Northumberland Players’ production of Clue was nominated for 8 awards and took home the Armagh Sifton-Price Adjudicator’s Award for Set Decoration and Props at the 2023-2024 Eastern Ontario Drama League Full Length Festival last weekend. Congratulations to Glen Wilson, Beth Hunt, Jody Forsyth, and Honor Sylvester on their win, and to the entire cast and production team of Clue for the nominations!
Clue received nominations for:
- Armagh Sifton-Price Adjudicator’s Award for Set Decoration and Props (Winner); Glen Wilson, Beth Hunt, Jody Forsyth, Honor Sylvester
- Arnold Connerty Adjudicator’s Award for Stage Management; Kate Blundell, Anne-Marie Bouthillette, Stephanie Watson
- Set Design – Peterborough Theatre Guild Award; Matt Blundell, Ken Forsyth
- Costume Design – John L. Walley Award; Lynne Templer
- Visual Presentation – Deep River Players Award
- Best Actor in a Leading Role – Leonard Beaulne Memorial Trophy; David Hoare as “Wadsworth”
- Best Director – Trentorian and Tri-County Award; Matt Blundell
- Best Production – Leslie M. Frost Award; Kaye Torrie, Beth Hunt (producers)
See the full list of award winners in Northumberland News.
“It’s not just about awards, it’s about people getting together from across eastern Ontario to celebrate the passion we all have,” said Jack Boyagian, president and artistic director of the Northumberland Players.
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“Of course, the awards are cool, but it’s all about knowing you’re not alone in this crazy world of community theatre; there are a lot of people as passionate and committed as we are.”
What makes community theatre so special is the fact that it is predominantly volunteer based. It allows individuals to come together to express their creativity whether it’s through acting, costume design, makeup, set building or production.
EODL awards adjudicator Michael Clipperton said “the most important word in community theatre is ‘community,’ because not only do you build a community with each show, but you also build the organization, and you provide something for the community at large.”
“It tells other members of the community that there are talented artists, and they are working. They’re not getting paid for it, but they love it,” said Clipperton.