From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2, Column 61: The Best of the Year: Theater 2017, Part 8 (The Sherman Playhouse)

By James V. Ruocco

The Sherman Playhouse is a diverse theater company where actors, directors and technical design teams teams come together to produce great work under the community theater banner,

No games. No tricks. No theatrics.

Just real theater by skilled individuals who love theater and love the thrill of live performance.

The Best of the Year, Theater 2017, Part 8

(The Sherman Playhouse, 5 Rt. 39 North, Sherman, CT)

"Dark of the Moon"

Best Play: "Dark of the Moon" (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Actor in a Play: John Squires ( John in "Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Actress in a Play: Kate Morris (Barbara Allen in "Dark of the Moon")  (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actor in a Play: Michael Wright (Preacher Haggler in "Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actor in a Play: John Fabiani (Conjure Man in "Dark of the Moon")  (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actor in a Play: Patrick Kelly (Marvin Hudgens in "Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actress in a Play: Katherine Almquist (Conjure Woman on "Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actress in a Play: Phair Elizabeth Haldin (Fair Witch in "Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actress in a Play: Jessica Gleason (Dark Witch in "Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Direction of a Play: Robin Frome ("Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Set Design:  Robin Frome ("Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Lighting Design: Al Chiappetta ("Dark of the Moon")  (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Sound Design: David White ("Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Costume Design: Lisa Bonelli ("Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Choreography: Marisa Caron ("Dark of the Moon") (The Sherman Playhouse)

"Hair"

Best Musical: "Hair" (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Actor in a Musical: Ray Cook (Berger in "Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Actor in a Musical: Joseph Devellis (Claude in "Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actor in a Musical: Austin Wayne (Woof in "Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical: Jerusha Wright (Jeannie in "Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical: Shea Coughlin (Crissy in "Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical: Alyssa Serrambana  (Sheila in "Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Direction of a Musical: Francis A. Daley ("Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Musical Direction: Morgan Kelsey ("Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Choreography: Marisa Caron ("Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Lighting Design: Peter Petrino/Petrino Designs ("Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Sound and Video Design: David White ("Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Costume Design: Terry Hawley ("Hair") (The Sherman Playhouse)

Best Hair and Make Up Design: Claudia Noel Nerreau ("Hair")