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The Golden Circle Awards

As another remarkable season comes to a close, Dorset Players members have selected the recipients of the 2026 Golden Circle Awards. Congratulations to all of this year's winners, including Favorite Show recipient Something Rotten!, Favorite One Act The Bargain, and the many performers, designers, technicians, and volunteers who brought Season 98 to life.

Award Recipient
Leading Male in a Play Chris Restino as Wadsworth in Clue: On Stage
Leading Female in a Play Natalie Philpot as Mrs. Peacock in Clue: On Stage
Supporting Female in a Play Dana Haley as Yvette in Clue: On Stage
Supporting Male in a Play Tom Martins as Mr. Green in Clue: On Stage
Favorite Female in a Musical Mary Jo Greco as Nostradamus in Something Rotten
Favorite Male in a Musical Josh Bond as Shakespeare in Something Rotten
Favorite Male in a One Act Dylan Angell as Jeffrey in The Love Language of Lions
Favorite Female in a One Act Dana Haley as Marcy in The Bargain
Favorite One Act Play The Bargain, directed by Debbie Warnock
Favorite Cameo Paul Michael Brinker as Mr. Carp in The Minutes
Favorite Male Newcomer Michael Giordano as Nick Bottom in Something Rotten
Favorite Female Newcomer Line Cloffe Hanson as the Minstrel in Something Rotten
Favorite Female Youth Role Three-way tie: Finley Allen as the Debater in What the Constitution Means to Me; Cate Hjelt as Rudolph in Rudolph Jr.; and Brooklyn Pergament as Hermey in Rudolph Jr. Each received 23 votes.
Favorite Male Youth Role Will Secoy as Yukon Cornelius in Rudolph Jr.
Favorite Costumes Suzi, Starr, LouAnn, Laura and Cherie for Something Rotten
Favorite Set Design Annie Nash and David McAneny for Clue: On Stage
Favorite Show Something Rotten! Directed by Renee Wymer and Dana Haley; Music Direction by Lorri Bond; Choreography by Renee Wymer; Produced by Lynne Worth; Stage Manager Dylan Galante; Assistant Stage Manager Laura Schroeder; Lighting by David Groupe, Miles Bond and Ari Santos; Sound Tech Brian Miksis; Backstage Crew Wren Schmidt and Marin Lee.

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Dorset Players go ‘Rotten’ with song and dance spectacle
Dorset Players go ‘Rotten’ with song and dance spectacle
Clue: On Stage Presented by The Dorset Players with Equinox Terrace and The Inns of Dorset
Clue: On Stage Presented by The Dorset Players with Equinox Terrace and The Inns of Dorset
Grand Kyiv Ballet performs sold-out Swan Lake, raises funds to rebuild war-damaged school
Grand Kyiv Ballet performs sold-out Swan Lake, raises funds to rebuild war-damaged school
From Big Sky to Green Mountains: ‘The Secret Garden’ comes to Dorset
From Big Sky to Green Mountains: ‘The Secret Garden’ comes to Dorset
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Circle of Readers

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Improv Workshop

Join Improv Master Todd Hjelt for seven weeks of unscripted creativity and fun.

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    Ali R., Member

  • "And as is always the case, the production aspects of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” under the dexterous aegis of Brinker, exceeded expectations."

    —Telly H., Vermont Country Magazine

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    Tom F., Member

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    —Luke K., Member

  • "Not many American theater companies can stake a claim to reaching their centennial season, and the Players are on the cusp."

    —Telly H., Vermont Country Magazine

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    —Telly H., Vermont Country Magazine

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  • "It’s difficult to single out any one performer when sustained excellence ruled the evening."

    Telly K, Bennington Banner

  • "The Dorset Players continue to bring out all that is good in humanity, and all that can continue to be good, in a world that seemingly needs to be reminded of it, now more than ever."

    Telly H., Manchester Journal

  • "This was such an extraordinary night and we were so fortunate to be there! Great music, wonderful entertainment and awesome fun and all for joy, equality, empowerment and love. Congratulations all on your impressive achievement!"

    Joe E., Member

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CONGRATULATIONS! Golden Circle Award Winners 2026 Favorite Youth Female Role – Finley Allen (Debater) What the Constitution Means to Me Caitlin Hjelt (Rudolph) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. Brooklyn Pergament (Hermey) Rudolph the Red-Nose
The Award is not Gold nor a Circle but it is Golden Circle Awards day with the Dorset Players! Good luck to all the nominees and have a great time at the Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony! Last year's lucky group is featured here.
Nostradamus always knew it would be a hit! Don't miss the final weekend of Something Rotten! at the Dorset Playhouse. Tickets at https://dorsetplayers.org or call 802-867-5777
The Dorset Players are beyond proud of our very own Teri Salmon! She started doing costumes for the Players when she was still in High School and here is a pic of her Senior Showcase in College! Our Youth Scholarship winner is going to costume Broadw
The Dorset Players will close their 98th Season with the hysterical Renaissance parody Something Rotten! See the Tony winning musical that follows Shakespeare and the Bottoms Brothers quest to outdo him. Directed and choreographed by Renee Wymer with
Final weekend! Don't miss the hilarious hijinks of Clue: On Stage at the Dorset Playhouse! April 17 & 18 at 7:30PM and April 19 at 2PM. Tickets at https://dorsetplayers.org or call 802-867-5777. Cash bar hosted by Haystack catering on April 17th.

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