{"id":401479,"date":"2026-09-16T13:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401479\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:06:14","slug":"miami-dade-theaters-productions-top-list-of-carbonell-award-nominees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401479\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami-Dade Theaters, Productions Top List of Carbonell Award Nominees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"meta\">Written By\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMichelle F. Solomon, Artburst Editor<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/>September 15, 2026 at 11:43 PM\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/10.jpg\" class=\"thumbnail-single-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The production receiving the most Carbonell Award nominations was Actors\u2019 Playhouse\u2019s \u201cMan of La Mancha\u201d with 12 nominations. Awards will be announced at the 49th annual ceremonies on Monday, Nov. 16. (Photo courtesy of Actors\u2019 Playhouse)<\/p>\n<p>Miami Dade County regional theaters earned some of the top nominations for the 2025-26 Carbonell Awards with awards announced at the 49th annual ceremonies, which will be presented Monday, Nov. 16, at FAU\u2019s University Theatre in Boca Raton.<\/p>\n<p>GableStage, based at the Hotel Biltmore in Coral Gables, earned 17 nominations along with Actors\u2019 Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre netting 16. Miami Beach-based Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre received 15 nominations, Miami\u2019s Zoetic Stage based at the Adrienne Arsht Center earned 13, Liberty City\u2019s M Ensemble picked up four nominations, with Spanish-language company Arca Images, performing out of the Westchester Cultural Arts Center received two.\u00a0 City Theatre Miami and True Mirage Theater each receive a single nomination.<\/p>\n<p>The production, which received the most nominations was Actors\u2019 Playhouse\u2019s \u201cMan of La Mancha\u201d with 12 nominations. GableStage\u2019s \u201cLeft on Tenth\u201d and Miami New Drama\u2019s \u201cThe Zionists received seven nominations, while \u201cHere There Are Blueberries\u201d at Miami New Drama, \u201cHarry Clarke\u201d at GableStage, and \u201cMerrily We Roll Along\u201d at Zoetic Stage earned five.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28379\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/HarryClarke3-500x339.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-28379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mark H. Dold inhabits Philip Brugglestein and Harry Clarke in a scene from the play \u201cHarry Clarke\u201d at GableStage. (Photo by Magnus Stark, courtesy of GableStage)<\/p>\n<p>In other counties, Palm Beach County\u2019s Maltz Jupiter Theater had 12 nominations while, the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton received 10 and Palm Beach Dramaworks received seven. Theatre Lab at FAU earned a single nomination. In Broward County, Fort Lauderdale\u2019s Slow Burn Theatre had nine finalists, New City Players picked up three, and Pompano Beach-based Br\u00e9vo Theatre received two nominations.<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 professional productions at 33 theatres were evaluated\u00a0by a group of nearly 50 judges representing all three participating counties: Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the 20 competitive award categories, the Carbonell Awards will present nine Special Awards selected by the nonprofit organization\u2019s board of directors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25356\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7217-447x500.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"500\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-25356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The late Christine Dolen and Artburst Miami editor and theater critic Michelle F. Solomon at the 2023 Silver Palm Awards. Solomon will receive The Charlie Cinnamon Award at this year\u2019s Carbonell Awards, while the inaugural Christine Dolen Award for Outstanding Debut will be presented in honor of\u00a0 the legendary Miami Herald theater critic. (Photo courtesy of Artburst Miami)<\/p>\n<p>Stuart Meltzer, founding artistic director of Zoetic Stage will receive The George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts<br \/>\nArtburstMiami editor and theater writer Michelle F. Solomon will be awarded The Charlie Cinnamon Award for outstanding support of South Florida theater and the Carbonell Awards.<br \/>\nAli Tallman, director of \u201cThe 39 Steps\u201d for New City Players will receive The Christine Dolen Award for outstanding debut. The award is named after Miami Herald and ArtburstMiami theater critic.<br \/>\nThe Ruth Foreman Award for outstanding contribution to the development of South Florida theater to Margaret M. Ledford, artistic director of City Theatre in Miami.<br \/>\nThe Howard Kleinberg Award for outstanding contribution to the health and development of the arts in South Florida to educators inspiring the next generation: Gary Cadwallader (Palm Beach Dramaworks), Jairo Ontiveros (Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County) and Lori Slade Sessions (South Florida Cappies).<br \/>\nThe Jan McArt Award recognizing significant achievement by a small theater to Br\u00e9vo Theatre.<br \/>\nThe Bill von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence, honoring a theater company that exemplifies excellence for the totality of its programming \u2014 productions, educational outreach, developmental programs and audiences served \u2014 to Broward County\u2019s Island City Stage.