ACT-CO Festival Results

2011/2012 ACT-CO FESTIVAL RESULTS
by Award

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

THEA winners are in BOLD

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Category	Award / Recipient(s)	Show / Group
BEST PRODUCTION [ Sponsored by Blackhorse Village Players in Memory of Maggie Meacher ]
Comedy	Best Production - Geraldine Browne, Producer	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





Drama	Best Production - Robert Bray & Mike Webb, Producers	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





Musical	Best Production - Ted Sellers, Producer	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



BEST DIRECTOR [ Sponsored by Markham Little Theatre in Memory of Liz Wyatt ]
Comedy	Best Director - Jim Ivers	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





Drama	Best Director - Sergio Calderon	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





Musical	Best Director - Elizabeth Van Wyck	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



BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE IN A LEADING ROLE
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





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





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



BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE IN A LEADING ROLE [ Sponsored by Whitby Courthouse Theatre in Memory of Eve Heaver ]
Comedy	Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role - Malorie Mandolids as "Lotte Schoen"	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





Drama	Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role - Lise Boily as "Kathleen Fournier"	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





Musical	Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role - Meredith Busteed as "Anne Shirley"	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



BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
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





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





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



BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE [ Sponsored by Toronto Irish Players in Memory of Peggy Delaney ]
Comedy	Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role - Barb Frigault as "Sheila"	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





Drama	Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role - Anne McDougall as "Sue Bayliss"	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





Musical	Best Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role - Tammy Frederick as "Sally"	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



BEST CHOREOGRAPHER
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



BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR [ Sponsored by Clarkson Music Theatre in Memory of Bob Oloman ]
Musical	Best Musical Director - Carol Salamone	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



BEST LIGHTING DESIGN [ Sponsored by Georgetown Little Theatre in Memory of Tony J. Durrant ]
Comedy	Best Lighting Design - Michelle Emson	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





Drama	Best Lighting Design - Joey Ferguson	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





Musical	Best Lighting Design - Geoff Nantes	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



BEST SOUND DESIGN [ Sponsored by East Side Players in Memory of Martyn Wolfman ]
Comedy	Best Sound Design - Eli McIlveen	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





Drama	Best Sound Design - Amelia Larente	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





Musical	Best Sound Design - Geoff Nantes	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



BEST SET DESIGN [ Sponsored by South Simcoe Theatre in Honour of Tony Gilsenen ]
Comedy	Best Set Design - David August	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





Drama	Best Set Design - Wayne Milliner & Alice Torrance	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





Musical	Best Set Design - Ian Handscomb	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



BEST COSTUME DESIGN [ Sponsored by East Side Players in Memory of Gwen & Vern Bock ]
Comedy	Best Costume Design - Pamela Curtis & Anthea Hoare	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





Drama	Best Costume Design - Janet Huehn	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





Musical	Best Costume Design - Mary Udell	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



ADJUDICATOR AWARD - BEST PERFORMANCE BY A YOUNG ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE [ Sponsored by Theatre Aurora in Memory of George Spitzer ]
Drama	Adjudicator Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Leading Role - Daniel Summerfield as "Jamie"	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



ADJUDICATOR AWARD - SUPERB ENSENBLE WORK BY A COMPANY [ Sponsored by Theatre Aurora in Memory of George Spitzer ]
Drama	Adjudicator Award - Superb Ensenble Work by a Company - The Company	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



ADJUDICATOR AWARD - EXCELLENT OVERALL PRODUCTION VALUE AND STAGE MANAGEMENT [ Sponsored by Theatre Aurora in Memory of George Spitzer ]
Drama	Adjudicator Award - Excellent Overall Production Value and Stage Management - Sharon Taylor, Producer & Terry O'Brien, Stage Manager	SHINING CITY / Toronto Irish Players

Citation:	For excellent overall production value and stage management to support a finely directed and acted production.


ADJUDICATOR AWARD - EFFECTIVE USE OF SET AND PROPS [ Sponsored by Theatre Aurora in Memory of George Spitzer ]
Drama	Adjudicator Award - Effective use of Set and Props - The Cast & Crew	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.


ADJUDICATOR AWARD - BEST ESEMBLE PERFORMANCE [ Sponsored by Oshawa Little Theatre in Memory of Monica Cotton ]
Musical	Adjudicator Award - Best Esemble Performance - The Company	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



ADJUDICATOR AWARD - PLAYWRITING AWARD [ Sponsored by Oshawa Little Theatre in Memory of Monica Cotton ]
Musical	Adjudicator Award - Playwriting Award - Bev Nicholas	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.


ADJUDICATOR AWARD - BEST YOUTH CHORUS [ Sponsored by Oshawa Little Theatre in Memory of Monica Cotton ]
Musical	Adjudicator Award - Best Youth Chorus - Youth Chorus	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



ADJUDICATOR AWARD - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ARTIST [ Sponsored by Oshawa Little Theatre in Memory of Monica Cotton ]
Musical	Adjudicator Award - Outstanding Performance by a Featured Artist - Jake Villeneuve as "Moody McPherson"	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...


ADJUDICATOR AWARD - ENSEMBLE [ Sponsored by The Curtain Club ]
Comedy	Adjudicator Award - Ensemble - The Company	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



ADJUDICATOR AWARD - DEBUT IN COMMUNITY THEATRE [ Sponsored by The Curtain Club ]
Comedy	Adjudicator Award - Debut in Community Theatre - Devon Healey	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



ADJUDICATOR AWARD - OUTSTANDING STAGE MANAGEMENT [ Sponsored by The Curtain Club ]
Comedy	Adjudicator Award - Outstanding Stage Management - Steven Hetherington & David Corbitt	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



ADJUDICATOR AWARD - CHARACTER PERFORMANCE [ Sponsored by The Curtain Club ]
Comedy	Adjudicator Award - Character Performance - John Sellens as "Davey/Steve/Tommy"	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

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