WODL Award Nominees ‘22/’23

For a printable list of nominees, click here.

Outstanding Performance in a Major Role (x2)

• Peter Anderson, (Tom Shaw), ‘Sadie Flynn comes To Big Oak’, Binbrook Little Theatre
• Jesslyn Hodgson, (Lillian), ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• Gary Bodkin, (Jonas), ‘Jonas And Barry In The Home’, Aylmer Community Theatre
• Tim Heerema, (Fagin), ‘Oliver!’, Hanover Community Players
• Kimberley Jonasson, (Veta), ‘Harvey’, Peninsula Players Community Theatre Company
• Connor McGrath, (Katurian), ‘The Pillowman’, Paris Performers Theatre

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role (x2)

• Jayden Rodgers, (Sinjin), ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• Sharon Nolson, (Madam de la Grande Bouche), ‘Beauty and The Beast’, Owen Sound Little Theatre
• Kate Heerema, (Bet), ‘Oliver!’, Hanover Community Players
• Sam Sabathy, (Rita), ‘Halfway There’, Theatre Tillsonburg
• J.C. Wright, (Irene Farmer), ‘Remember Maggy?’, Theatre Kent
• Paul Brekelmans, (Kevin Reese), ‘Mom’s Gift’, Thistle Theatre

Best Juvenile

• Georgia Peacock, (Erin), ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Players
• Kaitlyn Miller, (Oliver!), Hanover Community Players
• Kate Heerema, (Bet), ‘Oliver!’, Hanover community Players

Best Newcomer

• Ted Easton, (Mr. Sowerberry), ‘Oliver!’, Hanover Community Players
• Tiffany Metcalfe, (Bev Dupuis) ‘Sadie Flynn Comes To Big Oak’, Binbrook Little Theatre
• Erin McArthur, (Rowena), ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Players
• Julie Craven, (Mrs. Potts), ‘Beauty And The Beast’, Owen Sound Little Theatre
• Barb Kirwin, (Mom), ‘Mom’s Gift’, Thistle Theatre
• Kristina Meisenheimer, (Helena Hobbs), ‘Curse of the Silver Pharaoh’, Kincardine Theatre Guild

Best Cameo

• Alex Attridge, (Elaine), ‘Calendar Girls’, Theatre Woodstock
• Dillan Rock, (Spines), ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• Laurel Gillespie, (Brenda Hulse), ‘Calendar Girls’, Theatre Woodstock
• Maddisyn Fisher, (Cook), ‘Clue’, Theatre Sarnia
• Michael S. Maguire, (E.F. Lofgren), ‘Harvey’, Peninsula Players

Outstanding Ensemble Production

• ‘Calendar Girls’, Theatre Woodstock
• ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Players
• ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• ‘Remember Maggy?’, Theatre Kent
• ‘Halfway There’, Theatre Tillsonburg
• ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’, Elmira Theatre Company

Best Visual Production

• ‘Sadie Flynn Comes To Big Oak’, Binbrook Little Theatre
• ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight’, Guelph Little Theatre
• ‘My Old Lady’, Theatre Burlington
• ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Players
• ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• ‘The Curse Of The Silver Pharaoh’, Kincardine Theatre Guild

Best Visually Coordinated Costumes – Non Rental in Nature

• Sherri DeGroot, ‘Oliver!’, Hanover Community Players
• Becky Lenko, ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Players
• Mary Jane Walzak, ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• Jane Mulligan and Lisa Johnson, ‘Clue’, Theatre Sarnia
• Lois (Lou) Lemire and Bonnie Wallace, ‘Harvey’, Peninsula Players
• Holly McAdam, ‘The Curse Of The Silver Pharaoh’, Kincardine Theatre Guild

Best Sound Design

• Alex Ranark, ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight’, Guelph Little Theatre
• Emma McConachie-Anderson, ‘Beauty And The Beast’, Owen Sound Little Theatre
• Joe Brenner, ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’, Elmira Theatre Company
• Brian Nettlefold, ‘My Old Lady’, Theatre Burlington
• Todd Lucek, ‘The Pillowman’, Paris Performer’s Theatre

Best Set Design

• Jim Hoare and Stephen Sherry, ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight’, Guelph Little Theatre
• Don Wells, ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Players
• David Long, ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• Jennifer Anger, ‘Halfway There’, Theatre Tillsonburg
• Shirley Bieman and Team, ‘The Curse Of The Silver Pharaoh’, Kincardine Theatre Guild

Outstanding Lighting Design and Execution

• Tricia Ward, ‘My Old Lady’, Theatre Burlington
• Kathleen Cassidy, ‘Beauty And The Beast’, Owen Sound Little Theatre
• Mark Mooney, ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• Peter Busby, ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight’, Guelph Little Theatre
• Paul Gauthier, ‘Sadie Flynn Comes To Big Oak’, Binbrook Little Theatre
• Ben Dups, ‘Clue’, Theatre Sarnia

Outstanding Direction

• Stephen Sherry, ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight’, Guelph Little Theatre
• Tania Harvey, ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Players
• Tanya Thompson, ‘Calendar Girls’, Theatre Woodstock
• Mark Smith, ‘Halfway There’, Theatre Tillsonburg
• Paul Marshall, ‘Harvey’, Peninsula Players
• Sue Garner, ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’, Elmira Theatre Company

Best Production of a Canadian Play

• ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• ‘Sadie Flynn Comes To Big Oak’, Binbrook Little Theatre
• ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight’, Guelph Little Theatre
• ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Theatre
• ‘Halfway There’, Theatre Tillsonburg
• ‘Remember Maggy?’, Theatre Kent

Best Production

• ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’, Elmira Theatre Company
• ‘Sadie Flynn Comes To Big Oak’, Binbrook Little Theatre
• ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players
• ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight’, Guelph Little Theatre
• ‘Ghost Island Light’, St. Mary’s Community Players
• ‘Beauty And The Beast’, Owen Sound Little Theatre

Winners of the Adjudicator's Special Awards of Excellence

For a printable list of adjudicator's special award winners, click here.

• Ben Kennes & Dan Curtis, Excellence, Fascinating Dual Role, * 2 Actors Become 1-1 Becomes 2 *, ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players

• Emma McConachie Anderson & Lacie Mooney, Exellence, * Dynamic 1st Time Directing Duo *, ‘Beauty And The Beast’, Owen Sound Little Theatre

• Henry Tuong & Team, Excellence, * Original Music Adaptation Extraordinaire *, ‘Finding Hyde’, London Community Players

• Jessica Parsons & Team, Excellence, * Outstanding Special Effects*, ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight’, Guelph Little Theatre

• Paula Mercer, Excellence, *Outstanding Choreography*, ‘Beauty And The Beast’, Owen Sound Little Theatre

• Shawn Chapman, Excellence, *The Longest, Animated Monologue in Modern History *, ‘Clue’, Theatre Sarnia

All award winners will be announced

and all awards presented

at the

WODL Festival & Reunion Gala

at London Armouries Hotel

on Saturday 20 May 2023