<br \/>\nThe Bill Hindman Award for onstage career achievement by performing artists based in South Florida to actor, playwright and educator Elena Maria Garcia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32177\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elena-1-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-32177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elena Mar\u00eda Garc\u00eda, seen in her solo show \u201c\u00a1FU\u00c1CATA!,\u201d will receive The Bill Hindman Award for onstage career achievement by performing artists based in South Florida at this year\u2019s Carbonell Awards. (Photo by Justin Namon)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Carbonell Award Finalists 2026<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding New Work<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cEnglish Only\u201d by Nicholas Griffin, Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 \u201cHow to Break in a Glove\u201d by Chris Anthony Ferrer, City Theatre Miami<br \/>\u2022 \u201cThe City in the City in the City\u201d by Matthew Capodicasa, Theatre Lab<br \/>\u2022 \u201cThe Zionists\u201d by S. Asher Gelman, Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 \u201cTodo Lo Que No Dije\u201d by Harley Elias, Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 \u201cWith the Swallows\u201d by Ricky J. Martinez, True Mirage Theater<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Production, Play<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cHarry Clarke,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 \u201cHere There Are Blueberries,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 \u201cKassandra,\u201d Arca Images<br \/>\u2022 \u201cPrayer for the French Republic,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 \u201cSearching for Willie Lynch,\u201d M Ensemble Company<br \/>\u2022 \u201cThe Inheritance, Part 1,\u201d Zoetic Stage<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32182\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LayronMEnsemble-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-32182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Layon Gray is nominated for Outstanding Direction for his play \u201cSearching for Willie Lynch\u201d at M Ensemble Company. (Photo courtesy of M Ensemble)<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Direction, Play<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Julianne Boyd, \u201cHarry Clarke,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Layon Gray, \u201cSearching for Willie Lynch,\u201d M Ensemble Company<br \/>\u2022 Mois\u00e9s Kaufman, \u201cHere There Are Blueberries,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Stuart Meltzer, \u201cThe Inheritance, Part 1,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Bari Newport, \u201cLeft on Tenth,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Chloe Treat, \u201cThe Zionists,\u201d Miami New Drama<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Male Role, Play<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mark H. Dold, \u201cHarry Clarke,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Christopher Marquis Lindsay, \u201cThe Mountaintop,\u201d Palm Beach Dramaworks<br \/>\u2022 Christian McGaffney, \u201cTodo Lo Que No Dije,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Carlos Acosta Milian, \u201cMuerta de un Viajante,\u201d Arca Images<br \/>\u2022 Max Roll, \u201cGood Night, Oscar,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Ray Anthony Thomas, \u201cDriving Miss Daisy,\u201d Palm Beach Dramaworks<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28824\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MiND-Here-There-are-Blueberries-12-Cast-of-Here-There-are-Blueberries-Photo-by-Morgan-Sophia-Photogr.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-28824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbara Pitts McAdams as Judy Cohen is another researcher caught up in an album that the U.S. Holocaust Museum receives. (Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography)<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Female Role, Play<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Dalia Aleman, \u201cLeft on Tenth,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Rita Cole, \u201cThe Mountaintop,\u201d Palm Beach Dramaworks<br \/>\u2022 Jeni Hacker, \u201cThe Mother,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Nicole Hulett, \u201cBurst,\u201d New City Players<br \/>\u2022 Barb Pitts McAdams, \u201cHere There Are Blueberries,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Laura Turnbull, \u201cEverything Beautiful Happens at Night,\u201d Island City Stage<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Male Role, Play<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Thaddeus Daniels, \u201cSearching for Willie Lynch,\u201d M Ensemble Company<br \/>\u2022 Matthew W. Korinko, \u201cDriving Miss Daisy,\u201d Palm Beach Dramaworks<br \/>\u2022 Michael McKeever, \u201cThe Inheritance, Part 1,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Aidan Paul, \u201cThe Inheritance, Part 1,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Jeremy Sevelovitz, \u201cPrayer for the French Republic,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Stephen Trovillion, \u201cPrayer for the French Republic,\u201d GableStage<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29324\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Inheritance-10-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-29324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael McKeever as Walter Poole talks about his past while Eric Glass (Alex Weisman) listens in Zoetic Stage\u2019s \u201cThe Inheritance, Part 1.\u201d (Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography, courtesy of the Adrienne Arsht Center)<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Female Role, Play<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Rita Cole, \u201cEureka Day,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Mary Gundlach, \u201cBurst,\u201d New City Players<br \/>\u2022 Julie Kleiner, \u201cThe Crucible,\u201d Palm Beach Dramaworks<br \/>\u2022 Margery Lowe, \u201cThe Little Foxes,\u201d Island City Stage<br \/>\u2022 Dayana Morales, \u201cBurst,\u201d New City Players<br \/>\u2022 Sheena O. Murray, \u201cSearching for Willie Lynch,\u201d M Ensemble Company<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32184\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Zoetic-Stage-Merrily-We-Roll-Along-4-Pictured-John-Reed-Alex-Jorth-Irene-Adjan.