Robert Merritt Awards

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The Robert Merritt Awards, commonly known as The Merritt Awards, were started in 2002 and are administered by Theatre Nova Scotia. The Merritts honour excellence in theatre throughout the province of Nova Scotia. They are named for Robert Merritt, who was well known to the Halifax community both as a teacher of playwriting in the Theatre Department at Dalhousie University, and as the film critic for CBC's Information Morning.

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Awards are given for Acting, Direction, Lighting, Set Design, Costume Design, Sound Design, Music, and Outstanding New Play by a Nova Scotian Playwright. Special awards are given for Technician, Stage Manager, Volunteerism, and Career Legacy.

List of Robert Merritt Award nominees and winners by year

2020

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Outstanding Performance in a Leading RoleProductionCompany
Jacob Sampson*The Bridge 2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Ronica SajnaniA Brimful of Asha Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Mauralea Austin The Children Keep Good (Theatre) Company
Martha IrvingThe ChildrenKeep Good (Theatre) Company
Tara Jackson* The Colour Purple Neptune Theatre
Burgandy Code Hamlet Below the Salt
Jackie Torrens HamletBelow the Salt
Burgandy CodeIn This LightTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Taylor Olson MonsterThat's Us Collective
Kelly HoliffPeter PanNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Performance in a Supporting RoleProductionCompany
Jim CodringtonThe Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Daniel EllisThe Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Sophia WalkerThe Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Karen Burthwright*The Colour PurpleNeptune Theatre
Janelle Cooper*The Colour PurpleNeptune Theatre
Samantha WalkesThe Colour PurpleNeptune Theatre
Breton LalamaPleasurevilleNeptune Theatre
Sherry SmithPleasurevilleNeptune Theatre
Gil AndersonThe Realistic JonesesKAZAN CO-OP
Matthew LumleyThe Realistic JonesesKAZAN CO-OP
Outstanding ChoreographyProductionCompany
Veronique Mackenzie Ben Hur Festival Antigonish Summer Festival
Veronique MackenzieThe ChildrenKeep Good (Theatre) Company
Tracy Fanous*Miss ‘N MeEastern Front Theatre
Stephanie GrahamPeter PanNeptune Theatre
Sarain FoxRings Through WaterXara Choral Theatre
Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Pamela HalsteadBed and Breakfast Ship's Company Theatre
Anthony BlackThe Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Laura Vingoe-CramThe ChildrenKeep Good (Theatre) Company
Kimberley Rampersad*The Colour PurpleNeptune Theatre
Heidi MalazdrewichHe'd Be Your Mother's Father's CousinTheatre Baddeck
Outstanding Scenic DesignProductionCompany
Rachel Forbes*The Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Stephen Osler (assisted by Patricia Vinluan)The ChildrenKeep Good (Theatre) Company
Tamara Marie KucheranThe Colour PurpleNeptune Theatre
John DinningNoises OffNeptune Theatre
Jess Lewis and Anna Shepard (video)tinyZuppa Theatre, presented by Eastern Front Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Leigh Ann Vardy*The Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Vicky WilliamsThe ChildrenKeep Good (Theatre) Company
Leigh Ann VardyThe Colour PurpleNeptune Theatre
Ingrid Risk The Last Wife Neptune Theatre
Vicky WilliamsPeter PanNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Rachel ForbesThe Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Tamara Marie Kucheran*The Colour PurpleNeptune Theatre
Kaelen MacDonaldFoxThe Villain's Theatre
Janet MacLellanThe Last WifeNeptune Theatre
Emlyn MurrayMiss ‘N MeEastern Front Theatre
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Aaron CollierBed and BreakfastShip's Company Theatre
Tori MorrisonThe ChildrenKeep Good (Theatre) Company
Miquelon RodriguezThe Colour PurpleNeptune Theatre
Aaron CollierLo (or Dear Mr. Wells)Neptune Theatre
Aaron CollierMiss ‘N MeEastern Front Theatre
Outstanding Original ScoreProductionCompany
Aaron CollierBed and BreakfastShip's Company Theatre
Carolyn CurryFirebird: The MusicalTerra Novella Theatre
Allen Cole and Ken Schwartz*Frankenstein by FireEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Keke BeatzMiss ‘N MeEastern Front Theatre
Jenny Trites and Deantha EdmundsRings Through WaterXara Choral Theatre
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Murleta WilliamsThe Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Eszter HorvathBrundibárHalifax Theatre for Young People
Sean Mayes*The Color PurpleNeptune Theatre
Lisa St. ClairPeter PanNeptune Theatre
Christina MurrayRings Through WaterXara Choral Theatre
Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Shauntay Grant*The Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
Catherine Banks (based on Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen)In This LightEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Daniel MacIvor An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974Mulgrave Road Theatre
Gillian ClarkThe RuinsTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Dan BrayZombletVillains Theatre and Terra Novella Theatre
Outstanding Production by a New or Emerging CompanyCompany
Bunny Highland Arts Theatre
The Children*Keep Good (Theatre) Company
Every Brilliant ThingKick at the Dark Theatre Co-Operative
He'd Be Your Mother's Father's CousinTheatre Baddeck
Rings Through WaterXara Choral Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
The Bridge2b theatre and Neptune Theatre in association with Obsidian Theatre
A Brimful of AshaFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
The ChildrenKeep Good (Theatre) Company
The Color Purple*Neptune Theatre
In This LightEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre

2020 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Thomas Brookes,The Last Wife, Neptune Theatre

2020 Outstanding Stage Manager: Robin Munro,Frankenstein by Fire, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre

2020 Outstanding Volunteer: Alex Mills

2020 Theatre Nova Scotia Legacy Award: Joan Craig

2020 Theatre Nova Scotia Scholarship: Logan Robins and Ursula Calder

2020 Wes Daniels Design Award: Wesley Babcock with Matchstick Theatre

2020 Neptune Theatre Chrysalis Emerging Artist Award: Anna Shepard

2019

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Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Wally MacKinnonAny Given Moment Ship's Company Theatre
Josh DoigKampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Lee J Campbell* Shylock No Holds Bard
Hugh Thompson Some Blow FlutesHomeFirst Productions
Stewart LegereTom at the FarmWorkShirt Opera
Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy CodeAnimal FarmTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Samantha WalkesCinderellaNeptune Theatre
Mauralea Austin*Dancing on the ElephantTheatre Baddeck
Sharleen KalayilHalf-Cracked: The Legend of Sugar MaryEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Francine DeschepperSome Blow FlutesHomeFirst Theatre
Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Jeff SchwagerAnimal FarmTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ryan RogersonAnimal FarmTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Andrew Prashad*CinderellaNeptune Theatre
Tim Funnell Mamma Mia! Neptune Theatre
Sebastien LabelleTom at the FarmWorkShirt Opera
Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Kathryn McCormackAlice in Wonderland Shakespeare by the Sea
Genevieve SteeleAnimal FarmTwo Planks and a Passions Theatre
Burgandy Code*North Mountain VanyaTwo Planks and a Passions Theatre
Kathrine Tufts Othello Shakespeare by the Sea
Susan Stackhouse Shakespeare in Love Neptune Theatre
Outstanding ChoreographyProductionCompany
Jade DourisAlice in WonderlandShakespeare by the Sea
Stephanie GrahamCinderellaNeptune Theatre
Veronique Mackenzie*KampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Ray HoggMamma Mia!Neptune Theatre
Mary Lou Martin (movement) & Karen Bassett (fight)Shakespeare in LoveNeptune Theatre
Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Ken Schwartz*Animal FarmTwo Planks and a Passions Theatre
Martha IrvingHalf-Cracked: The Legend of Sugar MaryEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Sam RosenthalKampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Ann-Marie Kerr & Anthony Black, assisted by Anna ShepardOne Discordant Violin 2b Theatre Company
Heidi MalazdrewichThe Ladies FoursomeTheatre Baddeck
Outstanding Scenic DesignProductionCompany
Holly Carr*Half-Cracked: The Legend of Sugar MaryEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Sean MulcahyKampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Joanna YuShakespeare in LoveNeptune Theatre
Sue LePageSome Blow FlutesHomeFirst Theatre
Wes BabcockThe WoodcutterMatchstick Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Ingrid RiskHalf-Cracked: The Legend of Sugar MaryEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy*KampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyMamma Mia!Neptune Theatre
Nick Bottomley & Anna ShepardOne Discordant Violin2b Theatre Company
Jessica LewisShakespeare in LoveNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Emlyn MurrayBig Sister Little Brother Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Helena Marriott*CinderellaNeptune Theatre
Bonnie DeakinMamma Mia!Neptune Theatre
Jennifer GoodmanNorth Mountain VanyaTwo Planks and a Passions Theatre
Joanna YuShakespeare in Love Ship's Company Theatre
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Deanna ChoiCinderellaNeptune Theatre
June Zinck*Half-Cracked: The Legend of Sugar MaryEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Michael DohertyKampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Emily C PorterMamma Mia!Neptune Theatre
Aaron CollierOne Discordant Violin2b Theatre Company
Outstanding Original ScoreProductionCompany
Jeremy HuttonAlice in WonderlandShakespeare by the Sea
Allen Cole & Ken SchwartzAnimal FarmTwo Planks and a Passions Theatre
GaRRy Williams*KampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Aaron Collier & Jacques MindreauOne Discordant Violin2b Theatre Company
GaRRy Williams Twelfth Night Shakespeare by the Sea
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Allen ColeAnimal FarmTwo Planks and a Passions Theatre
Lisa St. ClairCinderellaNeptune Theatre
Tara Scott*KampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Paul De GurseMamma Mia!Neptune Theatre
Aaron Collier & Jacques MindreauOne Discordant Violin2b theatre company
Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Allen Cole & Ken Schwartz* (adapted from the novel by George Orwell)Animal FarmTwo Planks and a Passions Theatre
Mary Colin Chisholm Half-Cracked: The Legend of Sugar MaryEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Book by Jamie Bradley, Music & lyrics by GaRRy WilliamsKampEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Anthony Black (adapted from a short story by Yann Martel)One Discordant Violin2b Theatre
Mary Vingoe Some Blow FlutesHomeFirst Theatre
Outstanding Production by a New or Emerging CompanyCompany
ShylockNo Holds Bard
The Ladies Foursome*Theatre Baddeck
The WoodcutterMatchstick Theatre
Tom at the FarmWorkshirt Opera
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Animal FarmTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
CinderellaNeptune Theatre
Half-Cracked: The Legend of Sugar MaryEastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
Kamp*Eastern Front Theatre & Neptune Theatre
One Discordant Violin2b Theatre

