On October 13, 2019, our annual gala was held and eight exceptional artists were awarded Donna Awards for their performances in the 29th Pittsburgh New Works Festival. The awards were voted on by festival patrons and board-appointed judges who have seen every show this season. Read on for the top results and winners of the 2019 Donna Awards.

Best LabWorks Production: The Gap - The Jesters’ Guild - WINNER

Outstanding Supporting Actor:

• Stephen F. Gallagher - Eddie, A Learning Experience

• Matt Solter - Tiresius/Shepherd, Oedipus, but Better - WINNER

• Brian Kadlecik - Ronald, The Setup

Outstanding Supporting Actress:

• Julie Elizabeth Beroes - Chorus, Oedipus, but Better

• Elena Falgione - Sphinx/Creon/Messenger, Oedipus, but Better - WINNER

• Cynthia Dallas - Lydia Fulton, #NotMeAnymore

Outstanding Lead Actor:

• Mark Yochum - David, Statin Eye-Land Fairy - WINNER

• Lawrence Karl - Oedipus, Oedipus, but Better

• Anthony Marino Jr. - Oliver, The Island

Outstanding Lead Actress:

• Kerry Benson - Charlotte, Charlotte’s Revival - WINNER

• Katie Kerr Springer - Jocosta, Oedipus, but Better

• Erin Bock - Brittany, The Setup

Outstanding Director:

• Shelly Cary - The Setup, The Bobcat Players

• Scott Calhoun - Charlotte’s Revival, The Theatre Factory

• Nicole Zalak - Oedipus, but Better, The Heritage Players - WINNER

Outstanding Production:

• The Setup - The Bobcat Players

• Oedipus, but Better - The Heritage Players - WINNER

• Charlotte’s Revival - The Theatre Factory

Best Play: Brian Scanlan - Oedipus, but Better - WINNER