The winners of the 2018 Helen Hayes Awards, recognizing excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area, were announced Monday, May 14 during an awards gala. Below are the recipients in the design categories. For the full list, visit The Washington Post.
Outstanding Lighting Design — Hayes
Jason Lyons (lighting designer), Zachary G. Borovay (projection designer), Jesus Christ Superstar, Signature Theatre
Outstanding Lighting Design — Helen
Christopher Annas-Lee, In the Heights, GALA Hispanic Theatre
Outstanding Set Design — Hayes
Lee Savage, Twelfth Night, Shakespeare Theatre Company
Outstanding Set Design — Helen
Debra Kim Sivigny, Forgotten Kingdoms, Rorschach Theatre
Outstanding Sound Design — Hayes
Palmer Hefferan, Baby Screams Miracle, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Outstanding Sound Design — Helen
Matthew M. Nielson, Mnemonic, Theater Alliance
Outstanding Costume Design — Hayes
Kendra Rai, Or, Round House Theatre
Outstanding Costume Design — Helen
Robert Croghan, In the Heights, GALA Hispanic Theatre