La Mancha, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Gabe Belyeu, Man of La Mancha, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Kylan Ross, The World Goes Round, Mac-Haydn Theatre
Outstanding Production of a Musical
Man of La Mancha, Mac-Haydn Theatre
She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre
The purpose of the BTCA and the Berkshire Theatre Awards is to promote and celebrate the quality and diversity of theatre in the region. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the evening of November 15 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield.