Roleystone Sweeps Finley Awards with Sweeney Todd
Our very own Roleystone Theatre Inc. came home with 6 Finley Awards for 2009, for the amazing production of Sweeney Todd:Demon Barber of Fleet Street, plus a special mention from Assassins.
| Best Musical |
Sweeney Todd |
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| Mary Webb Award for Director of a Musical | Stephen Carr |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Musical Director |
Matt Austin |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Musical Theatre Performer, Male |
Scott Burns |
Sweeney Todd, Sweeney Todd |
| Best Musical Theatre Performer, Female |
Lindsay McNab |
Mrs Lovett, Sweeney Todd |
| Best Other Than a Lead |
Tim How |
Tobias, Sweeney Todd |
| Adjudicator's Certificate - outstanding delivery of dialogue in a foreign language |
David Wallace |
Assassins |
For a complete list of our nominations please see article below.
Sundowner Awards Night
Sundowner Awards Night will be held on January 30th, commencing 5pm at the theatre. Supper is provided, BYO all drinks. Please RSVP to Sherrill secretary@roleystonetheatre.com.au
Roley Awards, including the Gold Roley, and Life Members Award will be presented.
For the Roley Awards and Gold Roley Award we are seeking nominations from members for anyone you feel deserves a special thank you for their contribution in 2009. Maybe they excelled themselves in your show... maybe they helped out somewhere without recognition... maybe they amused you in a story you would love to be told... maybe they just made the theatre a better place this year.
Please send in your nominations to Bree Hartley, or another member of the committee. Bree can be contacted for nominations or queries at callboy@roleystonetheatre.com.au or 0402 014 666.
The traditional format for a nomination is a short poem, and this is preferred. However we are also happy to receive your nomination in standard prose - please include the name of the nominee, the reason for nomination, and the associated show or event (if relevant).
Roleystone wins big at ITA Finley Nominations Night
The ITA Finley Nominations Night was a huge success for Roleystone Theatre. We have no fewer than 16 nominations in the various categories, which is the highest so far for the Theatre (see below for complete list). We encourage everyone to attend the award ceremony to support all of our nominees. This will be a huge night to recognise our Theatre for an outstanding 2009 season!
Our nominations are as follows:
| David Crews Award for Excellence in Set Design and Construction |
Sweeney Todd | |
| Best Other than Lead Male |
Mark Blades |
The Crucible |
| Best Other than Lead Male |
Tim How |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Musical Direction |
Sarah Cosstick & Matt Austin |
Assassins |
| Best Musical Direction |
Matt Austin |
Sweeney Todd |
| Yvonne Lynch Outstanding Breakthrough Performance Award |
Emma Stevenson |
Assassins |
| Best Musical Theatre Performer Male |
Owen Measday |
Assassins |
| Best Musical Theatre Performer Male | Owen Measday |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Musical Theatre Performer Male |
Tim How |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Musical Theatre Performer Male |
Scott Burns |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Musical Theatre Performer Female |
Lindsay McNabb |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Musical Theatre Performer Female | Casey Edwards |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Actor |
James Graham |
The Crucible |
| Best Actress |
Grace Edwards |
The Crucible |
| Best Director of a Musical |
Stephen Carr |
Sweeney Todd |
| Best Director of a Play |
Kim Martin |
The Crucible |
Information about the Finley Awards
(taken directly from the ITA Facebook page)
The Independent Theatre Association of WA is proud to present community theatre's annual achievement awards, in recognition of non-professional theatre's adjudicated productions for 2009. The 35th Annual ITA Finley Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday January 23, 2010 at the Judith Cottier Theatre, Perth College in Mt Lawley.
The Finley Awards are coordinated by the Independent Theatre Association, which is an umbrella organisation for community theatre in Western Australia. It represents over 60 community or amateur theatres in Western Australia.
Four dedicated ITA adjudicators attend every production entered throughout the year both in metropolitan and regional Western Australia. This year the competition is fierce with 54 productions entered, of those 37 are plays and 17 musicals - a record number of entries. About 10% are from rural clubs.
From humble beginnings in 1975 the Finley Awards have grown into one of the most prestigious events on the community theatre calendar.
Actors, directors, designers and technicians from around the state will attend and celebrate their night of nights. Awards include Best Play, Best Musical, Best Actor/Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Female/Male, Best Emerging Talent, Best Musical Theatre Performer, Best Vocal Direction, Best Set and Best Costumes.
Finley Co-ordinator Dannielle Ashton says, "It's going to be an exciting night and great theatrical showcase. This will be the biggest Finley Awards to date."
ITA committee member David Young says "there are lots of patrons of community theatre who aren't active on stage and they too will be curious to see who takes out the honours".
Last year's Finley Award for Best Play was awarded to Deckchairs from Kwinana Theatre Workshop and the Finley Award for Best Musical was awarded to bare, presented by Playlovers in Floreat.
With entertainment from some of the best productions seen in 2009 and an electric atmosphere, if you have ever patronised a community theatre production or have been curious, then don't miss this night of nights.
Gift vouchers now available
We're making it easy for you to find unique presents - how about the gift of entertainment? You can now purchase gift vouchers for Roleystone Theatre - valid at any show. Call Gerry and Bobbie on (08) 9397 5730 to order yours now!
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