In a lively and exciting event on Apr 28, 2025, the 4th Annual OC Theatre Guild Awards celebrated the best of local theatre at the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California.
Performers and creative teams gathered to honor the outstanding achievements of the passionate community of theatre makers in Orange County California. A red carpet, live performances, and an enthusiastic audience energized this memorable evening.
Chance Theatre took 11 wins followed by The Wayward Artist with seven wins. Below is the complete list of winners:
Outstanding Production of a Play
The Motherf**ker With The Hat, The Wayward Artist
Outstanding Production of a Musical
Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical, Chance Theater
Outstanding Direction of a Play (two recipients due to a rare tie)
Michael Martinez Hamilton, The Motherf**ker With The Hat, The Wayward Artist
Katie Chidester, Tiny Beautiful Things, Chance Theater
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Casey Long, Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical, Chance Theater
Outstanding Ensemble of a Play
The Motherf**ker With The Hat, The Wayward Artist
Outstanding Ensemble of a Musical
Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical, Chance Theater
Outstanding Lead Performance in Play (two recipients)
D.X. Machina, The Motherf**ker With The Hat, The Wayward Artist
Aubrey Saverino, Tiny Beautiful Things, Chance Theater
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (two recipients)
Naomi Groleau, All Shook Up, Yorba Linda Spotlight Players
Jocelyn A. Brown, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Chance Theater
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play (two recipients)
Oscar Emmanuel Fabela, The Motherf**ker With The Hat, The Wayward Artist
Will Martella, Gloria, Chance Theater
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical (two recipients)
Sadie Alexander, Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical, Chance Theater
Jeff Lowe, Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical, Chance Theater
Outstanding Music Direction
Patrick Copeland, Once, Curtis Theatre
Outstanding Choreography
Jennifer Kornswiet, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Wayward Artist
Outstanding Scenic Design
Kristin Campbell Coyne, Tiny Beautiful Things, Chance Theater
Outstanding Costume Design
Marci Alberti, The Motherf**ker With The Hat, The Wayward Artist
Outstanding Lighting Design
Kris Kataoka, Once, Curtis Theatre
Outstanding Sound Design
Thor Fay, Once, Curtis Theatre
Outstanding Projection Design
Victoria Serra, 33 Variations, Costa Mesa Playhouse
Outstanding Fight Direction
Martin Noyes, Alma, Chance Theater
Outstanding Puppet Design
Sarah Leonard, Into The Woods, JStage Irvine
Outstanding Wig & Hair Design
Jeff Weeks, A Doll’s House, Part 2, STAGESTheatre
Outstanding Properties Design
Jim Lowe & Kelsey Lowe, Puffs, Alchemy Theatre Company