-Photo-Justin-Namon-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-32184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stuart Meltzer was nominated for Outstanding Direction for a Musical\u201d for \u201cMerrily We Roll Along\u201d at Zoetic Stage and the play was nominated for Outstanding Production, Musical. (Photo by Justin Namon)<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Production, Musical<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cCamelot,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 \u201cCome From Away,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 \u201cMerrily We Roll Along,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 \u201cThe Cher Show,\u201d The Wick Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Direction, Musical<br \/>\u2022 David Arisco, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Patrick Fitzwater, \u201cCatch Me If You Can,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<br \/>\u2022 Stuart Meltzer, \u201cMerrily We Roll Along,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Andy Rogow, \u201cRuthless,\u201d Island City Stage<br \/>\u2022 Marcos Santana, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Jennifer Werner, \u201cCome From Away,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Male Role, Musical<br \/>\u2022 Jarod Bakum, \u201cCatch Me If You Can,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<br \/>\u2022 Logan Clinger, \u201cDear Evan Hansen,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 E.L. Losada, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Jesse Luttrell, \u201cCamelot,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Alex Martinez, \u201cCamelot,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Eddie Noel Rodr\u00edguez, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32178\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/unnamed-5-500x310.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"310\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-32178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Donya Layne received a nomination for The Wick Theatre\u2019s musical direction of \u201cThe Cher Show.\u201d From left, Catherine Ariale, Kristin Rose Kelleher, and Ella Perez, were nominated for their performances in the musical. (Photo courtesy of The Wick Theatre)<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Female Role, Musical<br \/>\u2022 Catherine Ariale, \u201cThe Cher Show,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Lindsey Corey, \u201cRuthless,\u201d Island City Stage<br \/>\u2022 Kristin Rose Kelleher, \u201cThe Cher Show,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Ariella Kvashny, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Ella Perez, \u201cThe Cher Show,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Monet Sabel, \u201cBeautiful: The Carole King Musical,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Male Role, Musical<br \/>\u2022 Jim Ballard, \u201cThe Spitfire Grill,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Kalen Edean, \u201cFrozen,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<br \/>\u2022 Michael Focas, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Henry Gainza, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Paul Louis-Gonzalez, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Jose Luaces, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32186\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LaManchatwomen-500x441.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"441\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-32186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Focas and Henry Gainza in \u201cMan of La Mancha\u201d at Actors\u2019 Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. (Photo by Alberto Romeu)<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Female Role, Musical<br \/>\u2022 Aaron Bower, \u201cThe Cher Show,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Lindsey Corey, \u201cMerrily We Roll Along,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Dayna Jarae Dantzler, \u201cCome From Away,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Sydney Freihofer, \u201cJagged Little Pill,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<br \/>\u2022 Ashley Nicole Portis, \u201cThe Color Purple,\u201d Br\u00e9vo Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Leah Sessa, \u201cMerrily We Roll Along,\u201d Zoetic Stage<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Music Direction<br \/>\u2022 Eric Alsford, \u201cCome From Away,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Bruce Barnes, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Nick Guerrero, \u201cThe Spitfire Grill,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Donya Lane, \u201cThe Cher Show,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Paul Tine, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Gio Tio, \u201cBeautiful: The Carole King Musical,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Choreography<br \/>\u2022 Madeline Dunn, \u201cJagged Little Pill,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<br \/>\u2022 Henry Gainza, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Lauren Danielle Horgan, \u201cMerrily We Roll Along,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Sabrina Gail Lobner, \u201cThe Cher Show,\u201d The Wick Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Cat Pagano, \u201cCatch Me If You Can,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<br \/>\u2022 TM Pride and Ajia Northern, \u201cThe Color Purple,\u201d Br\u00e9vo Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Scenic