2011/2012 ACT-CO FESTIVAL RESULTS
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ACT-CO's Entry in the 2012 Theatre Ontario Festival is:
   The December Man (l'homme de decembre), a Drama by Colleen Murphy | Presented by The Curtain Club
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Category Award / Recipient(s) Show / Group
COMEDIES    Adjudicated by: Carolee Mason
Comedy Best Production
  - Geraldine Browne, Producer

[ Award Sponsored by Blackhorse Village Players in Memory of Maggie Meacher ]
THE LONESOME WEST
/ Toronto Irish Players
Citation: For a performance that was both hilarious and horrifying, a piece of theatre whose humour does not merely entertain, but insists tht we confront the cruelty that is innate in family and community.
Comedy Best Production
  - Margaret Brownsberger & Kate O'Hearn, Producers
BEDTIME STORIES
/ Markham Little Theatre
Comedy Best Production
  - Valerie Abels, Producer
LETTICE AND LOVAGE
/ East Side Players
Comedy Best Production
  - Steven Hetherington, Producer
WELFAREWELL
/ The Curtain Club
Comedy Best Production
  - Stefan Budansew, Producer
THE INNOCENT EYE TEST
/ Scarborough Players
Comedy Best Director
  - Jim Ivers

[ Award Sponsored by Markham Little Theatre in Memory of Liz Wyatt ]
THE LONESOME WEST
/ Toronto Irish Players
Citation: For the deft handling of themes, characters, and technical challenges, in the realization of a world.
Comedy Best Director
  - Andrew Humeniuk
THE LION IN WINTER
/ Georgetown Little Theatre
Comedy Best Director
  - Jacqui Burke
THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY
/ Scarborough Theatre Guild
Comedy Best Director
  - Marisa King
THE INNOCENT EYE TEST
/ Scarborough Players
Comedy Best Director
  - Kathryn Delory
VINO VERITAS
/ Erin Theatre
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Ronan P. Byrne as "Coleman Connor"

THE LONESOME WEST
/ Toronto Irish Players
Citation: For the realization of a character darkly comic and tragic, with impeccable timing and haunting stillness.
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Ted Powers as "Charles Condimine"
BLITHE SPIRIT
/ Scarborough Theatre Guild
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Ken Smith as "Henry II"
THE LION IN WINTER
/ Georgetown Little Theatre
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Rich Burdett as "Quinn"
THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY
/ Scarborough Theatre Guild
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Damien Gulde as "James MacAuley"
THE INNOCENT EYE TEST
/ Scarborough Players
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Malorie Mandolids as "Lotte Schoen"

[ Award Sponsored by Whitby Courthouse Theatre in Memory of Eve Heaver ]
LETTICE AND LOVAGE
/ East Side Players
Citation: For the realization of a complex character whose portrayal of a character's strength and commitment evolves with great subtlety to ultimately expose her vulnerability.
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Kay Valentine as "Esmerelda Quipp"
WELFAREWELL
/ The Curtain Club
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Anthea Hoare as "Eleanor of Aquitaine"
THE LION IN WINTER
/ Georgetown Little Theatre
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Heather Goodall as "Lettice"
LETTICE AND LOVAGE
/ East Side Players
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Carolyn Tutchener as "May"
THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY
/ Scarborough Theatre Guild
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - John Palmieri as "Uri"

THE INNOCENT EYE TEST
/ Scarborough Players
Citation: For a performance of one of the most bizarre characters of the season, protrayed with the utmost conviction, and flirting with an edgy wackiness that kept the audience enthralled.
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Cam Lund as "Alfred David/Landlord/Chef"
WELFAREWELL
/ The Curtain Club
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Tim Beddoes as "Charles Winslow"
HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER
/ Milton Players Theatre Group
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Peter King as "Henry Mitchell"
SEX PLEASE, WE'RE SIXTY
/ Caledon Townhall Players
Comedy Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Lionel Boodlal as "Mohammed"
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
/ Amicus Productions
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Barb Frigault as "Sheila"

[ Award Sponsored by Toronto Irish Players in Memory of Peggy Delaney ]
JAKE'S WOMEN
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Citation: For a powerhouse performance, both vivacious and engaging.
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Janice Van Olst as "Don"
CAN LIGHTNING STRIKE TWICE?
/ Caledon Townhall Players
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Katharine O’Brien as "Girleen"
THE LONESOME WEST
/ Toronto Irish Players
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Shannon Hill as "Val/Bank Teller"
WELFAREWELL
/ The Curtain Club
Comedy Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Ro Palumbo-Coates as "Gabrielle Buonocelli"
THE DINNER PARTY
/ Georgetown Little Theatre
Comedy Best Lighting Design
  - Michelle Emson

