Winners & Nominees 2022
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Winners
in order of presentation
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1. Outstanding Costume Design
Bradon Kleiman, Controlled Damage, Neptune Theatre, in association with b current Performing Arts
2. Neptune RBC Chrysalis Emerging Artist Award
Franziska Glen
3. Outstanding Independent Production
Frequencies, Heist
4. Outstanding Projection Design
Aaron Collier with Matthew Downey, Deonie Hudson, and Lyndsay Labrecque, Princess' Pride N' Joy, Heist
5. Outstanding Musical Direction
Kurtis McAllister, A Tale On Two Wheels, Gale Force Theatre
6. Theatre Nova Scotia Scholarship
Rebecca Wolfe
7. Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role
Hilary Adams, Melita Linton, Schoolhouse, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Allister MacDonald, The Hatter, Alice In Pantoland, Neptune Theatre
8. Outstanding Stage Manager
Olivia Rankin
9. Outstanding Direction
Nigel Shawn Williams, Controlled Damange, Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts
10. Outstanding Technician
Jordan Palmer
11. Theatre Nova Scotia Legacy Award
Mauralea Austin
12. Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role
Peter Sarty, Romeo, FAT JULIET, Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre
Melanie LeBlanc, Milton Coyte, Schoolhouse, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
13. Outstanding Original Score or Composition
Aaron Collier, Frequencies, Heist
14. Outstanding New Nova Scotia Adaptation (Playwright)
Dan Bray, Hansel und Gretel in: Der Garten Von Edible Horrors: A Terrible Parable, The Villains Theatre and North Barn Theatre Collective
15. Outstanding Lighting Design
Kaitlin Hickey, Controlled Damage, Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts
16. Outstanding Choreography
Zomi Tombing, FAT JULIET, Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre
17. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble
Ensemble, Schoolhouse, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
18. Outstanding New Nova Scotia Play (Playwright)
Richie Wilcox, Good Grief, Ship's Company Theatre
19. Outstanding Scenic Design
Jean-Pierre Cloutier, Good Grief, Ship's Company Theatre
20. Outstanding Sound Design
Jackson Fairfax-Perry, FAT JULIET, Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre
21. Outstanding Production
Controlled Damage, Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts
Winners & Nominees
in order of presentation
1. Outstanding Costume Design
Winner:
Bradon Kleiman, Controlled Damage
Neptune Theatre, in association with b current Performing Arts
Nominees:
|
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Helena Marriott |
Alice In Pantoland |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Brandon Kleiman |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre, in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
Jennifer Goodman |
Macbeth |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
|
Elizabeth Perry |
Robin Hood: The Great Escape |
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre |
|
Jennifer Goodman |
Schoolhouse |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
2. Neptune RBC Chrysalis Emerging Artist Award
Franziska Glen
3. Outstanding Independent Production
Winner:
Frequencies, Heist
Nominees:
|
Production |
Playwright |
Company |
|
Footnotes: an Evening of 3 Short Plays by Hannah Moscovitch |
Hannah Moscovitch |
Matchstick Theatre Company |
|
Frequencies |
Aaron Collier with Stewart Legere and Francesca Ekwuyasi |
Heist |
|
Hansel und Gretel in: Der Garten Von Edible Horrors: a Terrible Parable |
Dan Bray |
The Villains Theatre & North Barn Theatre Collective |
|
Little One |
Hannah Moscovitch |
Highland Arts Theatre |
|
The December Man |
Colleen Murphy |
HomeFirst Theatre |
4. Outstanding Projection Design
Winner:
Aaron Collier with Matthew Downey, Deonie Hudson, and Lyndsay Labrecque,
Princess' Pride N' Joy, Heist
Nominees:
|
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Anna Shepard |
At This Hour |
Zuppa Theatre |
|
Nick Bottomley |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
Christian Ludwig Hansen with illustrations by Mollie Cronin |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and |
|
Aaron Collier with Matthew Downey and MacKenzie Cornfield |
Frequencies |
Heist |
|
Aaron Collier with Matthew Downey, Deonie Hudson, and Lyndsay Labrecque |
Princess' Pride N' Joy |
Heist |
5. Outstanding Musical Direction
Winner:
Kurtis McAllister, A Tale On Two Wheels, Gale Force Theatre