Design<br \/>\u2022 Jacob Brown, \u201cThe Mother,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Adam Koch, \u201cThe Zionists,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Ardean Landhuis, \u201cThe Little Foxes,\u201d Island City Stage<br \/>\u2022 Anne Mundell, \u201cMisery,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 Frank J. Oliva, \u201cLeft on Tenth,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 K. April Soroko, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30450\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cast-of-The-Zionists_Photo-by-Morgan-Sophia-Photography-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-30450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adam Koch\u2019s sleek, modern, island villa set for Miami New Drama\u2019s \u201cThe Zionist\u201d is jaw-dropping in its detail, design, and scope. (Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography)<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Lighting Design<br \/>\u2022 Paul Black, \u201cVineland Place,\u201d Palm Beach Dramaworks<br \/>\u2022 Kirk Bookman and Dalton Hamilton, \u201cCome From Away,\u201d Maltz Jupiter Theatre<br \/>\u2022 David Lander, \u201cHarry Clarke,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Rebecca Montero, \u201cThe Mother,\u201d Zoetic Stage<br \/>\u2022 Solomon Weisbard, \u201cThe Zionists,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Jessica Winward, \u201cPrayer for the French Republic,\u201d GableStage<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Sound Design<br \/>\u2022 Andy Cohen and Saloman Lerner, \u201cThe Zionists,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 David Hart, \u201cRuthless,\u201d Island City Stage<br \/>\u2022 Dan Mayer, \u201cLeft on Tenth,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Bobby McElver, \u201cHere There Are Blueberries,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Reidar Sorensen, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Alexander Sovronsky, \u201cHarry Clarke,\u201d GableStage<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Costume Design<br \/>\u2022 Anya Klepikov, \u201cThe Zionists,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Lorena Lopez, \u201cLeft on Tenth,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Brian O\u2019Keefe, \u201cDriving Miss Daisy,\u201d Palm Beach Dramaworks<br \/>\u2022 Rick Pe\u00f1a, \u201cJagged Little Pill,\u201d Slow Burn Theatre Company<br \/>\u2022 Ellis Tillman, \u201cMan of La Mancha,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Laura Turnbull, \u201cThe Mother,\u201d Zoetic Stage<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28948\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC_4508-424x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"500\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-28948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delia (Dalia Aleman) and Peter (Stephen Schnetzer) watch an eclipse in \u201cLeft on Tenth\u201d in the GableStage production of \u201cLeft on Tenth.\u201d (Photo by Magnus Stark\/courtesy of GableStage)<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Achievement of an Artistic Specialty<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 David Bengali for projection design, \u201cHere There Are Blueberries,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Bryce Cutler for projection video design, \u201cThe Zionists,\u201d Miami New Drama<br \/>\u2022 Jamie Godwin for projection design, \u201cLeft on Tenth,\u201d GableStage<br \/>\u2022 Josieu Jean for multimedia design, \u201cDear Evan Hansen,\u201d Actors\u2019 Playhouse<br \/>\u2022 Bong Redila for illustration, \u201cEverything Beautiful Happens at Night,\u201d Island City Stage<br \/>\u2022 Jenny Wake for dressing\/props, \u201cLeft on Tenth,\u201d GableStage<\/p>\n<p>As part of the 2026 Carbonell Awards, $2,000 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships will be presented to Matthew Aidan Sanchez (Miami-Dade County), Sofia Bornia (Palm Beach County) and Avery Garfinkel. They will also each receive a bonus $1,000 scholarship from the new Hap Erstein Memorial Scholarship, named after the longtime theater reviewer and Carbonell judge.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, for the first time, three runners-up this year will each receive a $500 Hap Erstein Memorial Scholarship: Maya Beaufort (Miami-Dade County), Jay Hendrix Boegem (Broward County) and SkyLynn Silver (Palm Beach County).<\/p>\n<p>For the Carbonell Awards ceremony, Andrew Kato is executive producer and director, producer is Eloisa Ferrer, and Caryl Fantel is associate producer and musical director.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the ceremony and after-party are $45 and go on public sale in mid-October.<\/p>\n<p>Along with New York\u2019s Drama Desk and Chicago\u2019s Joseph Jefferson Awards, the Carbonell Awards are among the nation\u2019s oldest regional arts awards and predate others, including Washington, D.C.\u2019s Helen Hayes Awards. The Carbonell Awards are named after the internationally renowned sculptor Manuel Carbonell, who designed the signature solid bronze and marble award given annually to Carbonell Award winners.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carbonellawards.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.carbonellawards.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artburstmiami.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ArtburstMiami.com<\/a>\u00a0is a nonprofit media source for the arts featuring fresh and original stories by writers dedicated to theater, dance, visual arts, film, music and more. Don\u2019t miss a story at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.artburstmiami.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.artburstmiami.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Written By Michelle F. 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