[ Award Sponsored by Georgetown Little Theatre in Memory of Tony J. Durrant ]
THE LION IN WINTER
/ Georgetown Little Theatre
Citation: For the creation of a time and place distinct from our own, with effects that enhanced the mood of the piece, and heightened the qualities of its characters, in a demanding space.
Comedy Best Lighting Design
  - Rodel Manoy
THE LONESOME WEST
/ Toronto Irish Players
Comedy Best Lighting Design
  - Jamie Sample
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
/ Amicus Productions
Comedy Best Lighting Design
  - Rene Vriends
BEDTIME STORIES
/ Markham Little Theatre
Comedy Best Lighting Design
  - Jim Steele
VINO VERITAS
/ Erin Theatre
Comedy Best Sound Design
  - Eli McIlveen

[ Award Sponsored by East Side Players in Memory of Martyn Wolfman ]
THE INNOCENT EYE TEST
/ Scarborough Players
Citation: For the seamless use of music and soundscape to enhance an exotic setting, and to heighten the comedy of the piece.
Comedy Best Sound Design
  - Bodene Corbitt & David Corbitt
WELFAREWELL
/ The Curtain Club
Comedy Best Sound Design
  - Murray Covent
BEDTIME STORIES
/ Markham Little Theatre
Comedy Best Sound Design
  - Dave Fitzpatrick
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
/ Amicus Productions
Comedy Best Sound Design
  - George Evans
BLITHE SPIRIT
/ Scarborough Theatre Guild
Comedy Best Set Design
  - David August

[ Award Sponsored by South Simcoe Theatre in Honour of Tony Gilsenen ]
LETTICE AND LOVAGE
/ East Side Players
Citation: For a set design that met a challenging list of criteria, in ways that were both evidence of, and attention to the aesthetic demands of the piece.
Comedy Best Set Design
  - Heather Peterson
THE INNOCENT EYE TEST
/ Scarborough Players
Comedy Best Set Design
  - Michael Jones
BLITHE SPIRIT
/ Scarborough Theatre Guild
Comedy Best Set Design
  - Alexis Chubb
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
/ Amicus Productions
Comedy Best Set Design
  - Rodel Manoy
THE LONESOME WEST
/ Toronto Irish Players
Comedy Best Costume Design
  - Pamela Curtis & Anthea Hoare

[ Award Sponsored by East Side Players in Memory of Gwen & Vern Bock ]
THE LION IN WINTER
/ Georgetown Little Theatre
Citation: For a collection of sumptuous fabrics, designs and textures, that collectively enhanced the mood of the piece, while supporting the characters in their roles, and in their movement.
Comedy Best Costume Design
  - Maria Cerone
BEDTIME STORIES
/ Markham Little Theatre
Comedy Best Costume Design
  - Christeen Kivinen
BLITHE SPIRIT
/ Scarborough Theatre Guild
Comedy Best Costume Design
  - Elaine O'Neal
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!)
/ Scarborough Players
Comedy Best Costume Design
  - Amanda Eason
WELFAREWELL
/ The Curtain Club
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Ensemble
  - The Company

[ Award Sponsored by The Curtain Club ]
BEDTIME STORIES
/ Markham Little Theatre
Citation: In the best of theatre experiences, the collective eclipses the individual contributions, so that the creativity and energy of the group seem almost boundless. This year many companies spoke to this brand of "theatre magic" in their ensemble work and of the community and satisfaction that resulted from their collaboration.
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Ensemble
  - The Company
PLAYING DOCTOR
/ Theatre Etobicoke
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Ensemble
  - The Company
HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER
/ Milton Players Theatre Group
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Ensemble
  - The Company
SEX PLEASE, WE'RE SIXTY
/ Caledon Townhall Players
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Ensemble
  - The Company
WELFAREWELL
/ The Curtain Club
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Debut in Community Theatre
  - Devon Healey

