Unfortunately, the Inland Theatre League (ITL) was disbanded in 2022. While the awards are no longer given out on an annual basis, we would still like to honor those who earned an award during the ITL era. Below are those recipients from 2001 to 2018.
ITL NOMINEES – 2019 MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Abby Lane as Miss Agatha Trunchbull Katy Hammond as Miss Jennifer Honey Sophia Santiago as Matilda Wormwood
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
Charlotte Gallagher as Diana Barry Colin Pinedo as Matthew Cuthbert Savannah Rumbaugh as Young Anne Shirley Sydney Reyes as Anne Shirley
OUR TOWN
Andreia Sales as Mrs. Webb Dave Coleman for Director Jonah Silva as Stage Manager Kassidy Smith as Mrs. Gibbs Katy Hammond as Emily Webb
WEST SIDE STORY
Ashkon Bashkar as Riff Liana Veratudela as Anita Makayla Abad as Ballet Dancer Matthew Kontur as Tony Paul Larson for Set Designer Robby Meredith as Diesel Sarah Hoogenraad for Choreographer Selena Ceja as Maria Tedy Setlak as Doc Tina Whitley for Musical Director Toni Lynd for Director
THE LION KING JR.
Holly Calderon as Nala Isaiah Ruiz for Director
ITL RECIPIENTS – 2018
MARY POPPINS* Andrew Grell as Bert
13 THE MUSICALJessie Larson for Director* Joey Rice as ArchieKelsey Rhebergen as Patrice
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICALAllison Sano for Co-DirectorAndrew Grell as EmmettLiana Vertudela as PauletteSelena Ceja as Elle WoodsToni Lynd for Co-Director
REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSEAshkon Bashkar as Buzz
ITL RECIPIENTS – 2017
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR. Alyxx Melendez as LadahlordCathy Miller for Costume CoordinatorMaddie Miller as SpongeSydney Reyes as SpikerMike Eastman for DirectorRobby Meredith as Earthworm
THE LITTLE PRINCEKaty Hammond for Student Costumer
IN THE HEIGHTSAudrey Nunez as NinaBrandon Burris as BennyBrian Lopez for ChoreographerJessie Larson for DirectorLiana Veratudela as Abuela ClaudiaMelody Tommasi as DanielaPaul Larson for Set DesignRaymundo Rodriguez as Piragua GuyTlalollin Ramirez as Usnavi
THE MIRACLE WORKERJaden Aakiyah DePalma as Helen KellerLiana Veratudela as Annie Sullivan
JACK AND THE GIANT* Delaney Polito as TrollGracie Arvizu for Co-DirectorPatty Quiroz for Co-Director Rebecca Cisneros fas Princess Tulip ITL RECIPIENTS – 2016
THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.Karen Larson for Costume CoordinatorPaige Miller for Co-Set DesignerPaul Larson for Co-Set Designer
JULIA CAESARPaige Miller for Technical Director
THE ADDAMS FAMILYBrianna Clark as Morticia AddamsIsaiah Ruiz as Uncle FesterJeffrey Bonser for Co-DirectorJoel Ayala as LurchJustin Gervacio as Gomez AddamsKevin Gasio for Co-DirectorThalia Atallah as Wednesday Addams
MY SON PINOCCHIO: GEPPETTO’S MUSICAL TALEAndrew Grell as GeppettoEmma Schaumann as Blue FairyMikayla Estrella as Sue
* Founders Award Recipient