2015 Theatre Burlington Awards Presentation

June 18, 2015

Producer’s ‘Thank You’ Awards – Gift of BLT
For Outstanding Contribution to the Production

Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror: Producer Sondra Learn, thanks Shilo Nelson
– Pinocchio: Producer Peter Manlysewich, thanks Lawrie Bonanno
The Handyman: Michelle Spanik, thanks Marie Semeniuk
– Barefoot in the Park: producer Chuck Learn, thanks Sondra Learn

The Burlington Post Award – Gift of The Burlington Post
For Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees
– Gail Edwards as Ethel Banks in Barefoot in the Park
– Dia Frid as Marian Stone in The Handyman
WINNER: Gail Edwards as Ethel Banks in Barefoot in the Park

The Hayes Award – Gift of Inez Hayes
For Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees
– Will Armstrong as Detective Inspector Washbourne in The Handyman
– Daniel Gariepy as Detective Constable Mather in The Handyman
– Tom Levely as Victor Velasco in Barefoot in the Park
WINNER: Tom Levely as Victor Velasco in Barefoot in the Park

The Colin Shakespeare Memorial Award – Gift of Ellen Shakespeare
Best New Talent
Nominees
– Michael Camparone as Dr. Benjamin Eccles in Sherlock Holmes
– Matt Dafoe as the Delivery Man in Barefoot in the Park
– Katlyn Deveau as Mina & Sir Arthur Sullivan in Sherlock Holmes
WINNER: Michael Camparone as Dr. Benjamin Eccles in Sherlock Holmes

The Harold P. Sellers Memorial Award – Gift of Theatre Burlington
For Best Technical Achievement #1
Nominees
– Chuck Learn for Lighting Design of Sherlock Holmes
– Tom Levely for Set Design of Barefoot in the Park
– Dani Podetz for Set Design of The Handyman
– Michelle Spanik for Sound Design in The Handyman
– Tricia Ward for Lighting Design of The Handyman
WINNER: Tom Levely for Set Design of Bare Foot in the Park

The Lawrence Bonanno Award – Gift of Lawrie Bonanno
For Best Technical Achievement #2
Nominees
– Chuck Learn for Lighting Design of Sherlock Holmes
– Tom Levely for Set Design of Barefoot in the Park
– Dani Podetz for Set Design of The Handyman
– Michelle Spanik for Sound Design in The Handyman
– Tricia Ward for Lighting Design of The Handyman
WINNER: Dani Podetz for Set Design of The Handyman

The Fred Townsend Memorial Award, the gift of the late Nora Townsend
Best Cameo Appearance
Nominees
– Matt Dafoe as the Delivery Man in Barefoot in the Park
– Maureen Dwyer as Sister Sophia in The Handyman
– J. R, Hewson as Nikita Fedorenko in The Handyman
WINNER: J. R, Hewson as Nikita Fedorenko in The Handyman

The Eileen Newton Memorial Award – Gift of Jane Newton
For Best Coordinated Costumes
Nominees
– Barbara Pollard for costumes in Sherlock Holmes
– Barbara Pollard for costumes in The Handyman
– Penny Oliver for costumes in Barefoot in the Park
WINNER: Barbara Pollard for costumes in Sherlock Holmes

The Patricia Howlett Award – Gift of Patricia Howlett
For Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees
– Andrea Adcock as Cressida Field in The Handyman
– Jennifer Graham as Corrie Bratter in Bare Foot in the Park
WINNER: Jennifer Graham as Corrie Bratter in Barefoot in the Park

The Flo & Wes Lee Memorial Award – the gift of the Lee family
For Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees
– Michael Hannigan as Roman Kozachenko in The Handyman
– Tom Mays as Paul Bratter in Barefoot in the Park
– Sean Moir as Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes
WINNER: Michael Hannigan as Roman Kozachenko in The Handyman

The Randolph Rhodes Award – Gift of Rosemary Rhodes
For Outstanding Ensemble Work
Nominees
– David Mallis for Barefoot in the Park
– Tom Mackan for The Handyman
– Michael Hannigan for Sherlock Holmes and the West End
WINNER: David Mallis for Barefoot in the Park

The Dr. Jimmy Barton Award – Gift of Dr. Jimmy Barton
For the Best Directed Play
Nominees
– Michael Hannigan for Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror
– Tom Mackan for The Handyman
– David Mallis for Barefoot in the Park
WINNER: David Mallis for Barefoot in the Park

The Peter Coslett Memorial Award – Gift of Theatre Burlington
For the Best Production
Nominees
– Barefoot in the Park
– The Handyman
– Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror
WINNER: Producer Michelle Spanik for The Handyman

The President’s Award – Gift of Tom Mackan
For Outstanding contribution to Theatre Burlington during the present year
WINNER: Michelle Spanik