[ Award Sponsored by The Curtain Club ]
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
/ Theatre Etobicoke
Citation: A number of young women this year made their debuts on the community theatre stage. Whether trained in theatre programs or experienced in school productions, these young women shone in the roles they assumed as part of the community theatre scene.
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Debut in Community Theatre
  - Stephanie Baird
ROMANTIC COMEDY
/ Century Theatre Guild
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Debut in Community Theatre
  - Corina Bizim
JAKE'S WOMEN
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Debut in Community Theatre
  - Samantha Worswick
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
/ Orangeville Music Theatre
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Debut in Community Theatre
  - McKenna Lowrie
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
/ Orangeville Music Theatre
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Outstanding Stage Management
  - Steven Hetherington & David Corbitt

[ Award Sponsored by The Curtain Club ]
WELFAREWELL
/ The Curtain Club
Citation: The best productions achieve their degree of polish and professionalism when they have excellent stage managers at the helm. This year, a number of Stage Managers exemplified the qualities that helped their productions to achieve excellence.
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Outstanding Stage Management
  - Janice Gibson
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
/ Amicus Productions
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Outstanding Stage Management
  - Heather Paterson
THE INNOCENT EYE TEST
/ Scarborough Players
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Outstanding Stage Management
  - Kelly Boudreau
VINO VERITAS
/ Erin Theatre
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Outstanding Stage Management
  - Cheryl Thurston & Virginia Bancur
THE DINNER PARTY
/ Georgetown Little Theatre
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Character Performance
  - John Sellens as "Davey/Steve/Tommy"

[ Award Sponsored by The Curtain Club ]
BEDTIME STORIES
/ Markham Little Theatre
Citation: Sometimes there are characters in our plays who defy categorization. These might be characters who are not human, or who are multiples or who are just so unique that they require special mention.
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Character Performance
  - Christine Ford as "Sylvia"
SYLVIA
/ Newmarket Stage Company
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Character Performance
  - Elizabeth Van Wyck as "Madame Arcati"
BLITHE SPIRIT
/ Scarborough Theatre Guild
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Character Performance
  - Amanda Smith
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!)
/ Scarborough Players
Comedy Adjudicator Award - Character Performance
  - The Ensemble of Sunday School Children
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
/ Orangeville Music Theatre
DRAMAS    Adjudicated by: Susan Bourne
Drama Best Production
  - Robert Bray & Mike Webb, Producers

[ Award Sponsored by Blackhorse Village Players in Memory of Maggie Meacher ]
THE DECEMBER MAN (L'HOMME DE DECEMBRE)
/ The Curtain Club
Citation: For a sensitive and beautifully conceived and acted production of a play about a very difficult, but important, subject matter.
Drama Best Production
  - Steve Wolfer, Producer
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
/ Theatre Aurora
Drama Best Production
  - Sharon Taylor, Producer
SHINING CITY
/ Toronto Irish Players
Drama Best Director
  - Sergio Calderon

[ Award Sponsored by Markham Little Theatre in Memory of Liz Wyatt ]
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
/ Theatre Aurora
Citation: For a stellar revival of a sadly still relevant play, directed with a clear vision and a wonderful integration of all elements of production.
Drama Best Director
  - Cliona Kenny
SHINING CITY
/ Toronto Irish Players
Drama Best Director
  - Brian J. Moore
THE DECEMBER MAN (L'HOMME DE DECEMBRE)
/ The Curtain Club
Drama Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Rob Goodale as "Benoit Fournier"

THE DECEMBER MAN (L'HOMME DE DECEMBRE)
/ The Curtain Club
Citation: For a physically and psychologically authentic portrayal of a father in deep pain and grief.
Drama Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Stephen Flett as "John"
SHINING CITY
/ Toronto Irish Players
Drama Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Chris Cocoluzzi as "Chris Keller"
ALL MY SONS
/ Amicus Productions
Drama Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Lise Boily as "Kathleen Fournier"

[ Award Sponsored by Whitby Courthouse Theatre in Memory of Eve Heaver ]
THE DECEMBER MAN (L'HOMME DE DECEMBRE)
/ The Curtain Club
Citation: For a deeply truthful performance that moved the audience to tears and also helped us see the value of humour in facing such a tragedy.
Drama Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Laurie Campbell as "Rebecca Hilliker, Reggie Fleuty, et. al."
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
/ Theatre Aurora
Drama Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Victoria Curran as "Kim"
WILLOW QUARTET
/ The Curtain Club
Drama Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Carlos Finch as "Tom Robinson"

