THE MOUNT PLAYERS
THEATRE COMPANY
ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
The Mount Players' 17th Annual One Act Play Festival
will be held on
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July 2023.
Our adjudicator this year is Peter Newling.
Download the Entry Form and Conditions of Entry below.
Mountview Theatre Stage Dimensions
Stage is 8 m wide
From back plaster wall to front of stage is 8 m
Stage Right (workshop side) is 3 m wide
Stage Left is 2 m wide
Height from floor (at front row seating) to stage is 0.5 m
Amount of stage available in front when curtains closed 2 m
2019 Results
16th Annual One Act Play Festival
Adjudicated by Max Rackham
The Eve Old Award for Best Production ($500 + Trophy)
Sponsored by The Mount Players
Winner: Teechers - TheatreBox
Runner-Up Best Production ($250 +Trophy)
Sponsored by Gisborne & District Community Branch of Bendigo Bank
Winner: The Consultation – Essendon Theatre Company
Other Nominees for Best Production:
After all these years – The Mount Players
The Visit – Essendon Theatre Company
Best Director ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Marg & Allan Cameron
Winner: Tanya Ryder-Barnes – Teechers
Other Nominees for Best Director:
Dawn Hinrichson – The Consultation
Mazz Ryan – The Visit
Best Female Lead ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Little Magnet Hill Winery & Vineyard
Winner: Claire Hanley – Teechers
Other Nominees for Best Female Lead:
Tanya Rich – After All These Years
Joan Krutli – Mother Figure
Kate McManus – Teechers
Nicola Taylor – The Visit
Best Male Lead ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by John Taranto
Winner: Michael Olsen – The Consultation
Other Nominees for Best Male Lead:
Peter Bevin – After all these years
Dimitri Frangoulis – The Consultation
Michael Todorovic – Unhinged
Matthew Phillips – Teechers
Best Female in a Supporting Role ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Busy B Books
Winner: Del Jordan – The Visit
Other Nominees for Best Female in a Supporting Role:
Jackie Fraser – The Visit
Natalie Burns – Confetti
Dara Hunt – A Little Dramatic
Best Male in a Supporting Role ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by PC Painting
Winner: Alistair Tratnell – Confetti
Other Nominees: for Best Male in a Supporting Role:
Matthew Phillips – Teechers
Alfred Krause – Beheld
Luke Smith – The Visit
Best New Local Playwright ( $100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Office Choice Gisborne
Winner: Cheryl Smith – The Visit
Other Nominees for Best New Local Playwright:
Sian Wilson – A Little Dramatic
Nathan Rodic – Star-Crossed Hatred
Youth Encouragement Award ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Vandus Building Maintenance & Project Management
Winner: Tamlyn MacDonald – The Whipping Act
VDL Most Promising Performer ($50 + Certificate)
Sponsored by The Victorian Drama League
Winner: Benjamin Geiger – The Whipping Act
Adjudicator’s Awards:
Alfred Krause – Shalafron Productions – For Ambition & Leadership
Sian Wilson – Mount Players Youth Theatre - Writer & Director of ‘A Little Dramatic’