2025
2025 Helen Hayes Award Wins
She Persisted
- Outstanding CHOREOGRAPHY to Ashleigh King
2025 Helen Hayes Award Nominations
She Persisted
- Outstanding DIRECTOR of a Musical to Mary Hall Surface
- Outstanding COSTUME DESIGN to Paris Francesca
- Outstanding MEDIA/PROJECTION Design to Hailey LaRoe
- Outstanding SUPPORTING PERFORMER in a Musical to Jordyn Taylor and Victoria Gómez
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
- Oustanding Production- Musical
Junie B. Jones, The Musical
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
- Outstanding Production- Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
- Outstanding MEDIA/PROJECTION DESIGN to Hailey LaRoe
2024
2024 Helen Hayes Nominations
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
- Outstanding SOUND Design to Kenny Neal
- Outstanding CHOREOGRAPHY in a Play
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
- Outstanding LEAD Performer in a Play to Irene Hamilton, Anna Takayo, and Dylan Toms
2023
2023 Helen Hayes Nominations
Fantastagirl and the Math Monster
- Outstanding Ensemble in a Play
Make Way for Ducklings
- Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical to Graciela Rey
- Outstanding Production – Theatre for Young Audiences
2020
2020 Helen Hayes Nominations
The Velveteen Rabbit
- Outstanding Original Play or Musical Adaptation
Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”
- Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical to Karen Vincent
- Outstanding Costume Design to Jeannette Christensen
Huckleberry Finn’s Big River
2019
2019 Helen Hayes Nominations
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- Outstanding Production – Theatre for Young Audiences
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical-Helen to Linda Bard
Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
- Outstanding Production – Theatre for Young Audiences
2018
2018 Helen Hayes Wins
Ella Enchanted
- Outstanding Original Play or Musical Adaptation
2018 Helen Hayes Nominations
Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
- Outstanding Sound Design-Helen Production
2017
2017 Helen Hayes Wins
Jumanji
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
The Emperor’s Nightingale
- Outstanding Set Design, Helen Production, Hana Sooyeon Kim
James and the Giant Peach
- Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical, Helen Production
2017 Helen Hayes Nominations
Jumanji
- Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation
- Outstanding Direction, Play – Helen Production
James and the Giant Peach
- Outstanding Costume Design – Helen Production, Jeffrey Meek
- Outstanding Direction, Musical – Helen Production, Michael Baron
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
2016
2016 Helen Hayes Nominations
Garfield, the Musical with Cattitude
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical, Helen Production, John Sygar
Oliver!
- Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, Helen Production, Rachel Leigh Dolan
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, Helen Production, Rick Hammerly
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, Helen Production, Franco Cabanas
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, Helen Production, Felicia Curry
- Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical, Helen Production
2015
2015 Recipient of the Harold Oaks Award by Theatre for Young Audiences – USA
2015 Helen Hayes Wins
Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol
- Outstanding Set Design – Helen Award, Dan Conway
2015 Helen Hayes Nominations
Stuart Little
- Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play – Helen Award, Chris Dinolfo
- Outstanding Set Design – Helen Award, Klyph Stanford
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
Miss Nelson is Missing
- Outstanding Choreography in a Musical – Helen Award, Michael J. Bobbitt
Jungle Book
- Outstanding Lighting Design – Helen Award, Brian S. Allard
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol
- Outstanding Costume Design – Helen Award, Colin Ranney
- Outstanding Director of a Play – Helen Award, Jerry Whiddon
- Outstanding Play Adaptation, Ken Ludwig & Jack Ludwig
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
2014
2014 Making a Difference Award – Non-Profit Village Large Non-Profit Award
2014 Helen Hayes Awards Nominations
Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
- Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical, Brittany Williams
- The Charles McArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical, Michael J. Bobbitt, Bob Marley, & John. L. Cornelius, II
Winnie The Pooh
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
Good Night Moon
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
2013
Bethesda Urban Partnership Play In A Day Award
- Best Acting Ensemble, Heather Haney, Deidra Starnes, Rachel Zampelli
- Best Writing, Renee Calarco
2013 Helen Hayes Nominations
The Snowy Day
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
A Little House Christmas
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
2012
- New York Musical Theatre Festival Finalist Next Link Project, Mirandy and Brother Wind
- Bethesda Urban Partnership Play In A Day Award Best Play, Rex Daugherty
- Friends of the Library, Montgomery County Library Super Hero, Michael J. Bobbitt
- American Alliance for Theatre & Education Ann Flagg Multicultural Award
2012 Helen Hayes Wins
Charlotte’s Web
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
A Year with Frog and Toad
- Outstanding Director, Resident Musical, Michael Baron
2012 Helen Hayes Nominations
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,
Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences*
A Year with Frog and Toad
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
- Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical
- Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production, Kate Arnold Wernick
- Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical, Jobari Parker-Namdar
- Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical, Vishal Vaidya
- Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical, Kristin Riegler
- Outstanding Scenic Design, Resident Production, Collin Ranney
- Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production, Chelsey Schueller
Charlotte’s Web
- Outstanding Director, Resident Play, Serge Seiden
Mirandy and Brother Wind
- Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production, Michael J. Bobbitt and Fabian Barnes
2011
Bethesda Urban Partnership Play In A Day Award for Best Direction, Colin Grube
Gazette of Politics and Business – Exceptional 53’s 14th Most Exceptional Place to Work in MD
Bethesda Magazine Green Award Runner-Up, Non-Profit
Distinguished Artist in Their Youth Award No Rules Theatre Company, Michael J. Bobbitt
National Endowment for the Art Access to Artistic Excellence Award $30,000 grant for Mirandy and Brother Wind
2011 Helen Hayes Wins
If You Give A Pig a Pancake
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
2011 Helen Hayes Nominations
- Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical
The Red Balloon
- Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
2010
County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts Emerging Leader, Michael J. Bobbitt
The John F. Kennedy Center’s New Vision/New Voices Festival Alternate Play, Mirandy and Brother Wind
2009
- Maryland State Arts Council’s Individual Playwriting Award, Michael J. Bobbitt, Mirandy and Brother Wind
Helen Hayes Awards and Nominations
Good Night Moon
- Outstanding Director, Resident Musical, Mary Hall Surface
- Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical
- Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production, Michael J. Bobbitt
2007
County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts Volunteer Award, Carol M. Leahy
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Grant Creative Project Grant, Mirandy and Brother Wind
2005
British Embassy, Ruby Griffith Award 1st Runner Up, Oklahoma!, Student Production
2003
Maryland State Arts Council’s Cherry Adler Award for Excellence in Children’s Theater, Adventure Theatre
British Embassy, Ruby Griffith Award 1st Runner Up, A Chorus Line, Student Production
1986
The County Council of Montgomery County Proclamation June as “Adventure Theatre Month,” for 35 years of service.
1970’s
The Children’s Theatre Association of America Award Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award, Flora Atkin
The Children’s Theatre Association of America Award Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award, Helen Avery
The Children’s Theatre Association of America Award Lin Wright Special Recognition Award, In-School Players of Adventure Theatre
The American Alliance for Theater and Education Award Outstanding Theater Project of the Year Award
Washington Theater Alliance’s Pauline Eaton Oak Award D.C. One Act Play Tournament, Best Director
Outstanding Production Award Eastern States Theater Association Festival, Adventure Theatre
The Montgomery County Recreation Award Community Service Award, Adventure Theatre
D.C. Department of Recreation’s Sybil Baker Award for Best In Show, Adventure Theatre
The Maryland One-Act Play Festival Award Best Original Play Award