Nominees:
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Kurtis McAllister |
A Tale On Two Wheels |
Gale Force Theatre |
|
Sarah Richardson |
Alice In Pantoland |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Chuck Homewood |
Billy Bishop Goes to War |
Highland Arts Theatre |
|
Allen Cole |
Macbeth |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
|
Lisa St. Clair |
The Last Five Years |
Neptune Theatre |
6. Theatre Nova Scotia Scholarship
Rebecca Wolfe
7. Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role
Winners:
Hilary Adams, Melita Linton, Schoolhouse, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Allister MacDonald, The Hatter, Alice In Pantoland, Neptune Theatre
Nominees:
|
Name |
Role |
Production |
Company |
|
Jacob Sampson |
Bottom |
A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Shakespeare by the Sea |
|
Allister MacDonald |
The Hatter |
Alice In Pantoland |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Mark Delaney |
Billy Bishop |
Billy Bishop Goes to War |
Highland Arts Theatre |
|
Deborah Castrilli |
Viola Desmond |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
Ann-Marie Kerr |
Professor Galbraith |
Footnotes: an Evening of 3 Short Plays by Hannah Moscovitch |
Matchstick Theatre Company |
|
Breton Lalama |
SAM |
Fully Committed |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Melanie LeBlanc |
Lady Macbeth |
Macbeth |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
|
Hilary Adams |
Melita Linton |
Schoolhouse |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
|
Martha Irving |
Kathleen Fournier |
The December Man |
HomeFirst Theatre |
|
Hugh Thompson |
Benoît Fournier |
The December Man |
HomeFirst Theatre |
8. Outstanding Stage Manager
Olivia Rankin
9. Outstanding Direction
Winner:
Nigel Shawn Williams, Controlled Damange, Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts
Nominees:
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Ben Stone with Catherine MacKinnon, ASL Coach |
At This Hour |
Zuppa Theatre |
|
Nigel Shawn Williams |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
Kat McCormack |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre |
|
Andrea Boyd |
Robin Hood: The Great Escape |
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre |
|
Mary Vingoe |
The December Man |
HomeFirst Theatre |
10. Outstanding Technician
Jordan Palmer
11. Theatre Nova Scotia Legacy Award
Mauralea Austin
12. Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role
Winners:
Peter Sarty, Romeo, FAT JULIET, Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre
Melanie LeBlanc, Milton Coyte, Schoolhouse, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Nominees:
Name |
Role |
Production |
Company |
|
Jade Douris-O'Hara |
Helena/Francis Flute/Cobweb |
A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Shakespeare by the Sea |
|
Sharleen Kalayil |
Ruth |
Calendar Girls |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Jeremiah Sparks |
Rev William Pearly Oliver |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre, in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
Sarah Richardson |
Lucille Renaud |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre, in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
Peter Sarty |
Romeo |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre |
|
Nathan Simmons |
Tybalt |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre |
|
Melanie LeBlanc |
Milton Coyte |
Schoolhouse |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
|
Ursula Calder |
Effa Baptie |
Schoolhouse |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
|
Matthew Lumley |
Vern Yellowlees |
Schoolhouse |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
|
Ryan Rogerson |
Russel Yellowlees |
Schoolhouse |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
13. Outstanding Original Score or Composition
Winner:
Aaron Collier, Frequencies, Heist
Nominees:
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Kurtis McAllister |
A Tale On Two Wheels |
Gale Force Theatre |
|
Jackson Fairfax-Perry |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre |
|
Aaron Collier |
Frequencies |
Heist |
|
Ian MacFarlane, Dan Bray, and |
Hansel und Gretel in: Der Garten Von Edible Horrors: a Terrible Parable |
The Villains Theatre and |
|
Allen Cole |
Macbeth |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
14. Outstanding New Nova Scotia Adaptation (Playwright)
Winner:
Dan Bray, Hansel und Gretel in: Der Garten Von Edible Horrors: A Terrible Parable, The Villains Theatre and North Barn Theatre Collective
