The Cloris Awards Board
Officially incorporated in 2026, the Cloris Awards Board coordinates and plans the annual theatre awards ceremony. Each member serves a 3-year term, there is no limit to number of terms a Board member may serve. New members require a majority vote to serve on the Board.

The Founders
We want to acknowledge and honor the founding Cloris Awards committee, who served as event coordinators, adjudicators, promotion, and everything in between. Their immense passion and hard work built the strong foundation for The Cloris Awards we see today!
John Busbee
The Culture Buzz on KFMG 98.9 FM
John Domini
Author, Theatre Critic
(1951-2025)
Kimberly Busbee
Actress, Director, Producer
Michael Morain
Arts & Culture Journalist
Robin Vanderhoef
Theatre Educator, Advocate
Cloris Judges
2025-2026 Season

Joshua
Brown

DC
Felton

Paige
Harden

Shauna
Soderstrum

Jason
Crowley

Toni
Ferris

Carol
Palmer

Minsu
Song

Kimberley Darr-West

Lojo
Jordan

Brandon
Record

Susan
Thompson

Lisa Mae DeWaard

Mark
Magnum

Bridget Grace
Sheaff