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Citation: For a non-sentimental and honest portrayal of a wrongly convicted human being.
Drama Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - David Geene as "Stage Manager"
OUR TOWN
/ Borelians Community Theatre
Drama Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Steven Shreyberg as "George Deever"
ALL MY SONS
/ Amicus Productions
Drama Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Anne McDougall as "Sue Bayliss"

[ Award Sponsored by Toronto Irish Players in Memory of Peggy Delaney ]
ALL MY SONS
/ Amicus Productions
Citation: For a sardonic and clever portrayal of a hard done by wife.
Drama Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Amanda Smith as "Mayella Ewell"
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Drama Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Heather Sessions as "Nurse Plimpton"
MINDGAME
/ Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Drama Best Lighting Design
  - Joey Ferguson

[ Award Sponsored by Georgetown Little Theatre in Memory of Tony J. Durrant ]
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
/ Theatre Aurora
Citation: For lighting that created a suitable ambiance for the production and was effectively integrated with clever video design to support great storytelling.
Drama Best Lighting Design
  - Mary Jane Boon
ALL MY SONS
/ Amicus Productions
Drama Best Lighting Design
  - Mark Hoffman
FIREWORKS
/ South Simcoe Theatre
Drama Best Sound Design
  - Amelia Larente

[ Award Sponsored by East Side Players in Memory of Martyn Wolfman ]
FIREWORKS
/ South Simcoe Theatre
Citation: For sound that effectively addressed the mood of the piece with distinct attention to specific effects.
Drama Best Sound Design
  - Kevin Jung
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
/ Theatre Aurora
Drama Best Sound Design
  - Michael Serres
OUR TOWN
/ Borelians Community Theatre
Drama Best Set Design
  - Wayne Milliner & Alice Torrance

[ Award Sponsored by South Simcoe Theatre in Honour of Tony Gilsenen ]
WILLOW QUARTET
/ The Curtain Club
Citation: For a set that evoked the essence of the time and place of the story and very effectively supported the dramatic action.
Drama Best Set Design
  - Christina Luck
FIREWORKS
/ South Simcoe Theatre
Drama Best Set Design
  - Carey Nicholson & James Plaus
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Drama Best Costume Design
  - Janet Huehn

[ Award Sponsored by East Side Players in Memory of Gwen & Vern Bock ]
OUR TOWN
/ Borelians Community Theatre
Citation: For a comprehensively interesting and stylistically approach to costume, well integrated with hair style and makeup.
Drama Best Costume Design
  - Brenda Clarkson
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Drama Best Costume Design
  - Samantha Lynch
THE DECEMBER MAN (L'HOMME DE DECEMBRE)
/ The Curtain Club
Drama Adjudicator Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Leading Role
  - Daniel Summerfield as "Jamie"

[ Award Sponsored by Theatre Aurora in Memory of George Spitzer ]
FIREWORKS
/ South Simcoe Theatre
Citation: For a brave, insightful and genuine approach to portraying a young man meeting the challenges of finding himself.
Drama Adjudicator Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Leading Role
  - Nathaniel Kinghan as "Jean Emile Fournier"
THE DECEMBER MAN (L'HOMME DE DECEMBRE)
/ The Curtain Club
Drama Adjudicator Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Leading Role
  - Beverlee Matthews as "Scout"
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Drama Adjudicator Award - Superb Ensenble Work by a Company
  - The Company

[ Award Sponsored by Theatre Aurora in Memory of George Spitzer ]
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
/ Theatre Aurora
Citation: For consistently focused and earnest acting.
Drama Adjudicator Award - Superb Ensenble Work by a Company
  - The Company
OUR TOWN
/ Borelians Community Theatre
Drama Adjudicator Award - Superb Ensenble Work by a Company
  - The Company
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Drama Adjudicator Award - Excellent Overall Production Value and Stage Management
  - Sharon Taylor, Producer & Terry O'Brien, Stage Manager

[ Award Sponsored by Theatre Aurora in Memory of George Spitzer ]
SHINING CITY
/ Toronto Irish Players
Citation: For excellent overall production value and stage management to support a finely directed and acted production.
Drama Adjudicator Award - Effective use of Set and Props
  - The Cast & Crew

[ Award Sponsored by Theatre Aurora in Memory of George Spitzer ]
DANGEROUS OBSESSION
/ Markham Little Theatre
Citation: For effective use of set and props to create the appropriate mood for the play and move the action forward.
MUSICALS    Adjudicated by: Autumn Smith
Musical Best Production
  - Ted Sellers, Producer

