Every year, Valley Theater is recognized at the ariZoni Awards Ceremony.

Awards are given in recognition to outstanding actors, designers, directors, choreographers, musical directors, costumers and others active in their respective theaters.

Fountain Hills Theater was honored with seven awards for its Youth Theater and three for its Mainstage Theater. Six of the Youth Theater wins were for “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” including Best Actress in a Major Role for Allison Brown; Best Actors in Supporting Roles for Sebastian Harris-Wylde and David Woods; Best Director for Ross Collins; Best Projection Design for Todd Carrie; and Best Overall Play, producer Anne Kelleher.

Keith Bollman won an award for his video design for Aladdin.

Mainstage, winners were Patrick Russo for Actor in a Major Role for “La Cage aux Folles,” Allison Hacker for Best Overall Play for “Any Number Can Die” and Linda Ferington was awarded an Outstanding Award for Stage Management, a brand new category this year.

Fountain Hills Theater is proud to be a part of the Valley’s vibrant theater community and congratulates all of the nominees and winners, said Patty Torrilhon, Fountain Hills Theater publicity and education director.