WODL

  
   Newsletter March 2016

In this issue:
Woodstock Festival 2016


Welcome to the WODL Newsletter

This edition of the newsletter concentrates on the WODL Festival 2016 at Woodstock and the results of the out-of-Festival competition.

These's lots for everyone. Enjoy!

Tricia...
Woodstock - Ready and Waiting

By Bonnie Hartley, Co-chair Festival 2016.  Bonnie@wodl.on.ca
Since the meeting on February 21st - everything has gone into high gear both here and for the FIVE groups.  Here, posters have been designed, printed and distributed.  Interviews with radio, local cable and newspaper are out there and we're thrilled to have made the cover of WOW (What's on Woodstock) a monthly magazine about local happenings.  A great article inside as well, complete with old photos to help celebrate Theatre Woodstock's 70th year.  And then there are the casts & crews of our FIVE Festival shows.  Adrenaline is pumping in Elmira, London, Elora, Simcoe and Sarnia.  Truck rentals confirmed, reservations made and fingers crossed.

Being in Festival means moving your show to a new venue that may be larger, smaller, have a different lighting or sound system.  This often means needing to add crew to help move things or deal with new tech demands.  And life happens.  People get sick, circumstances change, and sometimes people who were part of the show need to be replaced.  We all know of actors stepping into roles at the last minute - sometimes carrying a script.  Sarnia finds themselves in the unusual situation of having to replace their pianist - no small feat when your show is about Beethoven. As I write this, Andrew Norris is carefully editing the program to keep up with additions and changes.  Our print deadline is looming!

We also know that sometimes things get left behind and our Tech/Stage management team is here to help, as are many others.  Locations of hardware and dollar stores will be readily available, if we don't have what is needed.  Once many years ago we had to extend a trailer set as the show was going to a larger stage.  When we arrived in Guelph we realized that the exterior extension piece had been left behind.  Some frantic phone calls (no cells back then) to find someone with keys and a truck to bring it.  Luckily we weren't in Thunder Bay!

But all that extra adrenalin and energy adds to Festival week.  So does the comradery. Techies from one play will help with another. I recall one year when some costumes pieces were borrowed from another production because, after all, "the show must go on" - and it always does.   And what a wonderful week of shows we have in store.  Such variety! We have Beethoven and Elvis, robberies and lotteries, and a city kid wanting to write a play about farming. Three are Canadian, two are award winning scripts and one just had its première!  Something for everyone. See one or see them all!

Hospitality Suite

Our hospitality crew in the Wellington Room on the 2nd floor of the hotel is ready to help you find places to shop or to eat.  Be sure to pick up your Downtown Woodstock "Passport to Savings" full of discounts and deals.
We are hoping that a new restaurant just a block away will meet its deadline and open on March 8th.  We have menus from the restaurants that supported us and hope you'll check them out.  We highly recommend that you make reservations - phone numbers will be available in the Hospitality Suite. They are also on the hospitality link on the Festival website  http://wodlfestival2016.ca/  Plan ahead!
Tip: The Charles Dickens Pub has a great 2 for 1 fish & chip deal on Mondays, and it's close to the theater - but it will be busy. 
Or perhaps you'd like to check out the exhibits at our wonderful Woodstock Museum or Art Gallery.  They are both within a block of the historic Market Centre Theatre, as are many of the restaurants.  Or maybe venture a little further afield, or follow the Cheese Trail.  Oxford County is the Dairy Capital of Canada! We have the statue of Springbank Snow Countess to prove it.

Our Hospitality team led by Maria St Laurent can help with all of this.
And the Hospitality Suite is where you can sign up for the workshops we have planned. Ron Cameron-Lewis has limited participants for both his Acting (Tues) and Directing (Thurs) to 20 people but will allow others to observe. The more the merrier for the Improv workshop on Wednesday and the session with playwright Mark Crawford on Friday.  Anne Mooney & Mona Brennan-Coles will be looking after morning adjudications, workshops and the book sale - all in The Altadore Room of the hotel.

Tickets

Tickets to all shows are selling quickly - so if you don't have yours, check out the Tickets tab on the Festival website http://wodlfestival2016.ca/  or call the Box Office at 519-537-2582.  Gala tickets are only available through the box office. You'll be asked about dietary issues, and if you have a group affiliation.  On March 1st we will release seats not claimed by the FIVE participating groups. Three tables had been set aside for each of the groups until that date.

