Berkie Nominations Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mac-Haydn Theatre Garners Multiple Nominations for the 2025 “Berkies”
“Luck Be a Lady” from Guys & Dolls
CHATHAM, NY (October 14, 2025)—Mac-Haydn Theatre is proud to announce that its 2025 season has been honored with sixteen nominations from the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) for the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Awards—commonly known as the “Berkies.”
Mac-Haydn’s nominations reflect the theater’s commitment to artistic excellence across outstanding performances, choreography, direction, and technical design:
Outstanding Choreography:
Kaitlyn Frank, A Bronx Tale
Kaitlyn Frank, Jesus Christ Superstar
Mandy Modic, Guys and Dolls
Outstanding Direction of a Musical:
Steve Edlund, A Bronx Tale
Mandy Modic, Guys and Dolls
John Saunders, Jesus Christ Superstar
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical:
Monica M. Wemitt, Annie
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play or Musical:
Andrew Gmoser, Jesus Christ Superstar
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical:
Tristan Caldwell, Jesus Christ Superstar
Mike Keller, A Bronx Tale
Spencer Stanley, Guys and Dolls
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical:
Amelia Barr, The Last Five Years
Wild Handel, Annie
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical:
Ian Federgreen, Guys and Dolls
Outstanding Production with Fewer Than Six Performances:
The Last Five Years, Directed by John Saunders
Outstanding Production of a Musical:
Guys and Dolls, Directed & Choreographed by Mandy Modic
“We are thrilled and honored that the Berkies have recognized so many facets of our 2025 season,” said John Saunders, Producing Artistic Director. “These nominations speak to the dedication, talent, and collaborative spirit of our cast, crew, and creative teams. We’re honored to stand alongside the region’s finest theatre makers.”
The BTCA revealed the full slate of nominees on October 12, 2025. The awards ceremony will take place on November 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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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.