The mission of the Orley Awards is to promote, uplift, and recognize the outstanding work of theatrical artists in the greater Albuquerque area.
Named in honor of Ray Orley, the founder of the Albuquerque Theatre Guild. Our judges are comprised of 21 ATG guild members, individual members, and members associated with theatres in town. Adhering to an agreed set of criteria and nomination rules to remain equitable and impartial, our judges aim to see every show in town and ensure that we recognize and encourage the growth of theatre, dance, and opera in Albuquerque.
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The 2nd Annual Orley Awards
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
South Broadway Cultural Center
6:00 pm -11:00 pm
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Raise a glass and celebrate Albuquerque’s vibrant theatre community at the 2nd Annual Orley Awards! We are thrilled to bring you this year’s ceremony as we continue to recognize the passion, creativity, and artistry that make our city’s theatre scene thrive.
Our dedicated judges have been hard at work attending productions, nominating outstanding artists and shows, and finalizing this year’s categories to honor the incredible theatrical achievements across the greater Albuquerque area. Last year’s ceremony was a joyous celebration of local artistry — and this year promises to be no different!
The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6:00 PM, featuring drinks from 512 Mobile Bar, where we can mingle with fellow theatre artists, nominees, and creators from across the Albuquerque community. The awards ceremony and presentation will start at 7:00 PM.
The Ceremony will feature performances from nominated productions and special presentations as we honor the artists and productions that made this past year unforgettable.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we uplift, recognize, and honor the outstanding theatre artists who bring creativity, collaboration, and passion to stages across the greater Albuquerque area.
Tickets:
Pre-sale Tickets for Orley Nominees start December 29th
General Admission Tickets start January 5th
Starting December 29th, only the following codes will be available for pre-sale, you will need to use these codes.
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ORLEYNOMINEE (to be used by the nominees - 2 tickets per nominee)
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ORLEYPERFORMER (to be used by those performing at the ceremony)
Please reach out to Levi Gore if you have any questions: levidgore22@gmail.com
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2025 Nominations
Outstanding Play
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead - The Vortex Theatre
A View From The Bridge - The Vortex Theatre
King James - The Vortex Theatre
Clyde's - The Vortex Theatre
Skylight - West End Productions
Outstanding Musical
Man of La Mancha - Musical Theatre Southwest
Bare - Musical Theatre Southwest
Frozen - Musical Theatre Southwest
Evil Dead - Musical Theatre Southwest
The Addams Family - Landmark Musicals
Outstanding Non-Play/Musical
Sing To Me, Muse - BreakingEven Dance
Dona Clementina - Opera Southwest
Faralitos of Christmas - Opera Southwest
Llantos 1492 - Opera Southwest
Wizard of Oz - Elite Dance & Theatre
Outstanding Director of a Play
Ryan Jason Cook - The Complete History of America (Abridged)
James Cady - A View From The Bridge
Paul Ford - Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
Lauren Albonico - Metamorphoses
Stephanie Grilo - King James
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Laura Cummins Wright - Evil Dead
Kristen K. Berg & Doug Montoya - Matilda: The Musical
Mark Pino - Bare
Marc Comstock - Frozen
Robb A. Sisneros - Man of La Mancha
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Outstanding Music Direction
Shelly Andes - The Addams Family
Aaron Howe - Bare
Colin Burdge - Man of La Mancha
Cameron Illidge-Welch - Evil Dead
Shelly Andes - The Sound of Music
Outstanding Leading Actor in a play
Ian R.Q Slater - Hamlet
Aaron Black - A View From the Bridge
Daniel Anaya - Misery
Brian Haney - Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
Matt Heath - Skylight
Outstanding Leading Actress in a Play
Stephanie Jones - Misery
Madison Dodd - A Streetcar Named Desire
Rachel Foster - Skylight
Merritt C. Glover - A View From the Bridge
Versai Knight - Hamlet
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play
Philip J. Shortell - Translations
Ed Benson - A View From the Bridge
Owen Reid Callis - Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
Mario Cabrera - The Importance of Being Earnest
Ramses Loera - Clyde's
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
Michelle Volpe Roe - How the Other Half Loves
Christy Burbank - A Streetcar Named Desire
Maria Latiolais - Othello
Echo Dobie - The Game's Afoot
Versai Knight - A View From the Bridge
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Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical
Jesse Graff - Matilda, The Musical
Matt Miller - Man of La Mancha
Jesse Miller - Evil Dead
Ron Gallegos - The Addams Family
Noah Smith - Bare
Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical
Tasha Booth - Man of La Mancha
Laurie Finnegan - The Prom
Adrianne Elkins - The Sound of Music
Lindsey Meek - Dogfight
Adrianne Elkins - The Addams Family
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Jack Litherland - Frozen
Ryan Pennington - Man of La Mancha
Zane Barker - City of Angels
Jack Litherland - The Addams Family
Jonathan Graff - The Sound of Music
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a musical
Laurie Finnegan - The Sound of Music
Ekaterina Ivanchov - The Addams Family
Tiana Youtzy - Evil Dead
Kyra Sprague - Bare
Nicole Erdman-Muniz - Dogfight
Outstanding Ensemble
The Addams Family - Landmark Musicals
Metamorphoses - The Vortex Theatre
Frozen - Musical Theatre Southwest
Man of La Mancha - Musical Theatre Southwest
Bare - Musical Theatre Southwest
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Outstanding performer under 18
Tilly Bohnhoff - Spider's Webb
Cleopatra Taylor - Matilda: The Musical
Eva Fuerzas-Zamora - The Sound of Music
Jude Chavez-Stromei - The Addams Family
Luca Giannini - The Sound of Music
Outstanding Choreography
Devon Frieder - The Prom
Zane & Wendy Barker - Frozen
Zane Barker - Man of La Mancha
Courtney & Louis Giannini - The Addams Family
Annmarie Garcia Sheahan - Sing To Me, Muse
Outstanding Sound Designer
Vivian Fernandez - Lion Island
Lando Ruiz - Misery
Stephanie Grilo - King James
Riley Lewis - A View From the Bridge
Riley Lewis - The Game's Afoot
Outstanding Costume Designer
Aleah Montano - The Addams Family
Kaylee Silcocks - Othello
Kristah Garcia - Evil Dead
Rhonda Backinoff - Always A Bridesmaid
Robbie Zanotti - The Complete History of America (Abridged)
Outstanding Lighting Designer
Lucas Zuniga - Man of LaMancha
Riley Lewis - King James
Diego Garcia - The Addams Family
Riley Lewis - A View From the Bridge
RayRey Griego - Misery
Outstanding Set Designer
Gloria Goodman - The Game's Afoot
Ryan Jason Cook - A Streetcar Named Desire
Kari Reese - Evil Dead
Jason Roman - Misery
Mattie Roos - Clyde's
Outstanding Props Designer
Jordan R. Claghorn - Evil Dead
Nina Dorrance - Clyde's
Nina Dorrance - Skylight
Christy Lopez - King James
Nicholas Handley - Misery