I'd love to see the Cast of Cloud 9 take on a different play each year, perhaps with different directors & designers and guest performers, but maintaining the core troupe. Schmader is dead right: that ensemble was electric.

Powers and Ford-Terry!

I am so glad to see Matt Smucker recognized. He is an amazing collaborator and a truly gifted artist.

If diversity is an indication of genius, then Katie Kate is it. (By the way she also plays a mean classical flute).

If diversity is an element of genius then Katie Kate takes the cake. (She also plays a mean classical flute)

So happy to see Yusef, Edie, the fabulous Matt Smucker and that amazing cast of Cloud Nine included here. What an incredible group of people. This list (plus John as the winner) has made my day.