2019 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Andrew Cull

2019 Outstanding Stage Manager: Jessica Lewis

2019 Outstanding Volunteer: Alex Mills

2019 Theatre Nova Scotia Legacy Award: Susan Stackhouse

2019 Theatre Nova Scotia Scholarship: Anna Shepard

2019 Wes Daniels Design Award: Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre with Elizabeth Perry

2019 Neptune Theatre Chrysalis Emerging Artist Award: Chelsea Dickie

2019 Outstanding Presentation: Mouthpiece (presented by 2b theatre company)

2018

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Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Hugh ThompsonKingfisher Days Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Marty Burt* Next to Normal Highland Arts Theatre
Ben Caplan Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story 2b Theatre Company
Aaron CollierPrincess RulesHeist
Christian MurrayThe Hound of the BaskervillesFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy CodeDream by FireTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Lucy Hill I, Claudia Felix Productions
Francine DeschepperKingfisher DaysFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Mary Fay Coady*Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Genevieve SteeleSnake in the Grass Neptune Theatre
Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Devin MackinnonDream by FireTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Graham PercyNothing Less!Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ryan RogersonNothing Less!Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Richie Wilcox*Princess RulesHeist
Don AllisonThe Mystery Play Ship's Company Theatre
Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Lesley SmithAt This HourZuppa Theatre
Mary Fay CoadyAt This HourZuppa Theatre
Stephanie MacDonald*Dream by FireTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Lara LewisPrincess RulesHeist
Karen BassettPugwashShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding ChoreographyProductionCompany
(Puppetry) Jim Morrow and Andrea Lee NorwoodDream by FireTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Laura CaswellNothing Less!Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jacinte Armstrong*Princess RulesHeist
Celia KoughanStan Rogers: A Matter of HeartGeordie Brown Productions, presented by Neptune Theatre
Ron Jenkins The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Highland Arts Theatre
Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Ken SchwartzDream by FireTwo Planks and a Passions Theatre
Ann-Marie Kerr, with assistant direction by Gillian ClarkI, ClaudiaFelix Productions
Ron JenkinsNext to NormalHighland Arts Theatre
Christian Barry*Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Jean-Pierre CloutierPrincess RulesHeist
Outstanding Scenic DesignProductionCompany
Andrew CullI, ClaudiaFelix Productions
Louisa Adamson and Christian Barry with Andrew Cull*Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Jean-Pierre Cloutier, Aaron Collier, Nick Bottomley, Deonie Hudson and Matt MillerPrincess RulesHeist
Geofrey DinwiddieSnake in the GrassNeptune Theatre
Sean MulcahyThe Mystery PlayShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Leigh Ann VardyI, ClaudiaFelix Productions
Louisa Adamson and Christian BarryOld Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Jean-Pierre CloutierPrincess RulesHeist
Ingrid Risk*Snake in the GrassNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyThe Mystery PlayShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Andrew CullI, ClaudiaFelix Productions
Helena MarriottIt's a Wonderful LifeNeptune Theatre
Jennifer GoodmanNothing Less!Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Carly BeamishOld Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Emlyn Murray*Princess RulesHeist
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Aaron CollierI, ClaudiaFelix Productions
Steven NaylorLullaby: Inside the Halifax ExplosionEastern Front Theatre
Christian Barry, Ben Caplan, and Jordan PalmerOld Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Aaron Collier*Princess RulesHeist
Brian RileyThe Archive of Missing ThingsZuppa Theatre
Outstanding Original ScoreProductionCompany
Ami McKayNothing Less!Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ben Caplan and Christian Barry*Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Garry Williams, with Jasmine Shenandoah Ashfield, Jeremy Hutton, Jesse MacLean, and Shanoa PhillipsPeter PanShakespeare by the Sea
Aaron CollierPrincess RulesHeist
Stewart Legere with Brian RileyThe Archive of Missing ThingsZuppa Theatre
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Sarah RichardsonNew Waterford Boy: A CeilidhHeist
Ami McKayNothing Less!Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ben Caplan*Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Scott Christian Once Neptune Theatre
Lisa MacDougall and Geordie BrownThe Songs of The Rat PackGeordie Brown Productions, presented by Neptune Theatre
Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Adapted by Ben Stone, with the CompanyAt This HourZuppa Theatre
Karen BassettLullaby: Inside the Halifax ExplosionEastern Front Theatre
Ken Schwartz and Ami McKayNothing Less!Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Hannah Moscovitch, Ben Caplan, and Christian Barry*Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story2b Theatre Company
Aaron Collier with Jean-Pierre Cloutier and Richie WilcoxPrincess RulesHeist
Outstanding Production by a New or Emerging CompanyCompany
Bone CageMatchstick Theatre
I, Claudia*Felix Productions
Next to NormalHighland Arts Theatre
Punch UpHighland Arts Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Dream By FireTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
I, ClaudiaFelix Productions
Kingfisher DaysFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story*2b Theatre Company
Princess RulesHeist

2018 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Sean Burke

2018 Outstanding Stage Manager: Louisa Adamson

2018 Outstanding Volunteer: Radovan Marinkovic & Brian McKenzie (Two Planks and a Passion Theatre) and Angela Butler (Theatre Arts Guild)

