On Saturday evening June 27, 2009 the Melon Patch Theater in Leesburg, FL celebrated the annual Sara Awards given to honor the past year's entertainers. The awards are named in memory of Sara Barkus who was a founder of the Melon Patch Theater. 

AND THE WINNERS ARE.....................

Best Costume Design for a Comedy or Drama:  Kelly Manke in "Butterflies are Free"

Best Costume Design for a Musical:  Kate Campbell in "Scrooge"

Best Set Design for a Comedy or Drama:  Michael Winternheimer in "Butterflies are Free"

Best Set Design for a Musical:  Jerrod Baxter in "Meet Me in St. Louis"

Best Lighting Design for a Comedy or Drama:  Michael Winternheimer in "Butterflies are Free"

Best Lighting Design for a Musical:  Michael Winternheimer in "Oliver"

Best Sound Design for a Comedy or Drama:  Michael Winternheimer in "Butterflies are Free"

Best Sound Design for a Musical:  Scott Stewart in "Oliver"

Best Juvenile Actress in a Musical:  Ysabel Maseda in "Meet Me in St. Louis"

Best Juvenile Actor in a Musical:  Jonathan McDonnell in "Scrooge"

Best Cameo Actress in a Comedy or Drama:  Sandra Ginn in "The Man Who Came to Dinner"

Best Cameo Actress in a Musical:  Denise Glickler in "Meet Me in St. Louis"

Best Cameo Actor in a Musical:  Bobby Mullins in "Oliver"

Best Featured Actress in a Comedy or Drama:  Linda Robinson in "The Man Who Came to Dinner"

Best Featured Actor in a Comedy or Drama:  John Turcotte in "The Man Who Came to Dinner"

Best Featured Actress in a Musical:Chasteen Mullins in "Oliver"

Best Featured Actor in a Musical:  R. J. Lemire in "Meet Me in St. Louis"

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama: *Tie*   Denise Glickler in "Butterflies are Free" and Kelly Zipperer also won for The Man Who Came to Dinner

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama:  James Manke in "Butterflies are Free"

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical:  Miranda Robinson in "Meet Me in St. Louis"

Best Supporting Actor in a Musical:  Ted Miraglia in "Meet Me in St. Louis"

Best Actress in a Comedy or Drama:  Blair Townley in "Butterflies are Free"

Best Actor in a Comedy or Drama:  Tim Manke in "Butterflies are Free"

Best Actress in a Musical:  Emily Miraglia in "Meet Me in St. Louis"

Best Actor in a Musical:  Don Campbell in "Scrooge" 

Best Comedy or Drama "Butterflies are Free" directed by Eloise Johnson

Best Musical:  "Scrooge" directed by John Turcotte

Special awards were given to Lorraine Infantino for a Lifetime Membership Award for all her past dedication and volunteer service to Melon Patch Theater.

The President's Award was presented to Sandy Wooster for her dedication, unlimited hard work and tremendous support given to Melon Patch Theater.