If you're planning to stay at the Quality Hotel you should reserve ASAP. Call 519-537-5586 and ask for the Festival rate. More info on our website.

So Woodstock is Ready!  We're looking forward to a week of good weather, great theatre, getting to know some new people and celebrating with old friends.
Follow Festival 2016 on Twitter at #wodlfestival       
Festival Schedule

All adjudications & workshops are in the Altadore Room on the lower level.

Workshop registration is in the Hospitality Suite (Wellington Room near 204).
Monday, March 14
 
11:30 - 4:00
Hospitality Suite at the Quality Hotel - Wellington Room (near room 204)
 
6:00 - 7:30   
Opening Reception (by invitation) at the Oxford County Administration Building across from the Theatre
 
8:00 -
Suburban Standoff presented by Elmira Theatre Company
 
10:30 (approx)
Encore reception in the TW Lounge

Tuesday, March 15
  
10:00 - noon  
Detailed adjudication in the Altadore Room of the Quality Hotel (public welcome) **
 
11:30 - 4:00
Hospitality Suite at the Quality Hotel - Wellington Room (near room 204)
 
1:30 - 3:00 
Workshop: Ron's Top Ten Practical Pieces of Advice for Actors (Ron Cameron-Lewis)
 
Altadore Room of the Quality Hotel (max of 20 - others may watch - register in hospitality suite) **
 
8:00
All The King's Women presented by London Community Players
 
10:30 (approx)
Encore reception in the TW Lounge
 
Wednesday, March 16
  
10:00 - noon  
Detailed adjudication in the Vansittart Room of the Quality Hotel (public welcome) **
 
11:30 - 4:00
Hospitality Suite at the Quality Hotel - Wellington Room (near room 204)
 
1:30 - 3:00 
Workshop: Improvisation for Fun and Skill Building - with Kim Watson & Jessica Watson of Enchanted Theatre Company
 
A ltadore Room of the Quality Hotel (public welcome - register in hospitality suite)
 
8:00
The Drawer Boy presented by Elora Community Theatre
 
10:30 (approx)
Encore reception in the TW Lounge
 
  Thursday, March 17
  
10:00 - noon  
Detailed adjudication in the Altadore Room of the Quality Hotel (public welcome) **
 
11:30 - 4:00
Hospitality Suite at the Quality Hotel - Wellington Room (near room 204)
 
1:30 - 3:00 
Workshop: Ron's Top Ten Practical Pieces of Advice for Directors (Ron Cameron-Lewis)
 
Altadore Room of the Quality Hotel (max of 20 - others may watch - register in hospitality suite) **
 
8:00
Whole Lotto Love presented by Simcoe Little Theatre
 
10:30 (approx)
Encore reception in the TW Lounge
 
Friday, March 18

10:00 - noon  
Detailed adjudication in the Altadore Room of the Quality Hotel (public welcome) **
 
11:30 - 4:00
Hospitality Suite at the Quality Hotel - Wellington Room (near room 204)
 
1:30 - 3:00 
Workshop: Playwright Mark Crawford, writer in Residence at Blyth Festival, will do some readings from his work and discuss his writing process & the development of Canadian plays.   **
 
Altadore Room of the Quality Hotel (public welcome - register in hospitality suite)
 
8:00
33 Variations presented by Theatre Sarnia
 
10:30 (approx)
Encore reception in the TW Lounge


Saturday, March 19

10:00 - noon  
Detailed adjudication in the Altadore Room of the Quality Hotel (public welcome)
 
5:00
Awards Gala at the Quality Hotel - Vansittart Ball Room (lower level)
 
5 pm cocktail social
6 pm opening remarks & pre-festival awards
Dinner
CAST performance, In Festival Awards
Dancing to follow with live band, Full Nelson


**Playwrights Canada Press will have a display of Canadian scripts for perusal and purchase  inside the Altadore Room during adjudications and workshops.
Monday, March 14 -  Suburban Standoff -    Elmira Theatre Company


Synopsis

Suburban Standoff
Written and Directed by Michael Grant
Presented with permission of the Playwrights Guild of Canada
 
Ty, down on his luck and in need of some quick cash, attempts his first Home Invasion with the help of his girlfriend. However, he may have picked the wrong house as the home owners seem to be more knowledgeable in the art of guns and violence.

Who is really in control of this crazy comedy?

Join us once again for another world premiere from Elmira's very own award winning playwright.