[ Award Sponsored by Blackhorse Village Players in Memory of Maggie Meacher ]
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Citation: From the first bar of music to the last impression of Florence on stage alone, Chess was a standout. A fine cast, brilliant design, and subtle direction made this the one to beat. Check Mate.
Musical Best Production
  - Mike Scott, Producer
NUNSENSE
/ Scarborough Music Theatre
Musical Best Production
  - Ted Niles, Producer
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
/ Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Musical Best Production
  - Rita Ferguson, Christine McMahon, & Nick Forrow, Producers
HAIRSPRAY
/ Clarkson Music Theatre
Musical Best Director
  - Elizabeth Van Wyck

[ Award Sponsored by Markham Little Theatre in Memory of Liz Wyatt ]
NUNSENSE
/ Scarborough Music Theatre
Citation: Elizabeth made clear and specific choices. The casting, movement of the piece and the detailed way in which the actors inhabited their space is proof that there was one fine sister at this helm.
Musical Best Director
  - Michael Schneider
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Director
  - Monique Essegern
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
/ Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Musical Best Director
  - Mario D'Alimonte
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT
/ Scarborough Music Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - JP Gedeon as "Anatoly"

CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Citation: Very rarely do you see someone like JP on any stage. His soul is immense and his passion is palpable. A performance worthy of being on a Mirvish stage.
Musical Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - David Cardinal as "Freddie"
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Don Berns as "Edna"
HAIRSPRAY
/ Clarkson Music Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role
  - Jordan Sharp as "Charlie Brown"
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
/ Theatre Aurora
Musical Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Meredith Busteed as "Anne Shirley"

[ Award Sponsored by Whitby Courthouse Theatre in Memory of Eve Heaver ]
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE MUSICAL
/ Meadowvale Music Theatre
Citation: With her contagious energy, beautiful dancing and voice, I am certain we will see big things from Meredith Busteed. She made this musical fresh for me again.
Musical Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Courtney Bradley as "Florence"
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Melissa Sparacino as "Olive"
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
/ Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
  - Devin Cecchetto as "Annie"
ANNIE
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Lyle Corrigan as "Walter"

CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Citation: Simple, specific, and charismatic, Lyle grabbed my attention whenever he was on stage. A character that could easily be overlooked was given a new life thanks to Mr. Corrigan.
Musical Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Steve Longauer as "Molokov"
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Troy De Four as "Seaweed"
HAIRSPRAY
/ Clarkson Music Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role
  - Jason Butler Burns as "Leaf Coneybear"
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
/ Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Tammy Frederick as "Sally"

[ Award Sponsored by Toronto Irish Players in Memory of Peggy Delaney ]
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
/ Theatre Aurora
Citation: My new philosophy is that Tammy Frederick was made to play this role. She was spunky, curious, and her happiness was infectious.
Musical Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Ann Johnston as "Vi Moore"
FOOTLOOSE
/ South Simcoe Theatre
Musical Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Amanda Franklin as "Beth"
LITTLE WOMEN
/ The Queensville Players
Musical Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role
  - Kelsey Faulkner as "Penny"
HAIRSPRAY
/ Clarkson Music Theatre
Musical Best Choreographer
  - Renee Beiforte

HAIRSPRAY
/ Clarkson Music Theatre
Citation: Quite simply, I could not stop Renee's beat if I tried. I am still stunned at the quality of dancing in this show. Tight, energetic and the movement matched the show. Perfect.
Musical Best Choreographer
  - Pam McIsaac
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE MUSICAL
/ Kempenfelt Community Players
Musical Best Choreographer
  - Renee Beiforte
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT
/ Globe Productions
Musical Best Choreographer
  - JQ Smith
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE MUSICAL
/ Meadowvale Music Theatre
Musical Best Musical Director
  - Carol Salamone

[ Award Sponsored by Clarkson Music Theatre in Memory of Bob Oloman ]
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Citation: Carol not only has deft control over her orchestra, but she also possesses an extraordinary ability to bring out the best in every voice. The choral work was suberb and the soloists were note perfect.
Musical Best Musical Director
  - Jenny Peace
HAIRSPRAY
/ Clarkson Music Theatre
Musical Best Musical Director
  - Michael Leach
LITTLE WOMEN
/ The Queensville Players
Musical Best Musical Director
  - John Pugh
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT
/ Globe Productions
Musical Best Lighting Design
  - Geoff Nantes