2018 Theatre Nova Scotia Legacy Award: Mary-Colin Chisholm

2018 Theatre Nova Scotia Scholarship: Stephanie MacDonald

2018 Wes Daniels Design Award: Villain's Theatre with Vicky Williams

2018 Neptune Theatre Chrysalis Emerging Artist Award: Laura Vingoe-Cram

2017

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Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Rhys Bevan JohnHere Lies Henry Chester Playhouse
Dan BrayPinocchio Shakespeare by the Sea
Gordon GammieLittle Thing Big Thing Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Paul Rainville King Lear Shakespeare by the Sea
Jacob Sampson*Chasing Champions: the Sam Langford Story Ship's Company Theatre
Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Francine Deschepper*Little Thing Big ThingFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Sarah EnglishHow Do I Love TheeAngels & Heroes
Jamie KonchakLiberation DaysTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Stephanie MacDonaldThe Weekend HealerKAZAN CO-OP
Amy ReitsmaRuthless! The Stage Mother of All MusicalsChester Playhouse
Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Marty Burt*Chasing Champions: the Sam Langford StoryShip's Company Theatre
Andrew GouthroSucker Highland Arts Theatre
Graham PercyLiberation DaysTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jeff SchwagerLiberation DaysTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
GaRRy WilliamsKing LearShakespeare by the Sea
Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy CodeLiberation DaysTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Micha CromwellChasing Champions: the Sam Langford StoryShip's Company Theatre
Stephanie MacDonaldLiberation DaysTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Kathryn MacLellanThe Weekend HealerKAZAN CO-OP
Andrea Lee Norwood* Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) Valley Summer Theatre
Outstanding ChoreographyProductionCompany
Stephen Gray*Beauty and the Beast Neptune Theatre
Mary Lou MartinRuthless! The Stage Mother of All MusicalsChester Playhouse
Jay WhiteheadThe Princess ShowAngels & Heroes
Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Dean GabourieThe Weekend HealerKAZAN CO-OP
Pamela HalsteadThe Drowning GirlsDMV Theatre/Neptune Theatre
Ron JenkinsChasing Champions: the Sam Langford StoryShip's Company Theatre
Ken SchwartzLiberation DaysTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jeremy Webb*Little Thing Big ThingFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Outstanding Scenic DesignProductionCompany
Set Design Garrett G. Barker, Projection Design Corwin Ferguson*Chasing Champions: the Sam Langford StoryShip's Company Theatre
Geofrey DinwiddieBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Julie FoxWe Are Not Alone2b Theatre
Set Design Katherine Jenkins- Ryan, Video Design Vojin VasovicHow Small, How Far AwayZuppa Theatre
Katherine Jenkins-RyanThe Drowning GirlsDMV Theatre/Neptune Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Jessica LewisHow Small, How Far AwayZuppa Theatre
Jessica LewisThe Drowning GirlsDMV Theatre/Neptune Theatre
Ingrid RiskSmall ThingsMulgrave Road Theatre, presented by Neptune Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy*Chasing Champions: the Sam Langford StoryShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Paul DaigleBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Nicole DowdallPinocchioShakespeare by the Sea
Jennifer GoodmanLiberation DaysTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Helena MarriottMiracle on 34th StreetNeptune Theatre
Sean Mulcahy*Shrek! The MusicalNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Aaron Collier*The Princess ShowAngels & Heroes
Adam HarendorfBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Joe MicallefChasing Champions: the Sam Langford StoryShip's Company Theatre
Brian RileyHow Small, How Far AwayZuppa Theatre
Thomas Ryder Payne in association with Peter Balov, Dylan Green, & Christian BarryWe Are Not Alone2b Theatre
Outstanding Original ScoreProductionCompany
Aaron CollierThe Princess ShowAngels & Heroes
Ian Sherwood & Lindsay Kyte*TompkinsvilleGo Fly A Kyte Productions, presented by Eastern Front Theatre
John SpearnsThe Drowning GirlsDMV Theatre/Neptune Theatre
GaRRy WilliamsPinocchioShakespeare by the Sea
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Scott ChristianShrek! The MusicalNeptune Theatre
Paul De GurseBeauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Sarah Richardson*Ruthless! The Stage Mother of All MusicalsChester Playhouse
Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Gillian ClarkLet's Try This StandingKeep Good (Theatre) Company
Aaron CollierThe Princess ShowAngels & Heroes
Lindsay KyteTompkinsvilleGo Fly A Kyte Productions, presented by Eastern Front Theatre
Jacob Sampson*Chasing Champions: the Sam Langford StoryShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Production by a New or Emerging CompanyCompany
ConstellationsKeep Good (Theatre) Company
Let's Try This StandingKeep Good (Theatre) Company
SeminarKick at the Dark Theatre Company
The Princess ShowAngels & Heroes
TompkinsvilleGo Fly A Kyte Productions, presented by Eastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Beauty and the BeastNeptune Theatre
Little Thing Big ThingFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Chasing Champions: the Sam Langford Story*Ship's Company Theatre
Liberation DaysTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
The Drowning GirlsDMV Theatre/Neptune Theatre

2017 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Shawn Bisson

2017 Outstanding Stage Manager: Hannah Burrows

2017 Outstanding Volunteer: April Hubbard

2017 Theatre Nova Scotia Legacy Award: Deb Allen

2017 Theatre Nova Scotia Scholarship: Kyle Gillis

2017 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Meghan Hubley

2017 Outstanding Presentation: “Friend” “Like” #Me, by Gavin Crawford (presented by Queer Acts Theatre Festival)

2017 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Mary Lou Martin

2016

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Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Graham Percy The Tempest Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Hugh ThompsonMessenger Eastern Front Theatre
Marty BurtThe TempestTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Stewart Legere*I Am My Own Wife Shakespeare by the Sea
Theo PitsiavasHardboiled — A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy CodeThe Turn of the ScrewTwo Planks and a Passion theatre
Francine DeschepperOutside MullingarFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Jamie KonchakThe TempestTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jenny MundayThe Cave PainterEastern Front Theatre
Stephanie MacDonald*Watching Glory DieMulgrave Road Theatre
Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Christian MurrayThe 39 Steps Neptune Theatre
Christopher Little*Hardboiled — A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Marty BurtGreat ExpectationsNeptune Theatre
Matthew LumleyThe PillowmanFuller Terrace Five
Rhys Bevan-JohnThe 39 StepsNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Andrea Lee NorwoodThe Turn of the ScrewTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Burgandy ColeThe TempestTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Margaret Legere Macbeth WillPower Theatre in association with Off The Leash Creative
Mauralea Austin*Outside MullingarFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Shelley ThompsonA Good DeathDaPoPo Theatre
Outstanding ChoreographyProductionCompany
Jim Morrow* (puppetry choreography)The TempestTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Kathryn MacLellanStacey and Liz — Two Women,Two True StoriesKAZAN CO-OP
Mary Lou MartinThe Highest TidesChester Playhouse
Stephanie GrahamThe Addams FamilyNeptune Theatre
Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Christian BarryLungsFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Dayna TekatchThe 39 StepsNeptune Theatre
Emmy AlcornWatching Glory DieMulgrave Road Theatre
Ken Schwartz*The TempestTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Theo Pitsiavas and Christopher LittleHardboiled — A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Outstanding set and projection designProductionCompany
D'Arcy Morris-PoultneyThe Cave PainterEastern Front Theatre
Garrett BarkerThe Romeo InitiativeShip's Company Theatre
Ian PygottOutside MullingarFestival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Katherine RyanI'll Be Back Before MidnightValley Summer Theatre
Theo Pitsiavas, Christopher Little, and Tony Owen*Hardboiled — A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Ingrid RiskWatching Glory DieMulgrave Road Theatre
Jessica LewisBroadway on Argyle St.WillPower Theatre in association with Off The Leash Creative
Johnny CannHardboiled — A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Leigh Ann Vardy*The 39 StepsNeptune Theatre
Susann HudsonMacbethWillPower Theatre in association with Off The Leash Creative
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Helena MarriottGreat ExpectationsNeptune Theatre
Jennifer Goodman*The TempestTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Leesa HamiltonHardboiled — A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Sarah Haydon RoyMacbethWillPower Theatre in association with Off The Leash Creative
Sean MulcahyThe Addams FamilyNeptune Theatre
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Brian Riley*Pop-Up Love PartyZuppa Theatre
Daniel OultonMessengerEastern Front Theatre
Dustin Harvey and Shawn BissonLandlineSecret Theatre
Johnny CannHardboiled — A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Rob GreeneI'll Be Back Before MidnightValley Summer Theatre
Outstanding Original ScoreProductionCompany
Allen Cole*The TempestTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Benjamin MarmenMacbethWillPower Theatre in association with Off The Leash Creative
Michael Robson The Duchess of Malfi Villain's Theatre
Stewart Legere and David ChristensenPop-Up Love PartyZuppa Theatre
Tim BradyGHOST TANGOVocalypse Productions
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Allen Cole*The Highest TidesTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Lisa St. ClairBroadway on Argyle St.WillPower Theatre in association with Off The Leash Creative
Scott ChristianThe Addams FamilyNeptune Theatre
Tim BradyGHOST TANGOVocalypse Productions
Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Dan BrayArdenVillain's Theatre
Ken SchwartzThe Turn of the ScrewTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
MG McIntyreSpiritsUp The Hill Theatre Productions
Theo Pitsiavas*Hardboiled — A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Wendy Lill MessengerEastern Front Theatre
Outstanding Production by a New or Emerging CompanyCompany
SpiritsUp The Hill Theatre Productions
The Duchess of MalfiVillain's Theatre
The Story of a Sinking Man*Kick at the Dark Theatre Company
Outstanding Production by an Established CompanyCompany
Hardboiled - A Sal Dali Crime TaleLoHiFi Productions
Outside MullingarFestival Antigonish
Pop-Up Love PartyZuppa Theatre Co.
The 39 StepsNeptune Theatre
The Tempest*Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
The Turn of the ScrewTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre

