Hawthorne celebrated the 2016 Season at the Awards Banquet held at the Ferguson Brewhouse

Hawthorne's annual awards banquet was held on January 21 at the Ferguson Brewhouse in Ferguson Missouri, celebrating the 71st season of shows.

Driving Miss Daisy was named Best Production in ceremonies presided over by Doug Lane and coordinated by Tina Schneider. President Larry Marsh introduced the 2017 Board Members, and noted the important historical legacy of Hawthorne Players.

2016 Season Award Recipients

2016 Season

Our Town

Hairspray

Driving Miss Daisy

Best Production................................................................Driving Miss Daisy

Best Director..................................................Trish Nelke-Driving Miss Daisy

Best Actor...............................................Archie Coleman-Driving Miss Daisy

Best Actress..............................................Nancy Crouse-Driving Miss Daisy

Best Supporting Actor...........................................John Robertson-Hairspray

Best Supporting Actress.........................................Melissa Harris-Hairspray

Best Cameo Actor................................................Archie Coleman-Our Town

Best Cameo Actress....................................................Trish Nelke-Our Town

Best Set Design...............................................Ken Clark-Driving Miss Daisy

Best Costuming.................................................Tracey Newcomb-Hairspray

Best Lighting.................................................Bob Veatch-Driving Miss Daisy

Best Sound.............................................................Eric Wennlund-Hairspray

Special Awards..............................................................Lori Potts--Our Town

Danny Austin--Hairspray; Beth Workman--Driving Miss Daisy

Left to right: Melissa Harris, Nancy Crouse, John Robertson, Bob Veatch

Trish Neklke, Beth Workman, Ken Clark, Archie Coleman