New England Theater

This was a great year for theater. So much outstanding work. This is a testament to the artistry of the actors, writers, directors, along with costumers, set designers, musicians, dancers, and lighting and sound engineers. You all brought your passion and dedication to the craft. You entertained us, made us laugh and cry and think.

Time to unseal the envelopes and present the winners of the 2025 New England Theater Awards.

Best Comedy/Musical – The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Rhode Island Stage Ensemble)

Best Director – Chris O’Neill, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Best Actor – Paul Nolette – Harvey (The Arctic Playhouse)

Best Actress – Maddy Cardona – Carrie (The Community Players)

Best Supporting Actress – Rebecca Kilcline – Carrie

Best Supporting Actor – Graysen Mortimer – Laughter on the 23^rd Floor (The Arctic Playhouse)

Best Ensemble – The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Best Set Design – The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Chris O’Neill, Tom Viall)

Best Sound – The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Best Costumes – Laughter on the 23^rd Floor (Nancy Spirito)

Best Lighting – The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Chris O’Neill, Aimee Ambrosino)

Best Choreography – Hairspray (Theatre By the Sea, Christopher Campbell)

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Drama Awards:

Best Play – And Then There Were None (Attleboro Community Theatre)

Best Director – Marissa Simas – And Then There Were None

Best Actor – Haas Regen – Angels in America (The Gamm Theatre)

Best Actress – Julia Curtin – Dancing at Lughnasa (The Players)

Best Supporting Actress – Lee Rush – Picnic (The Arctic Playhouse)

Best Supporting Actor – Michael Pugliese – And Then There Were None

Best New Play – The State of Florida v. Mike Diana (Lenny Schwartz – Daydream Theatre Co.)

Best Ensemble – The State of Florida v. Mike Diana

Best Set Design – Picnic (Lloyd Felix)

Best Lighting – Picnic

Best Costumes – And Then There Were None (Marissa Simas)

Best Sound – And Then There Were None (Jennifer Keating)