Director's notes -  Michael Grant

The story of Suburban Standoff's dates back to September 2013 when attending the beginning of my son's hockey season. A young lady who is a family friend discovered I was a playwright and every time we attended the rink, she'd ask if I had written anything. I hadn't for almost a year. After the same scenario played out five or six times at the arena, I was driven to begin the process. "I couldn't let Alex down again".  Three months later, the first draft was complete and yes, Alex was the first to read it.

In writing Suburban Standoff, I wanted to achieve several things. First, and rather personal, was to write a script that would appeal to professional theatres. They tend to not like shows with a large cast. Secondly, I wished to explore the ever growing class division within our society. As I age, I also find the generation gap interesting. How for generations, the older generation are always complaining about the youth of the day only to be repeated as both parties age. It seems to be a funny cycle that is continually repeating itself.

But the social divide was the catalyst for this story. The location and premise were driven by the current events and issues. I found it amazing to be able to see the growing social divide within our society. We have come a long way in a short time, and not in a good way, or perhaps that's just the perception of an older generation guy.

Giving life to a new play requires many hands. Yes, mine had the idea and typed the words but there are many others that require a nod and bow. First, my young friend Alex Thaler for pushing me to start the process, I am forever in her debt. Her father and my close friend, Kevin Thaler for his endless knowledge of guns and how to use them as well as her mother, Lisa Thaler, for being a true teacher and correcting my pathetic spelling and grammar.

My father-In-Law, Dennis, who added his weapons knowledge and shone a light on a "What was I thinking" moment, thanks, as well as my ongoing editor, Mom. Thanks.

ETC. What can be said? We all are in the presence of greatness every time we enter this theatre. There is a reason they are celebrating their 35th season, its professionalism, teamwork, and dedication. They have encouraged and supported me from day one and I'm truly blessed to have such a wonderful group in my corner. Years ago, Norm Foster suggested I find a local group to support and produce my work as I started out as a playwright, but even he couldn't have imagined what ETC has done for me. I'm honoured and humbled every time I walk into this building.

And as always, big thanks to my family, Sherry, Brendan, Daniel and Kelly for their understanding and support. I wouldn't be anything without you all. I'm very excited that for the first time, my entire family will be able to sit together and enjoy one of my full length scripts.

And finally you, whether here for the first time or as a long time patron. Your support for ETC and myself is not taken lightly and we strive to give you the best possible production every time.





Tuesday, March 15 -   All the King's Women -   London Community Players


Synopsis

All the King's Women  by Luigi Jannuzzi
Directed by Sue Perkins
Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc

London Community Players presents the story of "The King of Rock and Roll" as told through the eyes of 18 women. Some enthralled. Some appalled. All obsessed!

All the King's Women, a fast paced series of plays and monologues based on the life of Elvis Presley. 


Director's notes - Sue Perkins:

Most of you in the audience will know who the King is - like me, I am sure many of you danced to Elvis Presley's music, sang along with his songs on the radio, and maybe fell in love with this handsome icon. He created a sensation with his gyrations - the censors reacted with horror, the teenage girls screamed for more - they loved him. This group of monologues and one acts catches those moments in time - the women who adored him, and those who disapproved.  He certainly laid the groundwork for the pop stars of today - Elvis' antics are tame by comparison!  But his sincerity shone through and he was generous to a fault. Even today, 38 years after he died, he has a huge fan base and his albums still sell.
 
We have had a lot of fun taking this script from page to stage. Cast and crew have worked so well together - it has been a pleasure to lead this talented group. We all hope you enjoy the show as much as we have enjoyed putting it together.

Review of this show:

 
Note from Sue Perkins:

Before I auditioned I sent an email to Luigi Januzzi about a change to the show - mindful of an adjudication process. The script calls for a series of radio announcements in the darkness to introduce each unit. I hate stuff in the darkness. So I asked permission to go "live" with real people doing the announcements and create more continuity in my mind. Enthusiastic response from Luigi gave me permission, freedom of interpretation and a whole new monologue which I could use or not as I wished!  I have used it. He has stayed in touch and already sent us a very enthusiastic email about being in Festival!


Photos Ross Davidson.
Wednesday, March 16 - The Drawer Boy -   Elora Community Theatre


Synopsis

The Drawer Boy  by Michael Healey
Directed by Julie Wheeler Bryant
Staged by arrangement with Pam Winter, Gary Goddard Agency,  www.garygoddardagency.com
   
A touching uplifting comedy about true friendship and whole lot more! This Canadian play has been a multi-award winner since its premiere in 1999 in Toronto.