2016 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Justin Dakai

2016 Outstanding Stage Manager: Jane Creaser

2016 Outstanding Volunteer: Dean Taylor

2016 Theatre Nova Scotia Legacy Award: Bruce Klinger

2016 Theatre Nova Scotia Scholarship: GaRRy Williams and Ivy Charles

2016 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Colleen MacIsaac

2016 Wes Daniel's Design Award: Rob Greene and Valley Summer Theatre

2016 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Elizabeth Murphy

2014

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
John DarttThe Patron Saint of Stanley ParkHalifax Theatre for Young People
Gil GarrattThe Glace Bay Miner's Museum Neptune Theatre (Halifax) and National Arts Centre
Geordie Johnson* Red Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Muoi NeneRefugeEastern Front Theatre & HomeFirst Productions
Jermey WebbUnder Milk WoodOff The Leash
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Francine DeschepperThe Patron Saint of Stanley ParkHalifax Theatre for Young People
Martha Irving*GhostsLunaSea Theatre
Alexis Milligan As You Like It Two Planks and a Passion
Shelley ThompsonCriminal GeniusFestival Antigonish
Vanessa Walton-Bone The Importance of Being Earnest Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Rhys Bevan-John Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Glen MatthewsDiligent River DaughterShip's Company Theatre
Ryan Rogerson* As You Like It Two Planks and a Passion
Gordon WhiteGo To HellHellish Theatre, Atlantic Fringe
GaRRY WilliamsA Tournament of LiesUs vs Them / Bus Stop Coop
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Liz Gilroy Legally Blonde Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Jamie Konchak* As You Like It Two Planks and a Passion
Margaret LegereA Tournament of LiesUs vs Them / Bus Stop Coop
Jenny MundayDiligent River Daughter Ship's Company Theatre
Elizabeth Richardson The Importance of Being Earnest Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Christian BarryThe God That Comes 2b theatre company
Anthony BlackCriminal GeniusFestival Antigonish
Eda Holmes*Red Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ken Schwartz As You Like It Two Planks and a Passion
Ken SchwartzThe Iiad Two Planks and a Passion
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
John Dinning* Comedy of Errors Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Kathryn Jenkins Ryan & Vojin VasovicThe Attaining Gigantic DimensionsZuppa Theatre
Sue LePageThe Glace Bay Miner's Museum Neptune Theatre (Halifax) & National Arts Centre
Sean Mulcahy The Importance of Being Earnest Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Sue LePageRed Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Garrett BarkerDiligent River Daughter Ship's Company Theatre
Nathaniel Bassett with Louisa AdamsonThe Perfection of ManMisery Loves Company
KLouise GuinandRed Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann VardyThe Glace Bay Miner's Museum Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann Vardy*The God That Comes 2b theatre company
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Leesa Hamilton with Cathleen MacCormack*Uncle Oscar's ExperimentZuppa Theatre
Sue LePageThe Glace Bay Miner's Museum Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Gary Markle As You Like It Two Planks and a Passion
Emlyn MurrayGhostsLunaSea Theatre
Andrea RitchieDiligent River Daughter Ship's Company Theatre
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Allen Cole As You Like It Two Planks and a Passion
Jeremy HuttonSnow White* Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Jason MacIsaac & David ChristensenUncle Oscar's ExperimentsZuppa Theatre
Jenny TritesThe Roaring GirlVile Passeist Theatre
Hawksley Workman & Christian BarryThe God That Comes 2b theatre company2
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Patrick Burwell Legally Blonde Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Allan Cole As You Like It Two Planks and a Passion
Jeremy HuttonSnow White* Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Jason MacIsaac & David ChristensenUncle Oscar's ExperimentZuppa Theatre
Hawksley Workman, Christian Barry, Todd LumleyThe God That Comes 2b theatre company
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Christian Barry, Hawksley Workman*The God That Comes 2b theatre company
Shakespeare by the SeaSnow White Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Ken SchwartzThe Iliad Two Planks and a Passion
Mary Vingoe RefugeEastern Front Theatre & HomeFirst Productions
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
As You Like It Two Planks and a Passion
Red* Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
The Glace Bay Miner's Museum Neptune Theatre (Halifax) & National Arts Centre
The God That Comes 2b theatre company
Uncle Oscar's ExperimentZuppa Theatre Co.

2014 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Christopher Shore

2014 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: John Dartt

2014 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Evan Brown

2014 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Matthew Downey

2014 Outstanding Stage Manager: Sarah O'Brien

2014 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Kevin Kindred, Austin Reade

2013

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Ben StoneSlowly I TurnZuppa Theatre
Hugh Thompson* Whale Riding Weather Plutonium Playhouse
Hugo Dann Whale Riding Weather Plutonium Playhouse
Michael McPheeBone BoyFrankie Productions
Stephen Gallagher La Cage aux Folles (musical) Neptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Andrea Lee Norwood Educating Rita Valley Summer Theatre
Anne-Marie Kerr* Funny Money Festival Antigonish
Martha IrvingThe MonumentLunaSea Theatre
Joanne Miller Same Time, Next Year Festival Antigonish
Jenny MundayCommunionKazan Co-op
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
David Lopez La Cage aux Folles (musical) Neptune Theatre
Graham PercyLysistrata: Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jeff Schwager* Intimate Apparel Neptune Theatre
Ryan Doucette Whale Riding Weather Plutonium Playhouse
Wade LynchMrs. Parliament's Night Out Neptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Stephanie MacDonald*CommunionKazan Co-op
Joanne MillerOdd DucksChester Playhouse
Kathryn MacCormack Alice in Wonderland Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Lesley Smith Intimate Apparel Neptune Theatre
Keelin JackTouchThe Doppler Effect
Award for Outstanding DirectionProductionCompany
Anthony Black & Christian Barry*The Story of Mr. Wright 2b theatre company
Christian Barry Funny Money Festival Antigonish
Graham PercySlowly I TurnZuppa Theatre Co.
Ken SchwartzLysistrata: Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Linda Moore*CommunionKazan Co-op
Philip Akin Intimate Apparel Neptune Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Evan BrownThe MonumentLunaSea Theatre
Leesa Hamilton*Slowly I TurnZuppa Theatre Co.
Sean MulcahyIntimate ApparelNeptune Theatre
Shahin Sayadi & Michael MaderHawk or How He Plays His SongOnelight Theatre
Wes DanielsBone BoyFrankie Prod.
Outstanding Lighting DesignProductionCompany
Ingrid Risk*"i,Animal"Kazan Co-op
Ingrid Risk & Leigh Ann VardyCommunionKazan Co-op
Kate SelleckThe Story of Mr. Wright 2b theatre company
Leigh Ann VardyBone BoyFrankie Prod.
Michael MaderHawk or How He Plays His SongOnelight Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignProductionCompany
Crystal MacDonnell* La Cage aux Folles (musical) Neptune Theatre
Janet MacLellan Educating Rita Valley Summer Theatre
Janet MacLellanOdd DucksChester Playhouse
Leesa HamiltonLysistrata:Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Sean Mulcahy Intimate Apparel Neptune Theatre
Outstanding Sound DesignProductionCompany
Aaron Collier*Domestic Train WreckAngels & Heroes Theatre
Aaron Collier"i,Animal"Kazan Co-op
Christopher MitchellPluto's Playthings Plutonium Playhouse
Jeremy Hutton Alice in Wonderland Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Nick BottomleyHawk or How He Plays His SongOnelight Theatre
Outstanding Original Composition or ScoreProductionCompany
Allen Cole*Lysistrata: Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Dinuk WijeratneHawk or How He Plays His SongOnelight Theatre
Garry Williams The Jew of Malta Vile Passeist Theatre
Jason MacIsaac & Stewart LegerePluto's Playthings Plutonium Playhouse
Jess LewisSlowly I TurnZuppa Theatre Co.
Steven NaylorA Brown Bear, A Moon & A CaterpillarMermaid Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Daniel MacIvor*CommunionKazan Co-op
Ben StoneSlowly I TurnZuppa Theatre Co.
Christian MurrayBone BoyFrankie Prod.
Collective CreationThe Story of Mr. Wright 2b theatre company
Company CollectiveAlice in Wonderland Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
The Story of Mr. Wright 2b theatre company
Funny MoneyFestival Antigonish
CommunionKazan Co-op
Whale Riding WeatherPlutonium Playhouse
Lysistrata: Temptress of the SouthTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Slowly I Turn*Zuppa Theatre Co.