[ Award Sponsored by Georgetown Little Theatre in Memory of Tony J. Durrant ]
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT
/ Globe Productions
Citation: A beautifully designed show all round. The lighting design created different worlds of colour, like the many coats it represented.
Musical Best Lighting Design
  - Paul Harris
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Lighting Design
  - Jennifer Lennon
HAIRSPRAY
/ Clarkson Music Theatre
Musical Best Lighting Design
  - David Horner
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE MUSICAL
/ Meadowvale Music Theatre
Musical Best Sound Design
  - Geoff Nantes

[ Award Sponsored by East Side Players in Memory of Martyn Wolfman ]
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT
/ Globe Productions
Citation: Obviously, Mr. Nantes knows his way through the world of technical theatre. Really blown away by the way sound worked in this space. Perfect balance.
Musical Best Sound Design
  - James Plaus
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Sound Design
  - Greg Salisbury
HAIRSPRAY
/ Clarkson Music Theatre
Musical Best Sound Design
  - Geoff Nantes
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE MUSICAL
/ Meadowvale Music Theatre
Musical Best Set Design
  - Ian Handscomb

[ Award Sponsored by South Simcoe Theatre in Honour of Tony Gilsenen ]
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
/ Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Citation: Ian designed the most intricate set I have seen in a long time. With a limited budget, I was transported into a small town American Gym, cluttered with trophies, wall posters, and flags and pictures of post graduates. Unreal.
Musical Best Set Design
  - Doug Feggans
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT
/ Globe Productions
Musical Best Set Design
  - Ted Sellers
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Set Design
  - Peter Kelly
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
/ Theatre Aurora
Musical Best Costume Design
  - Mary Udell

[ Award Sponsored by East Side Players in Memory of Gwen & Vern Bock ]
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT
/ Globe Productions
Citation: Accurate and beautiful. Not a stitch out of place. Pure magic to look at.
Musical Best Costume Design
  - Kim Blanusa
ANNIE
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Costume Design
  - Brenda Clarkson
CHESS
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Best Costume Design
  - Raeburn Ferguson
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
/ Orangeville Music Theatre
Musical Adjudicator Award - Best Esemble Performance
  - The Company

[ Award Sponsored by Oshawa Little Theatre in Memory of Monica Cotton ]
NUNSENSE
/ Scarborough Music Theatre
Citation: The ladies and gentlemen of Nunsense worked seamlessly together to take us into their world. Rarely have I enjoyed an afternoon of theatre better.
Musical Adjudicator Award - Best Esemble Performance
  - The Company
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
/ Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Musical Adjudicator Award - Best Esemble Performance
  - The Company
LITTLE WOMEN
/ The Queensville Players
Musical Adjudicator Award - Best Esemble Performance
  - The Company
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
/ Theatre Aurora
Musical Adjudicator Award - Playwriting Award
  - Bev Nicholas

[ Award Sponsored by Oshawa Little Theatre in Memory of Monica Cotton ]
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
/ Tipling Stage Company
Citation: I always value the playwright. Bev is the lone wolf who actually was brave enough to have his work put up on stage. I wish I had the guts to do what he did.
Musical Adjudicator Award - Best Youth Chorus
  - Youth Chorus

[ Award Sponsored by Oshawa Little Theatre in Memory of Monica Cotton ]
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE MUSICAL
/ Kempenfelt Community Players
Citation: So many young people developing their craft to take over the Canadian Theatre scene. This makes me so, so happy. The youth chorus of this play was so full of life that I wanted to join them. They did everything at 110 percent. I cannot wait to see these young forces mature into the professional circuit.
Musical Adjudicator Award - Best Youth Chorus
  - Youth Chorus
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE MUSICAL
/ Meadowvale Music Theatre
Musical Adjudicator Award - Best Youth Chorus
  - Youth Chorus
ANNIE
/ Oshawa Little Theatre
Musical Adjudicator Award - Best Youth Chorus
  - Youth Chorus
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT
/ Scarborough Music Theatre
Musical Adjudicator Award - Outstanding Performance by a Featured Artist
  - Jake Villeneuve as "Moody McPherson"

[ Award Sponsored by Oshawa Little Theatre in Memory of Monica Cotton ]
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE MUSICAL
/ Kempenfelt Community Players
Citation: Jake stole my heart from the first moment on stage. He has a fierce talent and even more potential. WOW...
 
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