It tells the story of two farmers who let the city boy into their farm home to learn about farming and write a play about it. As the plot unfolds, it brings surprises for everyone, some hilarious and some heart wrenching.

The Farm Show created and first performed in the 70s was the inspiration for playwright and Blyth actor Michael Healey to later write The Drawer Boy. The play has been described as 'a triumph of the human spirit and the healing power of art, friendship and loyalty'.

Note: Gary Bryant "appearing with permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association". 
Notes from Julie Wheeler Bryant:

The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey is an acclaimed Canadian play and has received many awards including the Governor General Award 1999. This production has run to very appreciative audiences at the Fergus Grand Theatre with many standing ovations and seems to have had quite an impact on people that have seen it during the Feb. 5-14th run. A special performance of ECT's The Drawer Boy was requested by the local high schools in Fergus and Guelph and was enjoyed by almost 150 secondary students who study the play on their curriculum or are serious drama and technical theatre students. The cast and crew was cheered by the enthusiastic students after the afternoon performance.

The director writes in her message: 

"Searching for just the right script to direct is a long process for me because I have to love and believe in the story/play in which so much time and effort will later be invested. I was surprised to find myself a couple of years ago enjoying a script of The Drawer Boy, a Canadian play that had been on our bookshelf for a long time, unread. What a surprise! Reading it, I laughed and later reading further was pulled in by the depth of the story, the hidden truths, what people do to keep going, the ties of friendship and loyalty, the impact of storytelling and the arts, the push that keeps people struggling and persevering through good times and bad times. That's us! That's our lives!

We are honoured to have earned the 'Best Production of a Canadian Play' by adjudicator Sandy Macdonald and we hope that our WODL newsletter readers will see the show and share in our discoveries, our creation, that we have painfully and joyfully put together for each of you.  You, as an audience member, will help make the contribution of thousands of ECT 'volunteer hours' worth it."

Photo, Bill Longshaw


Thursday, March 17 -  Whole Lotto Love -   Simcoe Little Theatre


Synopsis

Whole Lotto Love  by Kevin Arthur Land
Directed by Matthew Wilson
Presented with permission of the Playwrights Guild of Canada
 
This "romantic-dramedy" features an apartment superintendent Dwight whose ex-wife suddenly shows up after having left him ten months before.

Dwight sees this as reconciliation, but ex-wife Lenore has really returned because the lottery numbers they played a year ago is a winner. Lenore only wants the ticket and is gone: but Dwight has a total different agenda.

Enjoy the shenanigans as one tries to outdo the other. 


Director's notes - Matthew Willson

Dwight and Lenore are represented in you, in me, and in every other human being. They are the typical Canadian couple who, although separated, are now back together for an afternoon - the thought of which makes them both nervous but for completely different reasons.

She, there on a scheme and a prayer to find a winning ticket; and he, anxious but hopeful that love can be revived. We are flies on the wall, watching the couple dance an intricate tango strung together with lies, truths, heartbreak, and a whole "lotto" love!

I hope you enjoy this tale that is focused on the characters - more so than on the plot itself. Dwight and Lenore are just two people making their way through life; separately but together again for what is sure to be an incredible ride. 

I'd like to extend a special thanks to: Deanna, Kym, Brittany and Daniel for your patience and contributions. Larry Dawson; Doug Grant; Dave Kent; Jan Rainey; Ian Madge; Charles Norcote; Kevin Land; Tom Makan; Steph Christiens; Lakeview Sand and Gravel; and Jacqueline and Thatcher Willson.

Reviews of this show:

http://www.simcoereformer.ca/2016/02/25/whole-lotto-success-at-slt




Friday, March 18 - 33 Variations -  Theatre Sarnia


Synopsis

33 Variations   by Moises Kaufman
Directed by Henri Canino
Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
 
33 Variations   is a play inspired by Ludwig van Beethoven's work. In parallel tales of obsession, a musicologist attempts to uncover the motivation behind Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, a series of 33 variations on an ordinary waltz by a composer he felt was beneath him.

33 Variations   debuted on Broadway in 2009, starring Jane Fonda. The Broadway production was nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play.  "Passionate and illuminating!"

