Theatre Tuscaloosa Announces 28th Annual 'T. Earles' Award Winners

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Theatre Tuscaloosa recently honored its top performers, technicians and volunteers at the 28th Annual T. Earle Johnson Awards Ceremony, which was held Sunday, Aug. 18, at Mugshots in downtown Tuscaloosa.

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The event is known as "The T. Earles" and serves as the theater's equivalent of the Tony Awards.

Theatre Tuscaloosa says the T. Earle Johnson Awards recognize individuals across a range of categories for their dedication and talent. This year’s service and volunteer awards highlighted several key contributors:

• Cole Cabiness — The Paul K. Looney “Our Ox is in the Ditch” Award for his quick adaptation as Billy Crocker in "Anything Goes."
• Prathima Gilliam and Amanda Ingram — Newcomers of the Year for their roles in "Anything Goes" and their dedication to Theatre Tuscaloosa Academy.
• Averie Bonneville — The Jake Leigeber Volunteer of the Year Award for her exceptional service.
• Bryant Bank — Patron of the Year.
• Kelsey Rush — The Doug Perry Outstanding Service to the Theatre Award for her role in fundraising and logistical support.
• Molly Page — The Charlie Dennis “Bear It” Award for Technical Service for her support during "Anything Goes."

Performance category awards:

• Adam Miller — Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play for his role as Melvin Wilder in "The Diviners."
• Cooper Shattuck — Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical for his roles in "Ragtime" and "Anything Goes."
• Louise Manos — Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play for her portrayal of Norma Henshaw in "The Diviners."
• Sarah Kathryn Bonds Ethridge — Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical for her roles in "Some Enchanted Evening" and "Anything Goes."
• DeAnthony Mays — Outstanding Leading Performance in a Play for his role as C.C. Showers in "The Diviners."
• Cole Cabiness — Outstanding Leading Performance in a Musical for his role in "Anything Goes."

What's more, Theatre Tuscaloosa announced inductees into its All-Star Cast, which included Cole Cabiness, Brent Jones and Cooper Shattuck.

The honorees each received three prior T. Earle Awards, with All-Star Cast members honored with a medal and a plaque in the Bean-Brown Theatre lobby at Shelton State Community College.

All-Star Cast members also serve as mentors and ambassadors in the theater community.

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