2018 Best Actress winner Abigail Brooks appeared on the red carpet before the ceremony. Former Best Actor and Actress winners frequently return to the Bobby Gs to present awards or speak.

Two young thespians stop to adjust each other’s makeup before the Bobby G Awards.

Creek theatre director Alex Burkart and his wife, fellow director Emily Fisher-Burkart, laugh with other Creek theatre members before the Bobby G Awards.

Junior Chloe Mazenko, theatre director Alex Burkart, and junior Hayden Noe are interviewed on the red carpet before the Bobby Gs. Mazenko, Burkart, and Noe came with a large crowd of Creek theatre members who represented the school at the Bobby Gs.

Creek theatre members pose on the red carpet before the Bobby Gs.

Audience members fill the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for the Bobby Gs in advance of the ceremony.

Projector screens were used at the front of the opera house to display speakers, winners, and videos of past shows.

Chaparral High School students performed “9 to 5” before the first awards were handed out.

Littleton High School was nominated for Best Production for “9 to 5,” which they performed first.

Executive Director Education & Community Engagement Allison Watrous spoke first at the event, going on to present three awards. Watrous expressed excitement at the return of the in-person Bobby G Awards.

The Actor In A Supporting Role award ended in a tie between Christopher Ryan (front) and Kai Symons (back). Ryan played Charlie Davenport for Palisade High School’s production of “Annie Get Your Gun,” while Symons played Josh/Motorwise Guy for Pueblo County High School’s production of “Zombie Prom.”

Glenwood Springs High School student Ava Hillbrad won Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Freaky Friday.”

Central High School student Addison Cain grew emotional while accepting the Rising Star award, which was given to an underclassman that showed signs of success in the future. Cain showed promise in her school’s production of “Addams Family.”

Lakewood High School students performed “Anastasia,” which had been nominated for Outstanding Overall Production Of A Musical.

Lakewood High School’s production of “Anastasia” featured Best Actor nominee Noah Schuster (left) and Best Actress nominee Morgan Fritzler (right).

Faith Christian High School student Josie Lessig received the award for Outstanding Achievement in Hair & Make-up Design for the production of “The Little Mermaid.” Lessig was celebrated alongside her colleagues Kaylie Bookout and Jessica Nelson, but Lessig chose to attend the Bobby G’s instead of the Faith Christian graduation celebrations that were happening that night.

Lighting director Charles Macleod reminded all theatre kids of the importance of appreciating other crews than your own in his speech before presenting two awards.

Overland High School’s Sara Sachs and Ian Bild won the award for Scenic Design, though Bild was not available to accept the award onstage.

Littleton High School, nominated for Best Production, performed a number from “Into the Woods.”

Broadway performer and choreographer Candy Brown spoke and presented four awards. In her initial speech, she asked the audience to pat themselves on the back for their hard work in theatre.

Two students, shocked at the honor, rose to accept the Best Orchestra award on the behalf of Pueblo County High School’s production of “Zombie Prom.”

Jennifer Bryner, a theatre teacher from Broomfield High School, was honored with a Special Achievement in Creating A Theatre Culture of Inclusivity for her work to make Broomfield’s theatre program more inclusive for students with special needs.

Palmer Ridge High School students performed “Once Upon a Mattress,” which was nominated for Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical.

Overland High School, nominated for Best Production, performed a number from “Sister Act,” starring Madison Manning (center), who later won Best Actress for the role.

Near the end of the awards ceremony, the nominees for Actors and Actresses in a Leading Role combined their best solos from the musical they were nominated for.

Lutheran High School student Ben Sparling performed as Oliver Warbucks from his production of “Annie” during the combination performance.

Lakewood High School student Noah Schuster spread his arms wide as he performed as Dmitry from his production of “Anastasia” during the combination performance.

Chaparral High School student Olivia Schwab performed as Doralee Rhodes from her production of “9 to 5” in the combination performance.

Windsor High School student Tyler Cox played Seymour Krelborn from his production of “Little Shop of Horrors” during the combination performance.

Palmer Ridge High School student Georgia Lawrence performed as Lady Larkin in her production of “Once Upon a Mattress” during the combination performance.

Frederick High School student Thomas Beeker performed a solo from “The Music Man.” Beeker won Best Actor for his portrayal of Harold Hill in the production.

Lakewood High School student Morgan Fritzler performed as Anastasia in her production of “Anastasia” during the combo performance.

Valor Christian High School student Ella Plourde (left) performed with Lakewood High School student Morgan Fritzler (right) during their performance of “Anastasia.”

Valor Christian High School student Ella Plourde performed as Dowager Empress in her production of “Anastasia” during the combination performance.

Ralston Valley High School student Miguel Castillo performed as Jack Kelley in his production of “Newsies” during the combination performance.

Fellow Best Actor/Actress nominees danced behind Miguel Castillo as he performed his solo from “Newsies.”

Overland High School student Madison Manning performed her solo from “Sister Act.” Manning won Best Actress for her performance as Deloris Van Cartier during the production.

Madison Manning emotionally thanked those who had supported her in high school theatre as she accepted the Best Actress award for her performance in “Sister Act” at Overland High School.

A student from Overland High School accepted the Best Production award for the school’s version of “Sister Act.”