Strong storytelling and powerful performances kept audiences captivated this year. Taking first place is Two Griffins Theatre Company’s Jekyll/Hyde, a gripping and atmospheric take on the classic tale that showcased the company’s signature intensity. Coming in second is University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire’s A Doll’s House, offering a thoughtful and emotionally resonant production. Rounding out the top three is Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild’s Blithe Spirit, a witty supernatural comedy that delivered laughs and charm in equal measure. —Nikki Lincoln