Nominees:
|
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Jeremy Webb |
Alice In Pantoland |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Wesley J. Colford |
As You Like It - A New Musical Adaptation |
Highland Arts Theatre |
|
Dan Bray |
Hansel und Gretel in: Der Garten Von Edible Horrors: a Terrible Parable |
The Villains Theatre and |
|
Dan Bray |
Observatory Mansions |
The Villains Theatre |
|
Andrea Boyd and Laura Teasdale |
Robin Hood: The Great Escape |
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre |
15. Outstanding Lighting Design
Winner:
Kaitlin Hickey, Controlled Damage, Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts
Nominees:
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Kaitlin Hickey |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre, in association with |
|
Jessica Lewis |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and |
|
Carmen Lee |
Good Grief |
Ship's Company Theatre |
|
Vicky Williams |
Observatory Mansions |
The Villains Theatre |
|
Garrett G. Barker |
The Woman In Black |
Neptune Theatre |
16. Outstanding Choreography
Winner:
Zomi Tombing, FAT JULIET, Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre
Nominees:
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Jade Douris-O'Hara |
A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Shakespeare by the Sea |
|
Franziska Glen and Lily Falk |
A Tale On Two Wheels |
Gale Force Theatre |
|
Tracy Fanous |
Alice In Pantoland |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Lesley MacLean |
As You Like It - A New Musical Adaptation |
Highland Arts Theatre |
|
Zomi Tombing |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and |
17. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble
Winner:
Ensemble, Schoolhouse, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Nominees:
|
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Ensemble |
Calendar Girls |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Ensemble |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Ensemble |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre |
|
Ensemble |
Hansel und Gretel in: Der Garten Von Edible Horrors: a Terrible Parable |
The Villains Theatre and North Barn Theatre Collective |
|
Ensemble |
Schoolhouse |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
18. Outstanding New Nova Scotia Play (Playwright)
Winner:
Richie Wilcox, Good Grief, Ship's Company Theatre
Nominees:
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
The Company. ASL Translation by Catherine MacKinnon |
At This Hour |
Zuppa Theatre |
|
Stevey Hunter |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and |
|
Aaron Collier with Stewart Legere and Francesca Ekwuyasi |
Frequencies |
Heist |
|
Richie Wilcox |
Good Grief |
Ship's Company Theatre |
|
Andrea Boyd and Laura Teasdale |
Robin Hood: The Great Escape |
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre |
19. Outstanding Scenic Design
Winner:
Jean-Pierre Cloutier, Good Grief, Ship's Company Theatre
Nominees:
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
John Dinning |
Calendar Girls |
Neptune Theatre |
|
Brandon Kleiman |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre, in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
Ell Zagar |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and |
|
Wes Babcock |
Footnotes: an Evening of 3 Short Plays by Hannah Moscovitch |
Matchstick Theatre Company |
|
Jean-Pierre Cloutier |
Good Grief |
Ship's Company Theatre |
20. Outstanding Sound Design
Winner:
Jackson Fairfax-Perry, FAT JULIET, Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre
Nominees:
Name |
Production |
Company |
|
Brian Riley |
At This Hour |
Zuppa Theatre |
|
Deanna H. Choi |
Controlled Damage |
Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
Jackson Fairfax-Perry |
FAT JULIET |
Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre |
|
Aaron Collier |
Frequencies |
Heist |
|
Aaron Collier |
Princess' Pride N' Joy |
Heist |
21. Outstanding Production
Winner:
Controlled Damage, Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts
Nominees:
|
Production |
Playwright |
Company |
|
At This Hour |
The Company. ASL Translation by Catherine MacKinnon |
Zuppa Theatre |
|
Controlled Damage |
Andrea Scott |
Neptune Theatre in association with b current Performing Arts |
|
FAT JULIET |
Stevey Hunter |
Shakespeare by the Sea and Eastern Front Theatre |
|
Good Grief |
Richie Wilcox |
Ship's Company Theatre |
|
School House |
Leanna Brodie |
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre |
