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Mac-Haydn Takes Home Four “Berkies” for the 2026 Season
Daddy Long Legs
CHATHAM, NY (November 11, 2026)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is celebrating four wins at the 2026 Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Awards, known as the “Berkies.” Announced November 9, 2026 at a ceremony held at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA, the awards recognize excellence in theatre throughout the greater Berkshire region.
Mac-Haydn was represented across several categories, with four awards recognizing the exceptional talent and artistry behind its 2026 season.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical:
Tzintli Cerda, Newsies
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play or Musical:
Andrew Gmoser, The Addams Family
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical:
Hannah Shankman, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Outstanding Production with Fewer Than Six Performances:
Daddy Long Legs, Directed by John Saunders
“These awards are a wonderful recognition of the extraordinary artists who bring our productions to life,” said Producing Artistic Director John Saunders. “We are incredibly proud of this year’s winners and grateful to the talented performers, designers, directors, and production teams who make the work at Mac-Haydn possible.”
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About the Mac-Haydn Theatre
Founded in 1969, the Mac-Haydn Theatre strives to present innovative, diverse and professional musical theatre productions to the residents of Columbia County and beyond. We aim to cultivate young talent for careers in theatre and seek to provide a supportive environment for the creation of new musical theatre works.
About the Berkies
Established by the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association, the Berkies celebrate excellence in theatre across the greater Berkshire region. The awards span drama, musicals, design, direction, performance, and community outreach, and are open to productions from theatres across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and New York.