Reviews of this show:




Promotional video:



 
Audrey  Hummelin, Claire Ross, Darryl Heater (Photo,  Ian Alexander)

Cast & crew.  Jessica Rabbit is a stand in for director Henri Canino, the photographer

Out-of-Festival Awards

The Audrey Vale Award for an Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Major Role

Bev Pitt
Claire
Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun  
Binbrook Little Theatre  
Nominee
Melissa Metler
Sally Bowles
  Cabaret
  St. Marys Community Players  
 
Nominee
Krystle Komaranski
  Poona
Poona the Fuck Dog  
Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre
 
Nominee
Cynthia Crofoot
Sorel Bennett
Death by Desig n
Theatre Burlington  
 
Nominee
Caitlin Popek
Constance
Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet  
Guelph Little Theatre
 
Winner
Catherine Camp-Paynter  
 
Nana's Naughty Knickers
Paris Performers Theatre
 
Nominee

The Theatre Sarnia Memorial Award for an Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Major Role

Rory Ruud
Robert
Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun
 
Binbrook Little Theatre
 
Nominee
 
Landon Hoare
 
Emcee
 
Cabaret
 
St. Marys Community Players
 
 
Winner
 
Jason Parkins
 
Nick
 
Over the River and Through the Woods
 
 
Theatre Tillsonburg
 
Nominee
 
John Low
 
Captain Hook
 
Peter Pan - a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
 
Nominee
 
James Neely
 
Jacob Marley
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee
 
Clinton Hammond
 
Ebenezer Scrooge
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee


The London Community Players Award for an Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

Olivia Prunean
Holly
Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun
 
Binbrook Little Theatre
 
Nominee
 
Greta Hofsteede
 
 
Mrs. Higgins
 
 
My Fair Lady
 
 
Thistle Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
Cindy Pastorius
 
Ghost of Christmas Present
 
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee
 
Suria Runstedler
 
Queen of Hearts
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Heather MacDonald
 
Shrub
 
Poona the Fuckdog
 
Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre
 
 
Winner
 
Sandy Beacom
 
Sheila
 
Jake's Women
 
Elgin Theatre Guild
 
 
Nominee

The Repuski Award for an Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

Pete Matthews
Frank
Over the River and Through the Woods
 
Theatre Tillsonburg
Nominee
 
Matt Harvey
 
Miss Smee
 
Peter Pan - a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
 
Winner
 
Barry Nielson
 
Pirate Sinker
 
Peter Pan - a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
 
Nominee
 
Elijah Shafer
 
the Mad Hatter
 
Alice@Wonderland
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Bill Kirby
 
the Man Who Can Sell Anything
 
 
Poona the Fuckdog
 
Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
Robert Mills
 
Nick
 
The Catering Queen
 
London Community Players
 
 
Nominee

The Mooney Award for Outstanding Direction (Out of Festival)

Terry Todd
CABARET
St. Marys Community Players
 
Nominee
 
Joan Veldman
 
 
My Fair Lady
 
 
Thistle Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
Shirley Bieman
 
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
 
Winner
 
Shannon Markle
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Jaime Fleet
 
Alice@Wonderland
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Rob Coles
 
Mom's the Word
 
 
Theatre Woodstock
 
 
Nominee

The Inez Hayes Memorial Award for an Outstanding Ensemble Production (Out of Festival)

The Cast of CABARET
 
St. Marys Community Players
 
Winner
 
 
The Cast of My Fair Lady
 
 
Thistle Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
The Cast of Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
Nominee
 
The Cast of Alice in Wonderland
 
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
Nominee
 
The Cast of Alice@Wonderland
 
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
The Cast of Mom's the Word
 
 
Theatre Woodstock
 
Nominee

The Elmira Theatre Company Award for Best Visual Production (Out of Festival)
 

CABARET
 
St. Marys Community Players
 
Nominee
 
My Fair Lady
 
 
Thistle Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
 
Nominee
 
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Winner
 
Alice@Wonderland
 
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
 
Mom's the Word
 
 
Theatre Woodstock
 
 
Nominee
 
The Elmira Theatre Company Award for Best Visual Production (Out of Festival)
 

CABARET
 
St. Marys Community Players
 
Nominee
 
My Fair Lady
 
 
Thistle Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
 
Nominee
 
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Winner
 
Alice@Wonderland
 
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
 
Mom's the Word
 
 
Theatre Woodstock
 
 
Nominee
 
In- or Out-of-Festival Awards

The Hadley Award for an Outstanding Performance by a Juvenile (in or out of festival)

Maddox Keller
Young Boy
CABARET
St. Marys Community Players
 
Nominee
 
Carson Rutledge
 
Skunk
 
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatr e Guild
 
 
Nominee
 
Mason Doomaert
 
Adam
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee
 
Suria Runstedler
 
the Queen of Hearts
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Emily E.
 
