2026 Upright Awards
Thank you for Celebrating The Upright Awards With Us!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural Upright Awards and the celebration of Upright Theatre Co.'s 6th birthday. It was a wonderful night filled with laughter, memories, recognition, and community, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.
Because of your generosity, we raised a total of $2,260 to support the future of Upright Theatre Co. Your continued support helps us provide quality theatrical experiences, educational opportunities, and a welcoming creative home for artists and audiences alike.
Congratulations to all of our nominees and winners!
2025 Season Upright Awards Winners
Best Lead Actor
Devon Watkins as Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein
Best Lead Actress
Piper Daniel as Juliet in Romeo + Juliet
Best Supporting Actor
Landon Black as Igor in Young Frankenstein
Best Supporting Actress
Stacey Simpson as Frau Blücher in Young Frankenstein
Outstanding Production Team Member
Whitney Morris, Choreographer, Young Frankenstein
Best Ensemble
Young Frankenstein
Scene Stealer Award
Tim Bass as Buddy Fiddler in City of Angels
Audience Favorite Moment
The Finale of Romeo + Juliet
"What Just Happened" Award
"All Aboard" - Jonathan Charles in Young Frankenstein
Outstanding Youth Production
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
The Upright Service Award
Presented to Meredith Jeppson, Gina Gwozdz, and Stacey Simpson for their countless contributions and years of dedicated service to Upright Theatre Co.
Best Production
Young Frankenstein
As we reflect on six amazing years, we are reminded that Upright Theatre Co. is more than productions and performances. It is a community built by passionate volunteers, talented artists, dedicated staff, generous donors, and loyal audience members. Every person who walks through our doors plays a part in our story.
Thank you for helping make the 2025 season one to remember. We can't wait to share what's next as we continue creating theatre, building community, and making memories together.
Here's to the next six years!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural Upright Awards and the celebration of Upright Theatre Co.'s 6th birthday. It was a wonderful night filled with laughter, memories, recognition, and community, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.
Because of your generosity, we raised a total of $2,260 to support the future of Upright Theatre Co. Your continued support helps us provide quality theatrical experiences, educational opportunities, and a welcoming creative home for artists and audiences alike.
Congratulations to all of our nominees and winners!
2025 Season Upright Awards Winners
Best Lead Actor
Devon Watkins as Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein
Best Lead Actress
Piper Daniel as Juliet in Romeo + Juliet
Best Supporting Actor
Landon Black as Igor in Young Frankenstein
Best Supporting Actress
Stacey Simpson as Frau Blücher in Young Frankenstein
Outstanding Production Team Member
Whitney Morris, Choreographer, Young Frankenstein
Best Ensemble
Young Frankenstein
Scene Stealer Award
Tim Bass as Buddy Fiddler in City of Angels
Audience Favorite Moment
The Finale of Romeo + Juliet
"What Just Happened" Award
"All Aboard" - Jonathan Charles in Young Frankenstein
Outstanding Youth Production
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
The Upright Service Award
Presented to Meredith Jeppson, Gina Gwozdz, and Stacey Simpson for their countless contributions and years of dedicated service to Upright Theatre Co.
Best Production
Young Frankenstein
As we reflect on six amazing years, we are reminded that Upright Theatre Co. is more than productions and performances. It is a community built by passionate volunteers, talented artists, dedicated staff, generous donors, and loyal audience members. Every person who walks through our doors plays a part in our story.
Thank you for helping make the 2025 season one to remember. We can't wait to share what's next as we continue creating theatre, building community, and making memories together.
Here's to the next six years!
