Last Friday, the nominees for this year's Barrymore Awards were announced by Theatre Philadelphia. The Barrymore Awards are a nationally recognized honor that has been given out yearly since 1994, and are considered the Tony Awards of Philadelphia. Owls were all over this year’s nominee announcement; check out the full list below, and a hearty congratulations to everyone nominated! 

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play 

Charlie DelMarcelle for his performance in A Shadow That Broke The Light at Simpatico Theatre 

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play 

Prof. David Ingram for his performance of Malvolio in Twelfth Night at The Lantern Theater, and adjunct Prof. Lindsey Smiling for his performance of Sir Toby in Twelfth Night at The Wilma Theater 
as well as Anthony Lawton for his work in The  Last Parade, InterAct Theatre Company

Outstanding Choreography/Movement in a Play 

Ilana Lo for Poison Garden with Alterra Productions 

K. O’Rourke for Jane Eyre with Philadelphia Artists Collective 

Outstanding Direction of a Musical 

Prof. Amina Robinson for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with The Arden Theater 

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical 

Jessica Money for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with The Arden Theater 

Outstanding Scenic Design 

Stephen Wiseley for a hit dog will holler with Azuka Theater 

Outstanding Costume Design 

Rebecca Kanach for Alice in Wonderland, a Musical Panto at People’s Light 

There are also plenty of Owls nominated in non-individual categories, such as Best Ensemble and Best Overall Production. The awards ceremony will be held in November, 2023; all of us at Temple are rooting for you!