Cast and crew members from Razz Ma Tazz pose at the TOPPERs awards. (Razz Ma Tazz)
Local theaters Razz Ma Tazz and KMC Onstage each brought home several trophies from this weekend’s US Army IMCOM Europe Tournament of Plays awards show and ceremony, also known as the TOPPERs. The event, which featured attendees from across Europe, was held Saturday in Wiesbaden.
Razz Ma Tazz’s entry was the mystery-comedy play “Clue.” Its awards included:
Outstanding hair and makeup design: Del Turner, Agena Christophersen and Dyana Spencer
Outstanding stage properties and set dressing: Ciara Anderson and Jessica Steele
Outstanding set design: Jessica Mills
Outstanding stage management: Michael Malone
2026 Judges’ Choice Award for innovative community service: Razz Ma Tazz
Cast and crew members from KMC Onstage pose for a photo at the TOPPERs awards. (KMC Onstage)
KMC Onstage’s entry was the original musical “Piper,” written and composed by Avril Callicutt. Its awards included:
Outstanding family show
2026 Judges Award - Avril Callicutt
Outstanding debut performance in a musical - Violet Markzon
Outstanding musical accompaniment- Avril Callicutt
Outstanding instrumentalist - Victoria Deutsch
Here’s a look at a few scenes from the nominated shows:
Violet Markzon was recognized for her outstanding debut performance in a musical at the TOPPERs awards for her role in “Piper.” (Angela O’ Hearn)
“Clue” was presented with an adult cast by Razz Ma Tazz March 13-21, 2026. (Angela O’ Hearn)
Piper was presented by KMC Onstage from April 10-19, 2026. (Angela O’ Hearn)
James Lillibridge salutes as John Fisher looks on in “Clue,” which was presented with an adult cast by Razz Ma Tazz March 13-21, 2026. (Angela O’Hearn)
Avril Callicutt, composer of “Piper,” accompanies the cast on piano during a rehearsal. (Angela O’Hearn)
“Clue” was presented with an adult cast by Razz Ma Tazz March 13-21, 2026. (Angela O’ Hearn)
What’s next at the theaters?
Razz Ma Tazz is planning auditions at the Ramstein Community Center for “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales” in July.
The musical “Legally Blonde” opens May 8 and runs through May 17 at KMC Onstage on Kleber Kaserne. Registration for a directing workshop is open Friday through May 29, with the workshop scheduled for May 30 and 31.
April 27, 2026 13:19
