The 10th Annual Carbonell Awards

Held At Parker Playhouse, Oct. 28, 1985. Attendance approx. 650.

With Charles Nelson Reilly, Florida Gov. Robert Graham, Don Johnson.

ROADSHOW

PRODUCTION: “La Cage Aux Folles,” Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts. W: “My One and Only,” Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts. “Little Shop of Horrors,” “The Real Thing” and “Noises Off,” each at Royal Poinciana Playhouse and Parker Playhouse.

DIRECTOR: Howard Ashman, “Little Shop of Horrors;” Mike Nichols, “The Real Thing;” Garson Kanin, “Pecadillo;” Susie Cordon, “Noises Off,” each at Royal Poinciana Playhouse and Parker Playhouse. W: Thommie Walsh/Tommy Tune, “My One and Only,” Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts.

ACTRESS: Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers, each for “The Odd Couple;” Glynis Johns, “Pecadillo;” Patricia Gage, “Noises Off,” each at Royal Poinciana Playhouse and Parker Playhouse. W: Sandy Duncan, “My One and Only,” Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts.

ACTOR: Brian Bedford, “The Real Thing; W: John Lithgow,” Requiem for a Heavyweight; Christopher Plummer, “Pecadillo; each at Royal Poinciana Playhouse and Parker Playhouse. Keene Curtis, “La Cage Aux Folles; Tommy Tune, “My One and Only; each at Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts.

SUPPORTING ACTOR: W: Lewis J. Stadlen, “The Odd Couple; Tony Shalhoub, “The Odd Couple;” David Proval, “Requiem for a Heavyweight” each at Royal Poinciana Playhouse and Parker Playhouse. Don Amendolia and Charles (Honi) Coles, each in “My One and Only,” Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Marianne Owen, “The Real Thing;” Kelly McGillis, “Pecadillo;” Karen Jablons-Alexander, “Noises Off;” each at Royal Poinciana Playhouse and Parker Playhouse. Lila Kedrova, “Zorba,” Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts. W: Thelma Lee, “Torch Song Trilogy,” Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts.

REGIONAL

PLAYS

PRODUCTION: W: Bent,” Caldwell Playhouse. The Glass Menagerie,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. The Actor’s Nightmare/Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You,” South Of Broadway. ‘night, Mother,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. Home,” Coconut Grove Playhouse.

DIRECTOR: Dennis Erdman, “Educating Rita,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. W: Michael Hall, “Bent,” Caldwell Playhouse. Jose Ferrer, “The Glass Menagerie,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. Woodie King Jr., “Home,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. Bob Bogdanoff, “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little,” Ruth Foreman Theatre.

ACTOR: Leonard Frey, “Educating Rita,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. W: Tom Lawson, “Bent,” Caldwell Playhouse. Brian C. Smith, “The Actor’s Nightmare,” South Of Broadway. Terence Knox, “When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. Gilbert Lewis, “Home,” Coconut Grove Playhouse.

ACTRESS: Annie Potts, “Educating Rita,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Becky London, “Isn’t It Romantic,” Caldwell Playhouse. Anne-Lynn Kettles, “Sister Mary Ignatius,” South Of Broadway. W: Constance Cummings, “The Glass Menagerie,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. Margo Martindale, “‘night, Mother,” Coconut Grove Playhouse.

SUPPORTING ACTOR: Michael O. Smith, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. W: Anthony Newfield, “Bent,” Caldwell Playhouse. John Bjostad, “Bent,” Caldwell Playhouse. Miller Lide, “The Play’s the Thing,” Caldwell Playhouse. Tom McKinney, “The Glass Menagerie,” Coconut Grove Playhouse.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Mimi Carr, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Florida Repertory Theatre. Laura Hughes, “The Glass Menagerie,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. W: Nina Baeza, “The Silver Cord,” Ruth Foreman Theatre. Emily Kairella, “The Silver Cord,” Ruth Foreman Theatre. Mona Jones, “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little,” Ruth Foreman Theatre.

REGIONAL MUSICALS

PRODUCTION: Guys & Dolls,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. The News,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. W (tie): The Most Happy Fella,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre and Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre.

DIRECTOR: Charles Nelson Reilly, “Guys & Dolls,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. David Rotenberg, “The News,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Bob Bogdanoff, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Bob Bogdanoff, “The Most Happy Fella,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. W: Dennis Deal, “Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre.

ACTOR: Jeff Conaway, “The News,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. C.S. Webb, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. W: Paul Richards, “The Most Happy Fella,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Bruce Bennetts, “Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Steve Steiner, “110 in the Shade,” Ruth Foreman Theatre.

ACTRESS: Lisa Michaelis, “The News,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Theresa Tracy, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Christina Britton, “The Most Happy Fella,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. W: Jan McArt, “Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Kay Brady, “110 in the Shade,” Ruth Foreman Theatre.

SUPPORTING ACTOR: Tony Gaetano, “Guys & Dolls,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Daniel Marcus, “Guys & Dolls,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. W: Anthony Crivello, “The News,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Erick Walck, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Ken Parks, “The Most Happy Fella,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Avery Sommers, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Susan Hatfield, “No, No Nanette,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Christina Britton, “The Merry Widow,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Mona Jones, “The Boy Friend,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. W: Denise Nolin, “Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre.

CHOREOGRAPHY: W: Tony Stevens, “Guys & Dolls,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. T. Michael Reed, “A Chorus Line,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Scott Shettleroe, “No, No Nanette,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Scott Shettleroe, “The Boy Friend,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Dennis Deal, “Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre.

MUSICAL DIRECTION: Michael Duff, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Michael Duff, “Guys & Dolls,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. W: John Rinehimer, “The News,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Geraldine Mahoney, “110 in the Shade,” Ruth Foreman Theatre. Dennis Deal, “Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre.

REGIONAL DESIGN AWARDS

LIGHTING DESIGN: Norman Coates, “The News,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Mary Jo Dondlinger, “Bent,” Caldwell Playhouse. Kilm Vernace, “Tintypes,” Florida Repertory Theatre. Todd Duff, “Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. W: David Goodman, “The Glass Menagerie,” Coconut Grove Playhouse.

SET DESIGN: Rex Fluty, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. William and Jean Eckart, “Guys & Dolls,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Frank Bennett, “The Play’s the Thing,” Caldwell Playhouse. W: David Trimble, “The Glass Menagerie,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. David Trimble, “Sleuth,” Coconut Grove Playhouse.

COSTUME DESIGN: Bridget R. Bartlett, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. Bridget R. Bartlett, “The Play’s the Thing,” Caldwell Playhouse. Stephen Rotondaro, “Nite Club Confidential,” Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. Barbara A. Bell, “The Glass Menagerie,” Coconut Grove Playhouse. W: Emily Oliver, “The Silver Cord,” Ruth Foreman Theatre.