The NJ Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) Perry Awards are given for outstanding achievements in New Jersey Community Theater. NJACT bestows Perry Awards in 33 performance and technical categories based on NJACT reviewer scores. Candidates with the top seven scores in each category are considered nominees. The nominee with the highest score in each category receives the Perry Award. There are also four Special Perry Awards available each year: Community Theater of the Year Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, the David P. McMenemie Award, and the Perry Award for Outstanding Stage Management. Candidates for these awards are nominated by members of the community, and the recipient is determined by NJACT Board vote of those nominated.
* indicates winners
2014 Nominees
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Deborah Bradshaw, Les Miserables, Cumberland College Theatre*
Outstanding Properties of a Musical
Christopher Totora/Greg Hambledon, Les Miserables, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Music Direction
Rosalind Metcalf, Les Miserables, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Patrick Ahearn, Les Miserables, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
A.J. Mendini, Les Miserables, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Nicole Corigliano, Les Miserables, Cumberland County College*
Rachel Burghen, Les Miserables, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical
Zachary Bispo, Les Miserables, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Production of a Musical
Deborah Bradshaw, Les Miserables, Cumberland County College
2015 Nominees
Outstanding Production of a Play
Deborah Bradshaw, August: Osage County, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Anne Buckwheat, August: Osage County, Cumberland County College*
Outstanding Youth Actress in a Play
Jessica Fowler, August: Osage County, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Deborah Bradshaw, August: Osage County, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play
Shawn McGovern, August: Osage County, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Properties of a Play
Patrick Ahearn & Noel Gomez, August: Osage County, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play
Christopher Totora, August: Osage County, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Christopher Totora, Little Shop of Horrors, Cumberland County College
2016 Nominees
Outstanding Production of a Play
Deborah Bradshaw, Our Town, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play
Shawn McGovern, Our Town, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Sound Design of a Play
Scott Coumbe, Our Town, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Costume Design of a Play
Brooke Luciano, Our Town, Cumberland County College
2017 Nominees
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Ben Frost, Avenue Q, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Matthew Layton, Avenue Q, Cumberland County College
2018 Nominees
Outstanding Production of a Musical
Deborah Bradshaw, Godspell, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
A.J. Mendini, Godspell, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Matthew Serra, Godspell, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play
Rob Garcia, You Can't Take It With You, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical
Shawn McGovern, Godspell, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
Scott Coumbe, Godspell, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Properties of a Musical
Patrick Ahearn, Godspell, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play
Christopher Totora & Patrick Ahearn, You Can't Take It With You, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Christopher Totora, Godspell, Cumberland County College
Hall of Fame
Deborah Bradshaw, Director, Cumberland County College*
2019 Nominees
Outstanding Production of a Play
Deborah Bradshaw, Play On!, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Britney Jones, Play On!, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
George Scully, Play On!, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Deborah Bradshaw, Play On!, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Costume Design of a Play
Deborah Bradshaw, Linda Scully & Brooke Luciano, Play On!, Cumberland County College
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play
Christopher Totora & Patrick Ahearn, Play On!, Cumberland County College
David P. McMenemie Award
Linda Scully, Company Manager*
