The 2020 (Virtual) Teeny Awards: The Results!
On Saturday, November 21, teens, parents, artists, and arts leaders tuned in for a YouTube viewing of the The 2020 (Virtual) Teeny Awards to celebrate the resilience and creativity of TeenTix’s 70+ Arts Partners from all corners of the region. This event marked TeenTix’s Sweet 16th Birthday and the 13th annual Teeny Awards Ceremony.
Although the audience couldn’t gather in the same space together, the excitement was palpable as attendees exclaimed and cheered in the comments section throughout the evening. Co-hosted by David Rue and Randy Ford, the dancer duo also known as Dandy, the ceremony featured musical performances from local playwright and theater superstar, Sara Porkalob, as well as teen folk artist, Mirabai Kukathas. Teens continued to take the spotlight with a reading from 2020 Youth Poet Laureate cohort member, Helena Goos, and a presentation by young artists of color from the Summer Mentorship Program in partnership with The Colorization Collective. TeenTix’s New Guard youth advisory council presented a steady stream of unique, Sweet 16-inspired awards: squishy fake cupcakes with a toy car, candle, and teen-made tag affixed to the top.
Here are the results of The 2020 (Virtual) Teeny Awards:
TEENS RUN THE WORLD AWARD – for the work that best showcased the work of young artists or engaged topics related to youth:
The Winner: Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, Young Americans’ Theatre Company
KINDLING AWARD – for the work that most artfully illuminated a social issue or sparked civic dialogue:
The Winner: Indecent, Seattle Rep
OUT OF THIS WORLD AWARD – for the most transporting work:
The Winner: Dance Nation, Washington Ensemble Theatre
BEST AESTHETICS AWARD – for great design:
The Winner: Bliss, The 5th Avenue Theatre
BEST YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AWARD:
The Winner: 14:48:HS
THE YOUTH ARTS ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR AWARD:
The Winner: Sebastian Mendoza
THE 2020 QUARANTEENY AWARD – the Best Virtual Experience as voted on by TeenTix members:
The Winner: Horse Girls, Young Americans’ Theatre Company
BEST THEATRE:
The Winner: Seattle Rep
BEST MUSEUM OR GALLERY:
The Winner: Henry Art Gallery
BEST DANCE ORGANIZATION:
The Winner: CHOP SHOP Dance Organization
BEST IMPROV ORGANIZATION:
The Winner: Jet City Improv
BEST MUSIC ORGANIZATION:
The Winner: Seattle Men’s and Women’s Choruses
BEST FILM ORGANIZATION:
The Winner: SIFF Cinema
BEST CIVIC, CULTURAL, OR LITERARY ORGANIZATION:
The Winner: Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas
BEST MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ORGANIZATION:
The Winner: Stroum Jewish Community Center
COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR:
The Winner: Rain City Rock Camp
Congratulations to ALL of the nominees and winners! Our community is a better place with all of you. See you next year!
