CEREMONY INFO:

The inaugural presentation of The Guild Awards will take place on Monday, January 23, 2023

AWARD CATEGORIES

These are the award categories to be presented at the 2023 ceremony of The Guild Awards. As this initiative is in it’s infancy, these categories will evolve with time to best reflect the current landscape of our theater industry.

Non-Professional

  • Outstanding Musical
  • Outstanding Play
  • Outstanding Performance in a Musical
  • Outstanding Performance in a Play
  • Outstanding Direction(Play or Musical)
  • Outstanding Choreography
  • Outstanding Ensemble

Professional:

  • Outstanding Musical
  • Outstanding Play
  • Outstanding Direction(Play or Musical)
  • Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
  • Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
  • Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical
  • Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play
  • Outstanding Musical Direction
  • Outstanding Choreography 
  • Outstanding Ensemble (Play or Musical)

Technical Awards (Pro and Non-Pro)

  • Outstanding Costume/Makeup Design
  • Outstanding Scenic Design
  • Outstanding Sound Design
  • Outstanding Lighting Design
  • Outstanding Media Design

Special Awards

  • Outstanding Young Performer
  • Outstanding Original Script
  • IDEA Award
    *Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access
  • Theater Educator of the Year
  • Outstanding Supporter of the Arts (Business or Individual)