2013 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax

2013 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Hugo Dann

2013 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Stephanie MacDonald

2013 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Garrett Barker

2013 Outstanding Stage Manager: Sarah O'Brien

2013 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Dick Sircom

2012

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
John BealeBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
John BealeBrightest Red to BlueForerunner Playwrights' Theatre
Walter Borden* Driving Miss Daisy Valley Summer Theatre
Brian HeightonThe Ugly OneDMV Theatre
Graham PercyVigilValley Summer Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Sara FarbThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Carolyn Hetherington* Driving Miss Daisy Valley Summer Theatre
Martha IrvingThe (Post) MistressShip's Company Theatre
Marla McLean Blithe Spirit (play) Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Heather Rankin Bingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Martin BurtThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Martin BurtBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Sebastien LabelleWhen It Rains 2b Theatre Company
Graham Percy Driving Miss Daisy Valley Summer Theatre
Hugh Thompson* The Beauty Queen of Leenane Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Emmy AlcornBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Francine Deschepper*When It Rains2b theatre company
Margot Dionne Blithe Spirit (play) Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Amanda LeblancThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Alexis Milligan Beowulf Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Anthony BlackWhen it Rains2b theatre
Rosemary Dunsmore The Beauty Queen of Leenane Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ann-Marie KerrThe DebacleZuppa Theatre Co.
Daniel MacIvorBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Linda Moore* Driving Miss Daisy Valley Summer Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Anthony Black & Nick BottomleyWhen it Rains2b theatre
Andrew CullBrightest Red to BlueForerunner Playwrights’ Theatre
Geofrey Dinwiddie Blithe Spirit (play) Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ann-Marie Kerr & Susan Leblanc-CrawfordThe DebacleZuppa Theatre Co.
Victoria MarstenVigil ValleySummer Theatre
Sean Mulcahy* The Beauty Queen of Leenane Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Nick BottomleyWhen it Rains2b theatre
Jessica LewisThe Ugly OneDMV Theatre
Ingrid RiskBrightest Red to BlueForerunner Playwrights’ Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy* The Beauty Queen of Leenane Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann Vardy Blithe Spirit (play) Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick Clark* Blithe Spirit (play) Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Crystal MacDonnell West Side Story Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Adam MacKinnonThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Janet MacLellan Driving Miss Daisy Valley Summer Thea
Outstanding Sound Designer Original ScoreProductionCompany
Mark Adam Beowulf Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Christian BarryWhen it Rains2b theatre
Aaron CollierThe Ugly OneDMV Theatre
Zachary Florence*The Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Sandy Moore Driving Miss Daisy Valley Summer Theatre
Outstanding Musical DirectionProductionCompany
Holly ArsenaultThe (Post) MistressShip's Company Theatre
Chuck Homewood West Side Story Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Jeremy Hutton Robin Hood Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Lily LingThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Lisa St. Clair Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris Chester Playhouse
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Karen BassettHeroineRun Through Productions
Anthony BlackWhen it Rains2b theatre
Ann-Marie Kerr & Susan Leblanc-CrawfordThe DebacleZuppa Theatre Co.
Daniel MacIvorBingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
David OvertonThe Passion of Adele HugoEastern Front Theatre
Graham PercyBrightest Red to BlueForerunner Playwrights’ Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Bingo!Mulgrave Road Theatre
Blithe Spirit Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Driving Miss Daisy*Valley Summer Theatre
The DebacleZuppa Theatre Co.
VigilValley Summer Theatre
When it Rains2b theatre

2012 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Marguerite MacNeil

2012 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Bryden MacDonald

2012 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Lee-Anne Poole

2012 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Ingrid Risk

2012 Outstanding Stage Manager: Heather Lewis

2012 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Alleen and David Parsons

2011

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Anthony BlackInvisible Atom 2b theatre company
Glen MatthewsLogan and IThe Doppler Effect
Michael McPhee Fat Pig Plutonium Playhouse
Robert SealeWoman In BlackValley Summer Theatre
Graham Percy* The Crucible Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Deborah Allen Cloudburst Plutonium Playhouse
Mary-Colin ChisholmWoman and ScarecrowLuna/Sea Theatre
Jennifer OvertonFall in ParisEastern Front Theatre
Jackie Torrens7 Stories Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Sue Leblanc*5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
John Dartt Merlin Halifax Theatre for Young People
John Beale* The Crucible Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ryan Doucette Cloudburst Plutonium Playhouse
Matthew Lumley Fat Pig Plutonium Playhouse
Scott Owen Twelfth Night Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Susan Stackhouse* Rabbit Hole Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Jessica Barry Fat Pig Plutonium Playhouse
Burgandy Code The Crucible Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Amy Reitsma Julius Caesar DaPoPo Theatre
Sherry SmithWoman and ScarecrowLuna/Sea Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Jean Murporgo*Maggie's Getting MarriedFestival Antigonish
Mary-Colin ChisholmLauchie, Liza and RoryFrankie Productions
Pamela HalsteadWoman in BlackValley Summer Theatre
Alex McLean, Ann-Marie Kerr5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Mary Vingoe To Capture LightMulgrave Road Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Louisa Adamson5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Thom Fitzgerald Cloudburst Plutonium Playhouse
Ken MacDonald7 Stories Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Stephen OslerLauchie, Liza and RoryFrankie Productions
Victoria Marsten*The NetShip's Company Theatre"'
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Louisa Adamson*5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Michael FullerThe NetShip's Company Theatre
Will PerkinsWoman in BlackValley Summer Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyInvisible Atom 2b theatre company
Leigh Ann Vardy The Wizard of Oz Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Jennifer CoeTo Capture LightMulgrave Road Theatre
Leesa Hamilton The Crucible Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Leesa Hamilton5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Edward Ledson The Wizard of Oz Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Arianne Pollet-Brannen*Vonda de Ville in Temporal FolliesVocalypse Productions
Outstanding Sound or Original MusicProductionCompany
David Christensen & Jason MacIsaac5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Paul CramThe NetShip's Company Theatre
Lukas PearseVonda de Ville in Temporal FolliesVocalypse Productions
Terry Pulliam*Woman in BlackValley Summer Theatre
Terry Pulliam Merlin Halifax Theatre for Young People
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Karen BassettHeroineRun Through Productions
Thom Fitzgerald* Cloudburst Plutonium Playhouse
Michael McPheeLogan and IThe Doppler Effect
Lee-Anne PooleSplinters Plutonium Playhouse
Zuppa Theatre Co.5 Easy Steps to the End of the WorldZuppa Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Cloudburst Plutonium Playhouse
5 Easy Steps to the End of the World*Zuppa Theatre
Lauchie, Liza and RoryFrankie Productions
The Crucible Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Woman in BlackValley Summer Theatre

2011 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Wendy Lill

2011 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre:

2011 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist:

2011 Outstanding Theatre Technician: Christopher Francis Mitchell

2011 Outstanding Stage Manager: Sarah O'Brien

2011 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Anne Mackay and Walter Carey

2010

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Marty BurtRockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
David Patrick FlemmingEast of Berlin 2b theatre company
Duncan Fraser* No Great Mischief Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Stuart HughesDoubt, A Parable Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ron PedersenExtinction SongEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Kathryn MacLellanA Beautiful View Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Sherry SmithThe Sunnyside CafeForerunner Playwrights Theatre
Shelly Thompson*GloriousFestival Antigonish
Jackie Torrens A Beautiful View Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Vanessa Walton-Bone Twelfth Night Luna/Sea Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
John Dunsworth No Great Mischief Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Bill ForbesIvor Johnson's NeighboursShip's Company Theatre
Bill Wood*East of Berlin 2b theatre company
Billy MacLellan No Great Mischief Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ed ThomasonEast of Berlin 2b theatre company
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy Code*RockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ann-Marie KerrHomage 2b theatre company
Katie SwiftEast of Berlin 2b theatre company
Mary Vingoe Ivor Johnson's NeighboursShip's Company Theatre
Genevieve Steele Twelfth Night Luna/Sea Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Ken Schwartz*RockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Christian BarryEast of Berlin 2b theatre company
Ron JenkinsExtinction SongEastern Front Theatre
Daniel MacIvorA Beautiful View Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Richard Rose No Great Mischief Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Louisa Adamson*Poor BoyZuppa Theatre & Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Peter BlackieHomage 2b theatre company
Andrew CullEast of Berlin 2b theatre company
Geoffrey DinwiddleA Christmas Carol- The Musical Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
D'Arcy Morris-PoultneyThe Toxic Bus IncidentOnelight Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Will Perkins*Homage 2b theatre company
Bruce MacLennanExtinction SongEastern Front Theatre
Mike MaderReturn Ticket: Halifax-Abadan-HalifaxOnelight Theatre
Will PerkinsEast of Berlin 2b theatre company
Ingrid RiskA Beautiful View Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Rosie BrowningRockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jennifer Coe & Jenn MillsGloriousFestival Antigonish
Patrick Clarke*The Game of Love and Chance Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leesa HamiltonEast of Berlin 2b theatre company
D'Arcy Morris-PoultneyA Christmas Carol- The Musical Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Sound or Original MusicProductionCompany
Brian BuckleA Christmas CarolOff the Leash
Brian BuckleReturn Ticket: Halifax-Abadan-HalifaxOnelight Theatre
Mike Ross* No Great Mischief Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Michael DohertyHomage 2b theatre company
Terry PulliamThe GravesaversHalifax Theatre for Young People
Outstanding Original Music or ScoreProductionCompany
David Christensen & Jason MacIsaacPoor BoyZuppa Theatre & Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Eric HughesA Christmas Carol- The Musical Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Allen Cole*RockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Dinuk WijeratneReturn Ticket: Halifax-Abadan-HalifaxOnelight Theatre
Dinuk WijeratneThe Toxic Bus IncidentOnelight Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Beverly BrettOut the MeadowForerunner Playwrights Theatre
Christopher HeldeThe GravesaversHalifax Theatre for Young People
Allen Cole*RockboundTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Ron JenkinsExtinction SongEastern Front Theatre
Daniel MacIvorA Beautiful View Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
A Beautiful ViewThe Distinct Theatre Society & Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Rockbound*Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
East of Berlin 2b theatre company
Extinction SongEastern Front Theatre
No Great Mischief Neptune Theatre (Halifax)

