2022 Suzi Bass Awards

An evening honoring the artists, productions, and moments that shaped the 2021-2022
MUSICALS

Choreography – Angela Harris+ Song and Dance Aurora Theatre

Costume Design – Alan Yeong^ Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Aurora Theatre

Direction – S. Renee Clark* Ain’t Misbehavin’ Georgia Ensemble Theatre

Ensemble – Fenner Eaddy, Jaymyria Etienne, Lawrence Flowers, Melodie Fort, and Latrice Pace Ain’t Misbehavin’ Georgia Ensemble Theatre

Featured performer (2 awards) – Marcello Audino as Jean-Michel Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Aurora Theatre

Maria Rodriguez-Sager* as Cass Crow Darlin’ Cory Alliance Theatre

Lighting Design Xavier V. Pierce^ Darlin’ Cory Alliance Theatre

Music Direction – Rick Edinger Trading Places Alliance Theatre

Principal Performer (2 awards) – Maiesha McQueen* as Mahalia Mahalia: A Gospel Musical Dominion Entertainment

Bryce Pinkham* as Louis Winthorpe III Trading Places Alliance Theatre

Projection Design – Bradley Bergeron Marie and Rosetta Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company

Scenic Design – Todd Rosenthal^ Darlin’ Cory Alliance Theatre

Sound DesignClay Benning^ Darlin’ Cory Alliance Theatre

PRODUCTIONS

Outstanding Production of a MusicalAin’t Misbehavin’ Georgia Ensemble Theatre

Outstanding Production of a PlayDream House Alliance Theatre

Outstanding World Premiere ProductionTrading Places Alliance Theatre

Outstanding Social Justice Production The New Black Fest’s Hands Up Alliance Theatre

TOTAL AWARDS BY PRODUCTION
  • Darlin’ Cory – 4
  • Ain’t Misbehavin’ – 3
  • Trading Places – 3
  • Bina’s Six Apples – 2
  • A Christmas Carol – 2
  • The Light – 2
  • Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella – 2
  • Bright Half Life – 1
  • Dream House – 1
  • Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer – 1
  • The New Black Fest’s Hands Up – 1
  • Legacy of Light – 1
  • Mahalia: A Gospel Musical – 1
  • Marie and Rosetta – 1
  • Song and Dance – 1
  • Toni Stone – 1
SPECIALTY AWARDS

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDJon Ludwig, Artistic Director, Center for Puppetry Arts  

CALLBOARD AWARDEmma Palmer McVey, Stage Manager  

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDCherie Caldwell, Suzi Bass Awards, Interim Board Chair  

SPIRIT OF SUZI AWARDAmanda Perez, Georgia Ensemble Theatre and Alliance Theatre  

TOTAL AWARDS BY THEATRE
  • Alliance Theatre – 14
  • Georgia Ensemble Theatre – 4
  • Aurora Theatre – 3
  • Horizon Theatre – 2
  • Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company – 2
  • Dominion Entertainment – 1
  • Synchronicity Theatre – 1
  • Theatrical Outfit – 1

 

* Member, Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

+ Member, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

^ Member, IATSE United Scenic Artists 

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2021-2022 Nominees

The 2022 Suzi Bass Awards celebrated the 2021–2022 Atlanta professional theatre season during a live ceremony held on Monday, November 14, 2022. The event took place at the Southwest Arts Center in the City of South Fulton and welcomed patrons, artists, and members of the theatre community for an evening honoring excellence on Atlanta stages.

Nominations were announced at a nomination party hosted by Synchronicity Theatre at their Annex Space, bringing artists together ahead of awards night. Members of the media were invited to attend as guests of the Suzi Bass Awards, with a limited number of complimentary press tickets available. Tickets for the general public were released prior to the ceremony.

The evening featured award presentations, live performances, red carpet fashion, and a celebratory outdoor gathering.

2022 Awards Ceremony

Honoring excellence on the Atlanta stage

A selection of photos from the 2022 Suzi Bass Awards ceremony, honoring outstanding achievements in Atlanta theatre.

For questions about additional photos or image use, please contact Robert Mitchel Owenby Photography, the event photographer.

2022 Red Carpet

A night of style, celebration, and Atlanta theatre

A selection of photos from the 2022 Suzi Bass Awards ceremony, honoring outstanding achievements in Atlanta theatre.

For questions about additional photos or image use, please contact Robert Mitchel Owenby Photography, the event photographer.

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