Awards & Nominations

2024

2024 Helen Hayes Nominations

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

• Outstanding SOUND Design to Kenny Neal
• Outstanding CHOREOGRAPHY in a Play
• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
• Outstanding LEAD Performer in a Play to Irene Hamilton and Dylan Toms

2023

2023 Helen Hayes Nominations

Fantastagirl and the Math Monster

• Outstanding Ensemble in a Play

Make Way for Ducklings

• Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical to Graciela Rey
• Outstanding Production – Theatre for Young Audiences

2020

2020 Helen Hayes Nominations

The Velveteen Rabbit

• Outstanding Original Play or Musical Adaptation

Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

• Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical to Karen Vincent
• Outstanding Costume Design to Jeannette Christensen

Huckleberry Finn’s Big River

• Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical to Jonah Schwarts (Pre-Professional Company Member, 2020)

2019

2019 Helen Hayes Nominations

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

• Outstanding Production – Theatre for Young Audiences
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical-Helen to Linda Bard

Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt

• Outstanding Production – Theatre for Young Audiences

2018

2018 Helen Hayes Wins

Ella Enchanted

• Outstanding Original Play or Musical Adaptation

2018 Helen Hayes Nominations

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
• Outstanding Sound Design-Helen Production

2017

2017 Helen Hayes Wins

Jumanji

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

The Emperor’s Nightingale

• Outstanding Set Design, Helen Production, Hana Sooyeon Kim

James and the Giant Peach

• Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical, Helen Production

2017 Helen Hayes Nominations

Jumanji

• Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation
• Outstanding Direction, Play – Helen Production

James and the Giant Peach

• Outstanding Costume Design – Helen Production, Jeffrey Meek
• Outstanding Direction, Musical – Helen  Production, Michael Baron
• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

2016

2016 Helen Hayes Nominations

Garfield, the Musical with Cattitude

• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical, Helen Production, John Sygar

Oliver!

• Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, Helen Production, Rachel Leigh Dolan
• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, Helen Production, Rick Hammerly
• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, Helen Production, Franco Cabanas
• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, Helen Production, Felicia Curry
• Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical, Helen Production

2015

2015 Recipient of the Harold Oaks Award by Theatre for Young Audiences – USA

2015 Helen Hayes Wins

Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol

• Outstanding Set Design – Helen Award, Dan Conway

2015 Helen Hayes Nominations

Stuart Little

• Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play – Helen Award, Chris Dinolfo
• Outstanding Set Design – Helen Award, Klyph Stanford
• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

Miss Nelson is Missing

• Outstanding Choreography in a Musical – Helen Award, Michael J. Bobbitt

Jungle Book

• Outstanding Lighting Design – Helen Award, Brian S. Allard
• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol

• Outstanding Costume Design – Helen Award, Colin Ranney
• Outstanding Director of a Play – Helen Award, Jerry Whiddon
• Outstanding Play Adaptation, Ken Ludwig & Jack Ludwig
• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

2014

2014 Making a Difference Award – Non-Profit Village Large Non-Profit Award

2014 Helen Hayes Awards Nominations

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
• Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical, Brittany Williams
• The Charles McArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical, Michael J. Bobbitt, Bob Marley, & John. L. Cornelius, II

Winnie The Pooh

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

Good Night Moon

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

2013

Bethesda Urban Partnership Play In A Day Award

• Best Acting Ensemble, Heather Haney, Deidra Starnes, Rachel Zampelli
• Best Writing, Renee Calarco

2013 Helen Hayes Nominations

The Snowy Day

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

A Little House Christmas

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

2012

• New York Musical Theatre Festival Finalist Next Link Project, Mirandy and Brother Wind
• Bethesda Urban Partnership Play In A Day Award Best Play, Rex Daugherty
• Friends of the Library, Montgomery County Library Super Hero, Michael J. Bobbitt
• American Alliance for Theatre & Education Ann Flagg Multicultural Award

2012 Helen Hayes Wins

Charlotte’s Web

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

A Year with Frog and Toad

• Outstanding Director, Resident Musical, Michael Baron

2012 Helen Hayes Nominations

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,

Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences*

A Year with Frog and Toad

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
• Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical
• Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production, Kate Arnold Wernick
• Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical, Jobari Parker-Namdar
• Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical, Vishal Vaidya
• Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical, Kristin Riegler
• Outstanding Scenic Design, Resident Production, Collin Ranney
• Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production, Chelsey Schueller

Charlotte’s Web

• Outstanding Director, Resident Play, Serge Seiden

Mirandy and Brother Wind

• Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production, Michael J. Bobbitt and Fabian Barnes

2011

Bethesda Urban Partnership Play In A Day Award for Best Direction, Colin Grube

Gazette of Politics and Business – Exceptional 53’s 14th Most Exceptional Place to Work in MD

Bethesda Magazine Green Award Runner-Up, Non-Profit

Distinguished Artist in Their Youth Award No Rules Theatre Company, Michael J. Bobbitt

National Endowment for the Art Access to Artistic Excellence Award $30,000 grant for Mirandy and Brother Wind

2011 Helen Hayes Wins

If You Give A Pig a Pancake

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

2011 Helen Hayes Nominations

• Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical

The Red Balloon

• Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences

2010

County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts Emerging Leader, Michael J. Bobbitt

The John F. Kennedy Center’s New Vision/New Voices Festival Alternate Play, Mirandy and Brother Wind

2009

• Maryland State Arts Council’s Individual Playwriting Award, Michael J. Bobbitt, Mirandy and Brother Wind

Helen Hayes Awards and Nominations

Good Night Moon

• Outstanding Director, Resident Musical, Mary Hall Surface
• Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical
• Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production, Michael J. Bobbitt

2007

County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts Volunteer Award, Carol M. Leahy

Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Grant Creative Project Grant, Mirandy and Brother Wind

2005

British Embassy, Ruby Griffith Award 1st Runner Up, Oklahoma!, Student Production

2003

Maryland State Arts Council’s Cherry Adler Award for Excellence in Children’s Theater, Adventure Theatre

British Embassy, Ruby Griffith Award 1st Runner Up, A Chorus Line, Student Production

1986

The County Council of Montgomery County Proclamation June as “Adventure Theatre Month,” for 35 years of service.

1970’s

The Children’s Theatre Association of America Award Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award, Flora Atkin

The Children’s Theatre Association of America Award Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award, Helen Avery

The Children’s Theatre Association of America Award  Lin Wright Special Recognition Award, In-School Players of Adventure Theatre

The American Alliance for Theater and Education Award Outstanding Theater Project of the Year Award

Washington Theater Alliance’s Pauline Eaton Oak Award D.C. One Act Play Tournament, Best Director

Outstanding Production Award Eastern States Theater Association Festival, Adventure Theatre

The Montgomery County Recreation Award Community Service Award, Adventure Theatre

D.C. Department of Recreation’s Sybil Baker Award for Best In Show, Adventure Theatre

The Maryland One-Act Play Festival Award Best Original Play Award