2006

2006 Recipients and Nominees
(Recipients are highlighted)

Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Sponsored by Dagaz Talent

Natascha Girgis - The Blue Light - Alberta Theatre Projects
Gemma James Smith - Vincent in Brixton - Alberta Theatre Projects
Laura Parken - Vincent in Brixton - Alberta Theatre Projects
Valerie Ann Pearson - John Doe/Jack Rabbit - Ground Zero Theatre/FireBelly Theatre
Adrienne Smook - Amadeus - Alberta Theatre Projects

Outstanding Lighting Design
Sponsored by Trudie Lee Photography

Harry Frehner - Dead Man Walking - Calgary Opera
Terry Gunvordahl - Little Mercy’s First Murder - Ground Zero Theatre/Vertigo Theatre
Heidi McDonald - Vincent in Brixton - Alberta Theatre Projects
Cimmeron Meyer - Sailor Boy - Ghost River Theatre
Brian Pincott - Treasure Island - Alberta Theatre Projects/Quest Theatre

Outstanding Set Design
Sponsored by IATSE Local 212

Terry Gunvordahl - Little Mercy’s First Murder - Ground Zero Theatre/Vertigo Theatre
Peter Hartwell - St. Joan - Theatre Calgary
Narda McCarroll - Vincent in Brixton - Alberta Theatre Projects
Old Trout Puppet Workshop - Famous Puppet Death Scenes - Old Trout Puppet Workshop/One Yellow Rabbit
Scott Reid - The Secret Life of the Octopus - Quest Theatre

Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Sponsored by ACTRA

Christian Goutsis - Little Mercy’s First Murder - Ground Zero Theatre/Vertigo Theatre
Peter Hutt - St. Joan - Theatre Calgary
Duval Lang - The Blue Light - Alberta Theatre Projects
Graeme Sommerville - St. Joan - Theatre Calgary
David Trimble - Arsenic and Old Lace - Vertigo Theatre

Outstanding Choreography or Fight Direction
Sponsored by Theatre Alberta

Mark Bellamy - Little Mercy’s First Murder - Ground Zero Theatre/Vertigo Theatre
Denise Clarke - Hayride - One Yellow Rabbit
Tracey Flye - Forever Plaid - Stage West
Timothy French - Guys and Dolls - Theatre Calgary/Citadel Theatre/Manitoba Theatre Centre
Laryssa Yanchak - Treasure Island - Alberta Theatre Projects/Quest Theatre

Outstanding Sound Design or Composition
Sponsored by The Ship & Anchor

Vi An, Cameron Falkenhagen, Susan Faulkner, Glenda MacLeod, and Celene Yohemas - Dancing on Water - Green Fools Theatre
Dave Clarke - Sailor Boy - Ghost River Theatre
Cameron Falkenhagen - The Alan Parkinson’s Project - Ghost River Theatre
Jonathan Lewis - Treasure Island - Alberta Theatre Projects/Quest Theatre
Peter Moller - Far Away - Theatre Junction

Outstanding Performance in a Musical
Sponsored by Talent House

Judith Forst - Dead Man Walking - Calgary Opera
Elinor Holt - Little Mercy’s First Murder - Ground Zero Theatre/Vertigo Theatre
Jennifer Lyon - Guys and Dolls - Theatre Calgary/Citadel Theatre/Manitoba Theatre Centre
Doug McKeag - The Alan Parkinson’s Project - Ghost River Theatre
Daniel Okulitch - Dead Man Walking - Calgary Opera

Outstanding New Play
Sponsored by University of Calgary Department of Drama

Peter Balkwill - Sailor Boy - Ghost River Theatre
Lindsay Burns - Dough: The Politics of Martha Stewart - Ground Zero Theatre/FireBelly Theatre/Pot of Jam Productions
Doug Curtis and Ensemble - The Alan Parkinson’s Project - Ghost River Theatre
Old Trout Puppet Workshop - Famous Puppet Death Scenes - Old Trout Puppet Workshop/One Yellow Rabbit
Mieko Ouchi - The Blue Light - Alberta Theatre Projects

Outstanding Costume Design
Sponsored by Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology

Jenifer Darbellay - Amadeus - Alberta Theatre Projects
Debra Hanson - Guys and Dolls - Theatre Calgary/Citadel Theatre/Manitoba Theatre Centre
Peter Hartwell - St. Joan - Theatre Calgary
Deneen McArthur - Treasure Island - Alberta Theatre Projects/Quest Theatre
Heather Moore - The Alan Parkinson’s Project - Ghost River Theatre

Outstanding Musical Direction
Sponsored by Mount Royal College Theatre Arts Program

Cameron Falkenhagen - The Alan Parkinson’s Project - Ghost River Theatre
Kevin McGugan - Little Mercy’s First Murder - Ground Zero Theatre/Vertigo Theatre
Tyrone Paterson - Turandot - Calgary Opera
Brent Rock - Forever Plaid - Stage West
Van Wilmott - Jesus Christ Superstar - Stage West

Outstanding Production of a Musical
Sponsored by Theatre Alberta

Outstanding Direction
Sponsored by The Auburn

Mark Bellamy - Little Mercy’s First Murder - Ground Zero Theatre/Vertigo Theatre
Ron Jenkins - The Blue Light - Alberta Theatre Projects
Jillian Keiley - Sailor Boy - Ghost River Theatre
Vanessa Porteous - The Syringa Tree - Alberta Theatre Projects
Glenda Stirling - Vincent in Brixton - Alberta Theatre Projects

Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role
Sponsored by Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio

Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role
Sponsored by Rhonda Fisekci

Outstanding Production of a Play
Sponsored by EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts

Fast Forward Weekly Readers’ Choice Award
Sponsored by Fast Forward Weekly

The Blue Light - Alberta Theatre Projects
Cheek to Cheek - Lunchbox Theatre
Dough: The Politics of Martha Stewart - Ground Zero Theatre/FireBelly Theatre/Pot of Jam Productions
Famous Puppet Death Scenes - Old Trout Puppet Workshop/One Yellow Rabbit
The Syringa Tree - Alberta Theatre Projects

Betty Mitchell Outstanding Achievement Award
Sponsored by The Absolute Group Inc.

Stephen Hair

The Dean Ott / Debbie Boult Award
(Honouring Outstanding Achievement in Technical Production)
Sponsored by Canadian Actors’ Equity Association

Brian Beaulieu

The Greg Bond Memorial Award
(Honouring Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre in Calgary)
Presented by The Bond Family

Mark Bellamy

Recipients + Nominees