2010 Legacy Award for Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Jean Murporgo

2010 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Jeremy Webb

2010 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Natasha MacLellan

2010 Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician: Sylvia Bell

2010 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Perry Kossatz & Aaron Harpell

2009

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Troy Adams Othello Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
John BealeThe Peggy ShowOld Red Schoolhouse Productions
Marty Burt The Musical of Musicals Chester Playhouse
Graham Percy Our Town Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Jeremy Webb* Othello Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Mary Colin Chisholm Talking Heads: An Evening of Alan Bennett MonologuesLuna/Sea Theatre
Colombe DemersThe Russian Play 2b theatre company
Kristin Howell The Musical of Musicals Chester Playhouse
Deborah KippThe Retreat From Moscow Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Sherry Smith* Happy Days Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
John Beale Girl in the Goldfish Bowl Luna/Sea Theatre
Andrew Gillies*The Devil's Disciple Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
John Fitzgerald Jay Gaslight Festival Antigonish
Cliff LeJeune The Producers Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ryan RogersonJerome: The Historical SpectacleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Mauralea Austin* Girl in the Goldfish Bowl Luna/Sea Theatre
Burgandy Code Our Town Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Melody Johnson Our Town Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Kathryn MacLellan Girl in the Goldfish Bowl Luna/Sea Theatre
Genevieve SteeleGraceFestival Antigonish
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Ken Schwartz* Our Town Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Martha Irving Girl in the Goldfish Bowl Luna/Sea Theatre
Mary Lou MartinThe Musical of MusicalsChester Playhouse
Elizabeth Murphy Othello Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Theo PitsiavasGrandma Noda's Tigers Irondale Ensemble Project
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Martin J. Conboy Happy Days Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
John DinningDear SantaEastern Front Theatre
Romain Fabre Masked Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Corey MullinsSnow Dance Ship's Company Theatre
John Thompson*The Retreat From Moscow Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Martin J. Conboy* Happy Days Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Bruce MacLennanSnow Dance Ship's Company Theatre
Graeme S. ThompsonLeo Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann VardyThe Retreat From Moscow Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann Vardy Masked Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
David BoechlerThe Devil's Disciple Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Paul Daigle The Producers Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Denyse Karn*Jerome: The Historical SpectacleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Janet MacLellan Girl in the Goldfish Bowl Luna/Sea Theatre
Marilyn McLarenVimyEastern Front Theatre
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Anthony Black Masked Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Allen Cole & Ami McKay*Jerome: The Historical SpectacleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Amos Crawley & Jonathan EatonCinderelly Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Michael DohertyBUMPShip's Company Theatre
Michael DohertyVimyEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Chris Little*Grandma Noda's Tigers Irondale Ensemble Project
John Beale & Graham PercyThe Peggy ShowOld Red Schoolhouse
Daniel LillfordSnow DanceShip's Company Theatre
Mauralea Austin, Mary-Colin Chisolm, Martha Irving, Sherry SmithTo Capture LightLuna/Sea Theatre
Ami McKayJerome: The Historical SpectacleTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Girl in the Goldfish BowlLuna/Sea Theatre
Grandma Noda's Tigers* Irondale Ensemble Project
Othello Shakespeare by the Sea
Our Town Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
The Musical of MusicalsChester Playhouse
The Retreat from Moscow / Neptune Theatre (Halifax)

2009 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Sara Lee Lewis

2009 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Gay Hauser

2009 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Stewart Legere

2009 Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician: Eleanor Creelman

2009 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Brian MacLeod

2008

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Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Lee J. Campbell The Drawer Boy Atlantic Theatre Festival
Brian HeightonHow I Learned to DriveDMV Theatre Co-op
Stephen McCarthy*Storyteller 2b theatre company
Raymond O'Neill The Drawer Boy Atlantic Theatre Festival
Graham Percy The Odyssey Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Valerie BuhagiarThe VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre (Halifax) / Mermaid Theatre
Francine Deschepper The Odyssey Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Nicola Lipman Shirley Valentine Atlantic Theatre Festival
Andrea Lee Norwood* The Miracle Worker Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Sherry Smith Perfect Pie Luna/Sea Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Réjean Cournoyer Beauty and the Beast Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Simon Henderson Mourning Dove Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Stewart Legere*Penny DreadfulZuppa Circus Theatre
Stewart LegereAntigoneAngels and Heroes
Jeremy Webb Beauty and the Beast Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy Code* The Odyssey Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Karen BassettBy the Dark of the MoonMulgrave Road Theatre
Sharon BajerBoeing, BoeingFestival Antigonish
Sarah EnglishBone CageForerunner Playwright's Theatre / Ship's Company Theatre
Martha Irving Beauty and the Beast Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Christian Barry*Revisited 2b theatre company
Richard Donat The Drawer Boy Atlantic Theatre Festival
Pamela HalsteadHow I Learned to DriveDMV Theatre Co-op
Marcia KashThe Price Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ken Schwartz The Odyssey Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Patrick Clark*The Price Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
The CompanyRevisited 2b theatre company
Michael FullerMacGregor's Hard Ice Cream and Gas Ship's Company Theatre
Stephen Osler Shirley Valentine Atlantic Theatre Festival
Shanin Sayadi & Jake DambergsThe VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre (Halifax) / Mermaid Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Christian Barry*Revisited 2b theatre company
Bruce MacLennanMacGregor's Hard Ice Cream and Gas Ship's Company Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy The Drawer Boy Atlantic Theatre Festival
Leigh Ann Vardy Shirley Valentine Atlantic Theatre Festival
Leigh Ann Vardy The Price Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick Clark White Christmas Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Paul Daigle Beauty and the Beast Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Jennifer Darbellay* The Odyssey Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
D'arcy Morris-PoultneyThe VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre (Halifax) / Mermaid Theatre
Helene SiebritsBoeing, BoeingFestival Antigonish
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Brian BuckleThe VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre (Halifax) / Mermaid Theatre
Richard FerenRevisited 2b theatre company
David Christensen & Jason MacIsaac*Penny DreadfulZuppa Circus Theatre
Sandy MooreBy the Dark of the MoonMulgrave Road Theatre
Terry PulliamBone CageForerunner Playwright's Theatre / Ship's Company Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Catherine BanksBone CageForerunner Playwright's Theatre / Ship's Company Theatre
Christian Barry, Steven McCarthy & Michelle MonteithRevisited 2b theatre company
Shanin Sayadi*The VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre (Halifax) / Mermaid Theatre
Zuppa Circus TheatrePenny DreadfulZuppa Circus Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Revisited 2b theatre company
The Miracle Worker Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
The Odyssey*Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
The Price Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
The VeilOne Light / Neptune Theatre (Halifax) / Mermaid Theatre