Alice
 
Alice@Wonderland
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Winner
 
Maddie Lampman
 
Molly, age 12
 
Jake's Women
 
Elgin Theatre Guild
 
 
Nominee


The Theatre Kent Award for the Most Promising Newcomer (in or out of festival)

Juliana Rutledge
Slightly
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
Nominee
 
Julia Hourahine
 
Alice
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Winner
 
Kayley O'Rourke
 
Dormouse
 
Alice@Wonderland
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Candise Pacheco
 
 
Carolyn Bingham
 
 
Having Hope at Home
 
 
Theatre Kent
 
Nominee
 
Lynn McNeill
 
Claire Schmidt
 
Nana's Naughty Knickers
 
 
Paris Performers Theatre
 
 
Nominee

The Christopher Covert Memorial Award for the Best Cameo Performance (in or out of festival)

Dan Costello
the Sailor
CABARET
St. Marys C ommunity Players
 
Nominee
 
Ann Jackson
 
the Gorilla
 
CABARET
 
St. Marys Community Players
 
 
Winner
 
Cliff Ruthen
 
the Caterpillar
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
John Riehl
 
Do Gooder/Old Joe
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee

The Molly Yearham Memorial Award for the Best Visual Coordinated Costumes of a Non-rental Nature (in or out of festival)

Tania Harvey
CABARET
St. Marys Community Players
 
Winner
 
Sarah FitzGerald / Susanne Blaney-Ottagalli
 
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee
 
Kari Mullin
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Holly McAdam / Chuck Exel
 
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee
 
Donna Douma / Sherry DeGroot
 
 
Alice@Wonderland
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Sharon Vandenberg / Pamela Niesiobedzki
 
 
Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet
 
 
Guelph Little Theatre
 
Nominee

The Kincardine Theatre Guild Award for Best Sound Design (in or out of festival)

Rob Blowey / Kyle Franklin
 
Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun
 
Binbrook Little Theatre
 
Nominee
 
Andy French / Jaki Mayer-Duggan
 
 
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
 
Nominee
 
Samuel Los
 
Alice@Wonderland
 
Hanover Community Players
 
 
Winner
 
Michelle Spanik
 
 
Death by Design
 
 
Theatre Burlington
 
 
Nominee
 
John Hammond
 
 
Mom's the Word
 
 
Theatre Woodstock
 
 
Nominee

The Harmony Award for Best Set Design (in or out of festival)

Mark Mooney
Mrs. Parliament's Night Out
 
Theatre Woodstock
Nominee
 
Jay Harrison
 
CABARET
 
St. Marys Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Terry Bryan / Bonnie Bryan / Andy French / Jim Cook / Donna Baxter
 
 
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
Nominee
 
Tom Coatsworth
 
Having Hope at Home
 
 
Theatre Kent
 
 
Nominee
 
Michael Hannigan
 
 
Death by Design
 
 
Theatre Burlington
 
 
Nominee
 
Kevin Rutherford
 
 
Mom's the Word
 
 
Theatre Woodstock
 
 
Winner

The Palace Theatre Award for Outstanding Lighting Design (in or out of festival)

Gary Austin
CABARET
St. Marys Community Players
 
Nominee
 
Mark Mooney / Tim Cockle
 
 
My Fair Lady
 
 
Thistle Theatre
 
Winner
 
Dan Holm / Bill McLaughlin / MaryClair-Luckhardt / Brendan Rodgers
 
 
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
Nominee
 
John Bardwell / Pete Blain
 
 
Heroes
 
Aylmer Community Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
Greg Oliver
 
 
Having Hope at Home
 
 
Theatre Kent
 
Nominee
The Catharine Brickenden Award for the Best Production of a Canadian Play (in and or out of festival)
Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun
 
Binbrook Little Theatre
 
Nominee
 
Suburban Standoff
 
 
Elmira Theatre Company
 
 
Nominee
 
The Drawer Boy
 
 
Elora Community Theatre
 
 
Winner
Special Adjudicator Awards

Outstanding Achievement in Makeup and Hair/Wigs
Chelsea Smith/Samantha Lane
Peter Pan a Pantomime

