HCT KAY AWARDS
Each year, HCT and its community of volunteers celebrate its yearlong season of productions, events, and activities with the Kay Awards ceremony. “The Kays” honor the volunteers who have labored and shared their talents to support the Theatre throughout the year. The awards, named in honor of Kay Johnson are hosted by the Guild at HCT.
2025-2026 WINNERS
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical
JUSTIN THOMAS
as "The Baker" in INTO THE WOODS
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play
ANGEL ROJAS
as "Mace" in THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY
Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical
JAZMIN FOX
as "Motormouth Mabel" in HAIRSPRAY
Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Play
EMMA LEE KURTS
as "Alice" in HANGMEN
Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Play
KAYLA RIVERS
as "Lexi" in MACBITCHES
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical
CARYS TEAGUE
as "Milky White" in INTO THE WOODS
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play
ERIC SEALE
as "EKO" in THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY
Outstanding Ensemble Performer in a Musical
RIAN ROGERS
as "Other Weirdo" in BE MORE CHILL
Outstanding Newcomer 2025-2026
BRADSHAW CALL
as "Edna Turnblad" in HAIRSPRAY
Outstanding Newcomer 2025-2026
AVA REGALADO
as "Little Red Riding Hood" in INTO THE WOODS
Penguin Project Mentor of the Year
FELICIA YATES
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Penguin Project Artist of the Year
TREY VICK
The Pamela Livingstone Outstanding Company Award
THE TRAIL TO OREGON
(L-R Back) Justin Wilson (Father), Abigail Taylor (Grandpa/Cletus Jones), Justin Wilson (McDoon/Everyone Else), Kendall Comolli (Mother), (L-R Front) Sidney Chambliss (Son), Laura Parker (Daughter).
Directed by Eric Seale - Musical Direction by Jessica Cockroft - Choreography by Peyton Walton
Costumes by Ethan Fite - Crew: Noah Apperson & Cleve Williams
Volunteer of the Year
NOAH APPERSON
Tech Volunteer of the Year
DAVID WILLIAMS
Christine Stinson Lifetime Achievement
SUE MULAY
Charles E. Jeffers Award
DAVID & MARIA WILLIAMS
John D. Rambo Award
TOM & CINDY LUNDY
Outstanding Achievements - Audience Choice
OUTSTANDING COSTUMES - JEFFERS - Ethan Fite, Designer
OUTSTANDING COSTUMES - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN
OUTSTANDING SCENIC - JEFFERS
OUTSTANDING SCENIC - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING - JEFFER - Bill West-Davis, Designer
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN
OUTSTANDING SOUND - JEFFERS
OUTSTANDING SOUND - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN - Katie Stone, Designer
OUTSTANDING MULTIMEDIA/SFX - JEFFERS
OUTSTANDING MULTIMEDIA/SFX - FIREMEN'S KITCHEN