2008 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Addy Doucette

2008 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Mary-Colin Chisholm

2008 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Christian Barry

2008 Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician: Lisa Cochran

2008 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Gary Bugden

2007

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Nigel Bennett Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Robert BensonTrying Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Shane Carty This is How It Goes Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Réjean Cournoyer God's Middle NameIn Good Company
Graham Percy* Noises Off Atlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Kristen Bell This is How It Goes Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ingrid Rae DoucetThe Mystery of Maddy Heisler Ship's Company Theatre
Carolyn Hetherington*Lillibet Ship's Company Theatre
Jennifer Overton God's Middle Name In Good Company
Fiona Reid Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Genevieve Steele Educating Rita Festival Antigonish
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Richard Donat*Fool For LoveF4L Productions
Benjamin Hollingsworth A Few Good Men Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Cliff Le JeuneBerlin to BroadwayChester Playhouse
Mike MacpheeThe Wizard of Uh Oz Shakespeare by the Sea, Halifax
Christopher ShoreCorvette CrossingEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Mary Colin ChisholmThe Little Years Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Sherry Lee Hunter Noises Off Atlantic Theatre Festival
Martha IrvingBerlin to BroadwayChester Playhouse
Julain Molnar Oliver! Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patricia Zentilli* Noises Off Atlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Nigel Bennett Noises Off Atlantic Theatre Festival
Scott BurkeGod's Middle NameEastern Front Theatre
Leah ChemiakThe Little Years Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Daryl Cloran* This is How It Goes Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ted Dykstra A Few Good Men Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Linda Moore Fool For Love F4L Productions
Award for Outstanding Set DesignProductionCompany
Patrick Clark A Few Good Men Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Neil Peter Jampolis* Noises Off Atlantic Theatre Festival
Stephen OslerFool For LoveF4L Productions
Lorenzo Savoini This is How It Goes Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Nigel ScottThe Little Years Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Bruce MacLennanThe Mystery of Maddy HeislerShip's Company Theatre
Thistle Theatre DesignerThe Woman in Black Festival Antigonish
Leigh Ann Vardy* A Few Good Men Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann VardyCorvette CrossingEastern Front Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy The Little Years Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick Clark* Noises Off Atlantic Theatre Festiva
Patrick Clark Oliver! Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
John C. Dining Annie Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Denyse Karn Educating Rita Festival Antigonish
Art Penson Evita Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Art Penson Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Paul CramCorvette CrossingEastern Front Theatre
Marc Desaormeaux The Little Years Ship's Company Theatre
Michael Doherty*The Mystery of Maddy HeislerZuppa Circus Theatre
'Sandy Moore Fool For Love F4L Productions
Jake Wilkinson Noises Off Atlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Anthony Black, Connor GreenSoul Alone Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Daniel LillfordThe Mystery of Maddy HeislerShip's Company Theatre
Daniel MacIvor How It Works Eastern Front Theatre
Michael MelskiCorvette CrossingMulgrave Road Theatre
Jennifer Overton*God's Middle NameIn Good Company
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
A Few Good Men Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
God's Middle Name*In Good Company
Noises Off Atlantic Theatre Festival
This is How It Goes Neptune Theatre (Halifax)

2007 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Jenny Munday

2007 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Mary Vingoe

2007 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Richie Wilcox

2007 Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician: Louisa Adamson

2007 Nova Scotia Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award: Ian Gilmore

2006

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Andrew MusselmanStones in His PocketsFestival Antigonish
Jeremiah SparksThe Satchmo SuiteEastern Front Theatre
Kevin Curran*Gay White TrashFat Morgan Theatre
Larry YachimecFrozen Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Michael FergusonBrighter Than the Light of the SunShip's Company Theatre
Nigel Bennett The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Carmen Grant*The Syringa Tree Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Margot SampsonJoni Mitchell: The RiverFestival Antigonish
Michelle Monteith The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Nicola Lipman The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Raquel Duffy Miss Julie Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Tara DoyleGay White TrashFat Morgan Theatre
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActorProductionCompany
Cameron MacDuffee Chicago Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Christian Murray Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Doug Macleod The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Geoff McBride The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ian Deakin The Sound of Music Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Michael Pellerin* Annie Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding Supporting ActressProductionCompany
Catherine O’Connor The Sound of Music Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Julain Molnar* The Sound of Music Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Martha Irving To Kill A Mockingbird Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Martha Irving The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Sherry Smith To Kill A Mockingbird Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Anthony Black & Christian BarryManners of Dying 2b theatre company
David KennedyBrighter Than the Light of the SunShip's Company Theatre
Ed ThomasonStones in His PocketsFestival Antigonish
Hans BoggildThe Satchmo SuiteEastern Front Theatre
Mary Lou Martin The Fantasticks Chester Playhouse
Ted Dykstra* The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Anthony Black, Louisa AdamsonManners of Dying 2b theatre company
Denyse Karn*Brighter than the Light of the SunShip's Company Theatre
John C. Dining Annie Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patrick Clark The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patrick Clark To Kill A Mockingbird Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Aaron Newbert God of Hell Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann Vardy* The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann VardyManners of Dying 2b theatre company
Martin ConboyThe Syringa Tree Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Matthew RichardsBrighter than the Light of the SunShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Douglas Paraschuk Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Erin Gore The Fantasticks Chester Playhouse
John C. Dining Annie Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patrick Clark* The Diary of Anne Frank Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patrick Clark To Kill A Mockingbird Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Brian BuckleSpinMulgrave Road Theatre
David ChristensenOpen Theatre KitchenZuppa Circus Theatre
David Christensen & Jason MacIssacRadium CityZuppa Circus Theatre
Frederick Kennedy*Brighter Than the Light Of the SunShip's Company Theatre
Hans Boggild, Doug InnisThe Satchmo SuiteEastern Front Theatre
John KilaweeManners of Dying 2b theatre company
Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician
Louisa Adamson
Robin Cheesman
Donna MacMillan*
Bruce Blakemore
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Christian Barry, Anthony BlackManners of Dying 2b theatre company
David KennedyBrighter Than the Light Of the SunShip's Company Theatre
Karen BassetThrive Irondale Ensemble
Michael Best*Gay White TrashFat Morgan Theatre
Robert PlowmanRadium CityZuppa Circus Theatre
Shahin SayadiThe Death of YazdgerdOneLight Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Frozen Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Gay White TrashFat Morgan Theatre
Manners of Dying 2b theatre company
Stones in His PocketsFestival Antigonish
The Syringa Tree Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
The Diary of Anne Frank* Neptune Theatre (Halifax)

2006 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Joan Orenstein

2006 Emerging Artist Award: Susan Leblanc-Crawford

2006 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Michael Melski

2006 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Ben Stone

2006 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards: Jennifer Josenhans, Andrea Dymond, Diane Regan, Lawrence Tuttle

2005

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Nigel BennettParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Réjean Cournoyer Portia White: First You Dream Eastern Front Theatre
Kevin CurranProof Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Connor GreenCherry Docs Bunnies in the Headlights Theatre
Peter McNeilDeath of a Salesman Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Graham PercyA Kind of FaithWillpower Theatre
Steven Sutcliffe* The Rocky Horror Show Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy CodeWestray: The Long Way HomeTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Mary Colin ChisolmHe'd Be Your Mother's Father's CousinMulgrave Road Theatre
Ingrid Rae DoucetTrout StanleyShip's Company Theatre
Raquel Duffy*Mary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Carmen Grant Proof Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Shelley ThompsonHumble BoyFestival Antigonish
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Scott Burke, Pam HalsteadThe Parrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Christian BarryCherry Docs Bunnies in the Headlights Theatre
Ann Marie KerrInvisible AtomFestival Antigonish
Neil MunroDeath of a Salesman Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Ron Ulrich* The Rocky Horror Show Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Peter Hartwell Death of a Salesman Ship's Company Theatre
Denyse Karn*The Parrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Denyse KarnMary's WeddingEastern Front Theatre
Art Penson Proof Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Art Penson The Rocky Horror Show Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Bruce MacLellanParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy* The Rocky Horror Show Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann Vardy Death of a Salesman Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann Vardy Cats Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Peter Hartwell Death of a Salesman Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Krista LevyParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Krista LevyMary's WeddingEastern Front Theatre
Art Penson* The Rocky Horror Show Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Sound or Original ScoreProductionCompany
Michael DohertyParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Jeff HennessyWestray: The Long Way HomeTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Frederick KennedyTrout StanleyShip's Company Theatre
Sandy Moore Portia White: First You Dream Eastern Front Theatre
John Scott*Mary's WeddingEastern Front Theatre
Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician
Louisa Adamson
Robin Cheesman
Donna MacMillan
Zeph Williams*
Bruce Blakemore
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Scott BurkeParrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
Anthony BlackInvisible AtomFestival Antigonish
Ken Schwartz, Chris O'NeillWestray: The Long Way HomeTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Death of a Salesman Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Humble BoyFestival Antigonish
Parrsboro Boxing ClubShip's Company Theatre
The Rocky Horror Show* Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Westray: The Long Way HomeTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre

2005 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Linda Moore

2005 Emerging Artist Award: Alex MacLean

2005 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Linda Moore

2005 Mayor's Award for Emerging Theatre Artist: Anthony Black

2005 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards: Joanne Porter, Val and Cliff Tyner, Debbie Ross, Michelle Herx, Carmel Rooney

