RICHMOND, VA.: The Richmond Critics Circle presented Artsies Awards to local theatres at their 8th Annual Awards Ceremony on Sunday, with top honors going to Cadence Theatre Company and 5th Wall Theatre for their productions of Caroline, or Change and The Human Terrain, which were awarded for best musical and best play, respectively. 5th Wall was also congratulated for its recent production of Carrie the Musical, taking home awards for best direction (Billy Christopher Maupin) and best actress in a supporting role (Grace Mincks).

The ceremony, which was held at Virginia Rep’s November Theatre and based around the theme of “Origin8tors,” was billed as a dual celebration of local playwrights and the award ceremony’s eighth anniversary. Richmond-based actress and singer Georgia Rogers Farmer served as the host for the evening, and a pre-reception and after-party were held at Graffiato, a nearby restaurant.

A complete list of winners is below:

Best Musical: Caroline, or Change, Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre

Best Direction – Musical: Billy Christopher Maupin, Carrie the Musical

Best Actor – Musical: Matt Shofner, Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Best Actress – Musical: Desiree Roots, Caroline, or Change

Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Musical: Brandon McKinney, Caroline, or Change

Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Musical: Grace Mincks, Carrie the Musical

Best Musical Direction: Ryan Corbitt, Caroline, or Change

Best Choreography: Brad Willcuts, South Pacific

Best Play: The Human Terrain, 5th Wall Theatre

Best Direction – Play: Jan Powell, Equivocation

Best Actor – Play: Jerold Solomon, The Whipping Man

Best Actress – Play: Mclean Jesse, The Human Terrain

Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Play: Jeff Clevenger, Hamlet

Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Play: Sara Heifetz, The Human Terrain

Ernie McClintock Award for Best Ensemble: The Altruists, TheatreLab

Promising Newcomer: Denver Crawford, The Aliens, Firehouse Theatre

Outstanding Achievement in Set Design: Kat Conley, The Whipping Man

Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design: BJ Wilkinson, The Whipping Man

Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design: Sue Griffin, Mame

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design: Joey Luck, Psycho Beach Party

Liz Marks Memorial Award for Ongoing Contribution to Richmond Area Theater: Bob Albertia, deVeaux Riddick & Robert Watkins