THE ANNE WILSON AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
The Gift of Theatre Woodstock
Nominations:
- Deb Huggins as Lydia, Absolutely Fred..., Cambridge Community Players
- Valeri Kay as Mary, Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
- Jessica O'Connor for varied roles, Absolutely Fred..., Cambridge Community Players
Awarded to
Jessica O'Connor for varied roles,
Absolutely Fred...
, Cambridge Community Players
,
who brought sweetness and love to the stage.
THE PLAYERS GUILD AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
The Gift of The Players Guild of Hamilton
Nominations:
- Will Armstring as Leo, Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
- Stephen Whetstone as Henry, Absolutely Fred..., Cambridge Community Players
- Jerrold Karch as Virgil, Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
Awarded to
Jerrold Karch as Virgil,
Strangers Among Us
, Theatre Burlington
, for playing a great "flawed man".
THE GARY CHAPMAN MEMORIAL AWARD
Best Co-ordinated Production (selected by Host Group Stage Manager)
The gift of Guelph Little Theatre
Awarded to
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
THE SPANIK AWARD
Best Visual Production
The Gift of John and Michelle Spanik
Nominations
:
- Bare Bear Bones, Paris Performers' Theatre
- Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
- Girls Like That, Theatre Sarnia
Awarded to
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
, for an
inspiring and stimulating production. I was caught up in this powerful story from the outset with the set, lights and pillars of colour.
THE HAROLD P. SELLERS MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Technical Achievement
The Gift of Theatre Burlington
Nominations:
- Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
- Bare Bear Bones, Paris Performers' Theatre
- Girls Like That, Theatre Sarnia
Awarded to
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
THE BONANNO AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Major Role
The Gift of Lawrence and Fay Bonanno
Nominations:
- Virginia McEwan as Gabrielle, Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
- Cathy Moore as Mag, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Guelph Little Theatre
- Alex Graham as Ruth, Bare Bear Bones, Paris Performers' Theatre
Awarded to
Virginia McEwan as Gabrielle,
Strangers Among Us
, Theatre Burlington
for incredibly believable moments of humour and heartbreak.
THE BEST ACTOR AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Major Role
The Gift of Lynda and Joe Agocs
Nominations:
- Vince Carlin as Michael, Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
- Alex Riker as Norman, Bare Bear Bones, Paris Performers' Theatre
- Kevin Burnett as Fred, Absolutely Fred..., Cambridge Community Players
Awarded to
Vince Carlin as Michael,
Strangers Among Us
, Theatre Burlington
THE PAT & VINCENT MATHEWSON MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Ensemble Work
The Gift of Lyn Mathewson
Nominations:
- The cast of Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
- The cast of Bare Bear Bones, Paris Performers' Theatre
- The cast of Girls Like That, Theatre Sarnia
Awarded to t
he cast of
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
SPECIAL ADJUDICATOR AWARDS
Award of Merit #1:
The Gift of John and Rosemary Tait
Awarded to Henri Canino,
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
for choosing creative music that totally represented the excitement, and sensuality, of what it is to be a young girl today.
Award of Merit #2:
The Gift of John and Rosemary Tait
Awarded to Peter Jonasson as Art,
Strangers Among Us
, Theatre Burlington
for being the star of Maja's favourite scene in Festival...sticky notes, guitar and heart.
Award of Merit #3:
The Gift of Rob Coles and Mona Brennan-Coles
Awarded to Jackie Burns,
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
for imaginative, complex, and polished choreography.
Award of Merit #4:
The Gift of Rob Coles and Mona Brennan-Coles
Awarded to Ian Alexander as Guy,
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
for projection design that is a powerful part of the play--and vividly, creatively realized.
Award of Merit #5:
The Gift of Tim Dawdy
Awarded to Alex Riker as Norman,
Bare Bear Bones
, Paris Performers' Theatre
for the best hangover acting, so good he shut the birds up.
Award of Merit #6:
The Gift of Tim Dawdy
Awarded to Maureen Dwyer,
Strangers Among Us
, Theatre Burlington
for giving us a beautifully realized story and introducing us to learning more about this heartbreaking illness.
THE VISIONARY AWARD
Outstanding Direction
The Gift of Gina and Andre Paradis
Nominations:
- Maureen Dwyer, Strangers Among Us, Theatre Burlington
- Terry Lynn Graham, Bare Bear Bones, Paris Performers' Theatre
- Henri Canino, Girls Like That, Theatre Sarnia
Awarded to
Henri Canino,
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
for clear vision that brought out the best in her cast.
THE D. PARK JAMIESON MEMORIAL AWARD
Best Production in Festival
The Gift of Theatre Sarnia
Awarded to
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia.
W.O.D.L. REGIONAL TROPHY
Presented by WODL to the Winner of the Best Production
(Presented annually and kept by the winning group for one year)
Awarded to
Girls Like That
, Theatre Sarnia