2004

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
David Fox*Jacob's WakeShip's Company Theatre
Connor GreenCherry DocsBunnies in the Headlights Theatre
Frank MacKayChairmaker, The MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Jim MezonCopenhagen Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Christian MurrayLauchie, Liza and RoryMulgrave Road Theatre
Hugh ThompsonJacob's WakeShip's Company Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Burgandy Code*Lauchie, Liza and RoryMulgrave Road Theatre
Mary Colin ChisolmHe'd Be Your Mother's Father's CousinMulgrave Road Theatre
Nicola LipmanBlithe SpiritAtlantic Theatre Festival
Nicola LipmanCollected Stories Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Carly Street Into The Woods Atlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Scott BurkeChairmaker, The MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Christian BarryCherry DocsBunnies in the Headlights Theatre
Mary Colin ChisolmLauchie, Liza and RoryMulgrave Road Theatre
Alex MacLeanUncle Oscar's ExperimentZuppa Circus Theatre
Carol RosenfeldCollected Stories Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
R.H. Thompson*Jacob's WakeShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick ClarkOne for the Pot Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patrick ClarkSleeping Beauty Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Steven OslerChairmaker, The MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Steven Osler*Jacob's WakeShip's Company Theatre
Doug ParaschukCopenhagen Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Bruce MacLellan*Jacob's WakeShip's Company Theatre
Bruce MacLellanChairmaker, The MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Leigh Ann VardyCopenhagen Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Leigh Ann Vardy Into the Woods Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Martin ConboyBlood on the Moon Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick Clark* Into the Woods Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patrick ClarkOne for the Pot Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patrick Clark Sleeping Beauty Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Michael Eagan Les Liaisons Dangereuses Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Denyse KarnJacob's WakeShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician
Louisa Adamson
Robin Cheesman
Donna MacMillan
Christine Oakey*
Ian Pygott
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Scott BurkeChairmaker, The MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Sheldon Currie*Lauchie, Liza and RoryMulgrave Road Theatre
Josh MacDonaldHaloTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Christopher ShoreLiarEastern Front Theatre
Jackie TorrensGeoramaTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Into the Woods Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Cherry DocsBunnies in the Headlights Theatre
Lauchie, Liza and RoryMulgrave Road Theatre
Collected Stories Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Jacob's Wake*Ship's Company Theatre

2004 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: Jest in Time Theatre

2004 Mayor's Award for Achievement in Theatre: Steven Cross

2004 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards: Mike Hodgson, Bill and Esther VanGorder, Gordon Tate, Pauline Liengme, Jeremy Webb

2003

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Andrew BigelowKilt Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Andrew BigelowMary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Réjean Cournoyer Private ViewsWillpower Theatre
Darren KeayTourist TrapChester Playhouse
Graham Percy*Charley's AuntAtlantic Theatre Festival
Kevin CurranFablesEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Raquel DuffyI Do! I Do!Festival Antigonish
Trish LindstromMary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Mary Ellen MacLeanFrankieJest in Time Theatre
Jennifer OvertonKilt Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Jennifer OvertonKilt Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Marla McLean* The Miracle Worker Atlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Hans BoggildIslandEastern Front Theatre
Scott Burke*Mary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Alex MacLeanThe Tragedy of NasfuratuZuppa Circus theatre
Jim MorrowGoodnight Opus Mermaid Theatre
The PitsavasA Loosely Veiled Allegory Irondale Ensemble Project
Ed ThomasenPrivate ViewsWillpower Theatre
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Patrick Clark*Charley's AuntAtlantic Theatre Festival
Denyse KarnMary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Murray ElliottTourist TrapChester Playhouse
Stephen Britton OslerChairmaker, the MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Jim MorrowGoodnight Opus Mermaid Theatre
Outstanding Lighting DesignerProductionCompany
Bruce MacLellan*Mary's WeddingShip's Company Theatre
Ian PygottSelf HelpFestival Antigonish
Wally SnowIslandEastern Front Theatre
Peter TyrellTales Rare and GrimExodus Theatre
Leigh Ann VardySylvia Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Outstanding Costume DesignerProductionCompany
Denise BarrettBuddy, The Buddy Holly Story Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Patrick Clark*Charley's AuntAtlanticTheatre Festival
Jan CogleyThe Miracle WorkerAtlanticTheatre Festival
Denyse KamKilt Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Krista LevyChairmaker, The MusicalShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician
Donna MacMillan
Ian Pygott
Jane Butler*
Judy Joe
Christine Oakey
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Sarah Blenhorn, Nate Crawford, Sarah Gignac & Emily TaylorTales Rare and GrimExodus Theatre
Jackie Torrens, Ed Thomasen, Mary Colin Chisholm & Bruce BartonPrivate ViewsWillpower Theatre
Jackie TorrensFablesMulgrave Road Theatre
Jackie TorrensLive Nude AnimalMulgrave Road Theatre
Lance WoolaverWorld Without ShadowsFestival Antigonish
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
The Miracle Worker Atlantic Theatre Festival
Kilt Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
A Loosely Veiled Allegory Irondale Ensemble Project
Mary's Wedding*Ship's Company theatre
Private ViewsWillpower Theatre
The Tragedy of NosferatuZuppa Circus Theatre

2003 Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Nova Scotia: David Renton

2003 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards: Murdock MacDonald, Darlene Spears, John and Lyn Gratwick, John Slor, Ernest Zinck, Kathleen Smith, Doris Salsman, Penny Schofield, Gleneida Canning, Charlie Rhindress, Debbie Ross, Ian Waller, Mary Ritchie, Linda Hodgins, Gord Tate, Lauriena Noel, Dale Sanford

2002

Award for Outstanding ActorProductionCompany
Lionel DoucetteFor the Pleasure of Seeing Her AgainFestival Antigonish
Hugh Thompson A Streetcar Named Desire Atlantic Theatre Festival
Nigel Bennett Art Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
John Dunsworth* The Drawer Boy Eastern Front Theatre
Christopher Shore The Complete Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Award for Outstanding ActressProductionCompany
Mary Ellen MacLeanTripJest in Time Theatre
Susan StackhouseFor the Pleasure of Seeing Her AgainFestival Antigonish
Nicola Lipman* Wit Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Jody StevensThe Afterlife of George CartwrightWillpower Theatre
Mary-Colin ChisholmSistersEastern Front Theatre
Award for Outstanding DirectorProductionCompany
Leon Pownell A Streetcar Named Desire Atlantic Theatre Festival
Jim MorrowThe Very Hungry Caterpillar & the Very Quiet Cricket Mermaid Theatre
Charlie Rhindress The Complete Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
Mary Vingoe The Drawer Boy Eastern Front Theatre
Linda Moore*TripJest in Time Theatre
Scott BurkeThe Last TasmanianShip's Company Theatre
Outstanding Set DesignerProductionCompany
Denyse Karn*The Afterlife of George CartwrightWillpower Theatre
Denyse Karn The Hobbit Atlantic Theatre Festival
Leigh Ann VardyTripJest in Time Theatre
Leigh Ann Vardy The Drawer Boy Eastern Front Theatre
Jim MorrowThe Very Hungry Caterpillar & the Very Quiet Cricket Mermaid Theatre
Award for Outstanding Play by a Nova Scotian PlaywrightProductionCompany
Michael MelskiHockey Mom, Hockey DadTwo Planks and a Passion Theatre
Mary Ellen MacLeanFrankieFestival Antigonish
Christopher Shore*LiarAlive Theatre
Catherine BanksThree Story Ocean ViewMulgrave Road Theatre
Wendy LillSistersEastern Front Theatre
Jest in Time TheatreBest of JestJest in Time Theatre
Michael MelskiMiles from HomeShip's Company Theatre
Award for Outstanding ProductionCompany
Handmade and SleeptracksJest in Time Theatre
Trip*Jest in Time Theatre
The Drawer Boy Eastern Front Theatre
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & the Very Quiet Cricket Mermaid Theatre
Best of JestJest in Time Theatre
Irondale Dance Chronicled Irondale Ensemble Project
A Streetcar Named Desire Atlantic Theatre Festival
Award for Outstanding Stage Manager or Theatre Technician
Donna MacMillan
Ian Pygott
Jane Butler
Judy Joe*
Christine Oakey

2002 Nova Scotia Theatre Company Volunteer Awards: Stan Salsman, Penny Dann, Robin Saywood, Iris Elliott, Judy & Austin Reade, Shelley Gullikson, Janet Hodder, Barney Morison, Cathy Macarthur, Sylvelin Oakey, Ernie MacLaughlin, Mary Ritchie, Jane Kansas, Lynn Buckley, Rona MacQuillan, Jim Mills, Catherine Banks, Bruce McCulloch, Susan Wolfraim, Gerald Parker

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