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Celebrating & Supporting Excellence in Collegiate, Community, and Professional theatre in the Memphis Area since 1984.
The Memphis Ostranders Awards are committed to supporting and celebrating excellence in collegiate, community, and professional theatre in the Greater Memphis area.
At the end of each August, we gather to celebrate the wonderful work of the previous year's theatre season. Awards are given in a wide range of categories including acting, directing, and backstage contributions in the college and the community and professional divisions.
42nd Annual Ostrander Awards - Sunday, August 30th, 2026
42nd Annual Ostrander Awards - Sunday, August 30th, 2026
The 42nd Ostrander Awards, honoring the best in the local theatre in the 2025-2026 season will be held on Sunday, August 30th at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. The doors will open at 5:30pm, and the show begins at 6:00pm. After the show, join us for a reception with light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a cash bar while you visit with friends to celebrate a fantastic year of theatre!
Participating Organizations for the 2025/2026 Season:
DIVISION ONE
Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group
Germantown Community Theatre
Hattiloo Theatre
New Moon Theatre Company
Playhouse on the Square
Theatre Memphis
DIVISION TWO
Actors Renaissance Theatre
Bartlett Performing Arts
Collierville Arts Council
Emerald Theatre Company
Friends of George's
It'z A Man'z Productions
LoneTree Live
Quark Theatre
Realization Theatre
Rhodes Theatre Guild
University of Memphis
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