During the 2023-24 season, East Valley Children's Theatre (EVCT) garnered 22 ariZoni Award nominations. These nominations spanned various categories, including outstanding direction, choreography, design, acting, and overall production, among others, showcasing EVCT’s exceptional talent and dedication.
The ariZoni Awards of Theatre Excellence, a nonprofit organization, endeavors to foster the progress of theatre within Maricopa County and the broader Valley region. Each season, more than 200 productions are attended by nearly 100 skilled adjudicators.
“EVCT is honored to have received ariZoni Award nominations for all four of our productions last season,” Lisa Olson, EVCT Board president said. “We are so proud of the talented kids, designers and directors who make EVCT what it is, and we’d like to thank our amazing volunteers for their contributions to the success of this theatre. ”
EVCT received 17 ariZoni nominations and won four awards for the 2022-23 season. This year’s ariZoni Awards ceremony is on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
During the 2022-23 season, EVCT received 17 nominations for the ariZoni Awards and won four awards.
EVCT’s 2023-24 ariZoni Award nominees:
● Rising Star Youth: Brayden Gleave, for Xanadu
● Choreography: Lauren Kobza, for Anastasia
● Fight Choreography: Aaron Blanco, 3 Musketeers
● Male Supporting Actors in a play: Logan Nelson, for Tale of Bravery; Albert Mendoza
and Brody Willette-Zebell, for 3 Musketeers
● Costuming: Nicole Tatro, for Xanadu
● Hair/Makeup: Cori Johnson, for Tale of Bravery; Ellie Lagergren, for Xanadu
● Lighting Design: Chenoa Baker & Zane Petiford, for Anastasia; Zane Petiford, for
Xanadu
● Sound Design: Tanner Morris for Xanadu
● Props Design: Brenda Cranson, for Anastasia
● Artistic Specialization: Joel & Brenda Cranson, for Xanadu, phone booth
● Original Script: Nikki Harmon, Tale of Bravery
● Director of a Play: Tanner Morris, Tale of Bravery, Aaron Blanco, 3 Musketeers
● Actress in a Major Role, play: Lexi Leibrand, Tale of Bravery
● Actor in a Major Role, play: Beni Bermudez, Tale of Bravery
● Actor in a Major Role, musical: Brody Willette-Zebell, Xanadu
● Best Overall Play: Tale of Bravery
For more information about the East Valley Children’s Theatre, visit evct.org.
