It’s news that’s worth a standing ovation.
Several artists behind Bancroft Village Playhouse productions have won Broadway World Ottawa Region Theatre awards. The local company took top prize in eight different categories after a list of winners for the 2022 theatre season was unveiled.
The Bancroft Village Playhouse itself won the award for Favourite Local Theatre. And the entire cast of the summer production of Mamma Mia won Best Ensemble Performance.
Here is a list of first-place winners, connected to the Playhouse.
Christine Watson: Mamma Mia!: Best Choreography of a Play or Musical.
Jocelyn Perry: Ride the Cyclone: Best Costume Design of a Play or Musical.
Mamma Mia cast: Best Ensemble Performance.
Chris Tsujiuchi: Ride the Cyclone: Best Musical Direction & Orchestra Performance.
Mary Williams: Mamma Mia!: Best Scenic Design of a Play or Musical.
Sean Downing: Mamma Mia!: Best Sound Design of a Play or Musical.
Powell Nobert: Mamma Mia!: Best Supporting Performer in a Musical.
The Bancroft Village Playhouse: Favourite Local Theatre