Kincardine Theatre Guild
Winner
The Phenomenal Kit Kat Girls: 18 - 80!
CABARET
St. Marys Community Players  
Winner
Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Roles
Brian Moore
Watch Salesman / Devlin/Puncho / Andre  
Mrs. Parliament's Night Out
Theatre Woodstock
Winner
 
Mercedes Ranjit-Pelkey
 
Bella / Clara
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee
 
Liam Brewster
 
Fish Foot / Mock Turtle / Tweedle Dum
 
 
Alice in Wonderland
 
Cambridge Community Players
 
 
Nominee
 
Greg Allen
 
Prince / Computer
 
Poona the Fuck Dog
 
Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
Annabel LeGood
 
Cop / Devil / Intercom Voice / Kid / Sparky / Stagehand 2 /Telegram

 
Poona the Fuck Dog
 
Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre
 
Nominee
 
Amal Al Salami
 
Aide / Citizen / orderly / Stagehand 1 / Suzi Suzi

 
Poona the Fuck Dog
 
Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre
 
Nominee
Outstanding Achievement in a 'Double Act'
Dylan Trahan & Barry Neilson
Sailor Line and Sailor Sinker
Peter Pan a Pantomim e
Kincardine Theatre Guild
Winner
Liam Brewster & Mike Hodges
Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee
Alice in Wonderland
Cambridge Community Players
  Nominee
Outstanding Achievement by the Stage Management Team

Tania Harvey, Altiera Essensa, Patti Muma-Cook, Fern Pridham  
CABARET
St. Marys Community Players
Nominee
 
Linda Murray, Victoria Hilborn
 
 
My Fair Lady
 
Thistle Theatre
 
Nominee
 
Caroline Gorski, Margaret Visser, Sylvia Berg, Liz Small
 
 
Peter Pan a Pantomime
 
Kincardine Theatre Guild
 
Nominee
 
Ellen Starkiss, Michael K. Potter
 
 
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
 
 
Theatre Ensemble
 
Nominee
 
Carolyn Galvin, Annie Divadale
 
 
Poona the Fuck Dog
 
Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre
 
 
Nominee
 
Samantha Dawdy, Bridget Hall, Carley Farr
 
 
Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet
 
 
Guelph Little Theatre
 
Winner
Outstanding Achievement in Slides/Video/Sound and Lighting Effects

Rob LeGood
Poona the Fuck Dog
Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre

Winner
Music Rights forTheatre - Theatre Ontario Webinar - April 4, 2016

Live webinar Monday 4 April, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Thinking of using music in your performance or creating a musical revue?  You are invited to attend Theatre Ontario's "Music Rights for Theatre" webinar ... free for Theatre Ontario members.
 
Know your music rights (and responsibilities) for theatre! Craig Brockie, Industry Relations Executive for SOCAN, and Serge Cassano, Senior Licensing Representative for Re:Sound Music Licensing Company, will take you through the ins and outs of working with SOCAN and Re:Sound.

Learn the value of music and what that means for those who create theatre. The workshop will cover the following:
  • Copyright pillars
  • What are SOCAN and Re:Sound and what are their responsibilities?
  • Performing Rights and Grande Rights - the difference
  • What are SOCAN and Re:Sound licences?
  • Licensed to play campaign
  • Re:Sound negotiates agreement with the Performing Arts industry
For more information click here.

Canadian Play Map of Canada

Each month the Playwrights Guild of Canada publishes a map showing which Canadian plays are being produced and where. To see the map for March  click here.
ONstage Theatre Listings

Theatre Ontario publishes an online list of current and upcoming productions by its member groups. To see what is on  click here.
Is your WODL Membership Information Up-to-date?

Are you on the board of a theatre group that belongs to WODL? If your group has:
  • A new President
  • New WODL delegates
  • A new Treasurer
Please let our membership chair, Sue Perkins, know at  membership@wodl.on.ca
Dates for your Diary


14 to 19 March 2016 WODL Festival 2016, Woodstock

18 to 22 May 2016 Theatre Ontario Festival 2016, North Bay.

7 to 13 August 2016 Theatre Ontario Summer Theatre Intensive

13 to 18 March 2017 WODL Festival 2017, Guelph

May 2017 Theatre Ontario Festival 2017, Ottawa
This newsletter was prepared by:  

Tricia Ward
Communications Coordinator
WODL

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