The Member Initiated Production Showcase took place June 5th, 2026 at Prairie Theatre Exchange.

The Robert Macklin Audience Choice Award is presented annually at the MIP Showcase to the “Most Outstanding MIP” Member-Producer(s). This year’s voting resulted in a tie: “The Old Couch” by John B. Lowe and “Raw Meat” by Sydney Sabiston and Sarah Luby.

The Golden Boy Award is selected in advance by an independent jury. This year it was presented to Suzanne Pringle and Lauren Messervey for “Hot New Thing.”

Click here for a list of previous winners.

L-R: Sydney Sabiston, Megan McArton, Suzanne Pringle, Lauren Messervey (John B. Lowe not pictured)

L-R: Suzanne Pringle and Lauren Messervey

L-R: Sarah Luby and Sydney Sabiston