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BEST PRODUCTION

Eleemosynary,
Burlington Little Theatre 

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BEST DIRECTOR

Liz Inman,
Eleemosynary, Burlington Little Theatre
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also nominated was Val Russell, Director of Jesus Christ Superstar 

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RICHARD HOWARD AWARD

Randy Pryce, Director,
The Good Doctor, East Side Players of Toronto

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BEST ACTOR in a Leading Role

Dan Kapp as Judas Iscariot,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players
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also nominated were Anthony Parise (The Good Doctor)
and Verlyn Plowman (High Life)

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BEST ACTRESS in a Leading Role

Jo Skilton as Dorothea,
Eleemosynary, Burlington Little Theatre
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also nominated was Moe Dwyer (Eleemosynary)

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BEST ACTOR in a Supporting Role

Derrick Cunningham as Peter,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players
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also nominated were Peter Church (The Good Doctor)
and Ron Kivinen (The Good Doctor)

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BEST ACTRESS in a Supporting Role

Kelci Archibald, The Good Doctor, East Side Players
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also nominated was Diana Reid as Mary (Jesus Christ Superstar)

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BEST ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION

High Life, Gateway Theatre Guild
(for Boldness and Professionalism Within A Production)

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BEST NEWCOMER (On Stage)

Northumberland Players (Newcomer to Festival)

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 BEST JUVENILE

Gabrielle Ackerman as Echo,
Eleemosynary, Burlington Little Theatre 

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BEST VISUAL PRESENTATION

Eleemosynary, Burlington Little Theatre
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also nominated was Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players 

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BEST TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMT

High Life – Gateway Theatre Guild

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SPECIAL ADJUDICATOR AWARD
 

a) MIKE GLUSSICH – Lighting Designer, “For an Outstanding Contribution to a
Production,” High Life, Gateway Theatre Guild
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also nominated, MARIE ANDERSON, Musical Director,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players 
 

b) NICOLE McDOWELL, Stage Manager, “For Excellence in Stage  Management,”
HighLife, Gateway Theatre Guild
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also nominated LYNN McCALL, Stage Manager,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players
 

c) RICHARD  SCRIMGER, for “An Outstanding Cameo Performance”
as King Herod, Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players
 

d) THE SIX OVERTURE DANCERS, for “A Theatrically Compelling Moment,” 
Jesus Christ Superstar, Northumberland Players
 

e) THE CAST OF THE GOOD DOCTOR, “For Outstanding Vocal Work,”
East Side Players 

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George Wood Jr.,  Co-Chair of Festival 2002 was presented with a gift from the 
Board and members of Theatre Sarnia recognizing his commitment and 
contribution to Theatre Sarnia over a number of years.  

Eight lucky people (two from each participating company)
were the recipients of a pair of tickets, valued at approximately $150.00,
drawn during the awards ceremony.
These tickets were generously donated by the Stratford Festival of Canada 

Theatre Ontario Festival 2003 will be held in
Oshawa from May 14-18, 2003
co-hosted by Oshawa Little Theatre,
Association of Community Theatres Central Ontario (ACT-CO)
and
Theatre Ontario.