ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of JULY
It's that wonderful time of year again when we are spoiled for choice with a variety of one-act plays to enjoy.
Theatre companies from around Victoria will bring their shows to The Mountview Theatre. The Mount Players have 4 plays entered, with 3 of these being performed by the Mount Players Youth Theatre.
There are 4 sessions: Saturday afternoon and evening, Sunday morning and afternoon. Session details here:
Entry to each session is just $10.00 - tickets ONLY available at the box office on the day.
Awards will be presented by our adjudicator, Max Rackham, on Sunday afternoon.
Come for a session, or for the day, and enjoy the hospitality of the Mountview Theatre. The bar will be open and food will be available for purchase between the sessions.
Some of the 2018 OAP Festival Winners

2018 Results
15th Annual One Act Play Festival
Adjudicated by Phillip Mayer
The Eve Old Award for Best Production ($500 + Trophy)
Sponsored by The Mount Players
Winner: Slut - Powderkeg Players
Runner-Up Best Production $250 +Trophy
Sponsored by Gisborne & District Community Branch of Bendigo Bank
Winner: Ebbed Dizzy Productions
Nominees: A Speed Date with Death - The Mount Players
A Thousand Words - Essendon Theatre Co
Passage - Adelphi Players
Best Director ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Marg & Allan Cameron
Winner: Christopher Milne - A Speed Date with Death (The Mount Players)
Nominees: Natasha Boyd - Slut (Powderkeg Players)
Michael Mace - Passage (Adelphi Players)
Gerard Dwyer - Ebbed (Dizzy Productions)
Best Female Lead ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Little Magnet Hill Winery & Vineyard
Winner: Tania Maxwell - A Thousand Words (Essendon Theatre Company)
Nominees: Brydee Grace Anna - Alone (Flash in the Pan Theatre)
Megan Johns - Albert (Warrandyte Theatre Company)
Best Male Lead ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by John Taranto
Winner: Thomas Aston - Passage (Adelphi Players)
Nominees: Barnabe Brokensha - Passage (Adelphi Players)
Stuart Rogers - The Black Sheep (Adlib Ensemble)
Adam Marsh - Ebbed (Dizzy Productions)
Best Female in a Supporting Role ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Gisborne Locksmiths
Winner: Kathy Whitfield - Ebbed
Nominees: Bernadette Tonna - A Speed Date with Death (Mount Players)
Karina Sorelli - Acceptance (Shalafron Productions)
Joan Krutli - Another Pair of Spectacles (Adelphi Players)
Best Male in a Supporting Role ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Mitre 10 Woodend
Winner: Simon Birdsall - A Speed Date with Death (The Mount Players)
Nominees: Glenn Hunt - Another Pair of Spectacles (Adelphi Players)
Fred Jameson - Ebbed (Dizzy Productions)
Best New Local Playwright ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by OfficeChoice Gisborne
Winner: Alfred Krause - Acceptance* (Shalafron Productions)
Nominees: Stuart Rogers - Property Tycoon (Adlib Ensemble)
Trent Stebbing - The Black Sheep (Adlib Ensemble)
*Due to ineligibility of originally announced winner, the prize has been awarded to the first eligible nomination.
Youth Encouragement Award ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Macedon Nursery & Garden Supplies
Winner: Tori Filis - A Little Box of Oblivion
Nominees: Luisa Romeo - A Little Box of Oblivion (Warrandyte TC)
Jaz Harwood - A Little Box of Oblivion (Warrandyte TC)
Johnny Gerdes - Acceptance (Shalafron Productions)
Ensemble Award ($100 + Trophy)
Sponsored by Vandus Building Maintenance & Project Management
Winner: Cast – Slut
Nominees: Cast - A Speed Date with Death (The Mount Players)
Cast - Ebbed (Dizzy Productions)
Cast - The Black Sheep (Adlib Ensemble)
VDL Most Promising Performer ($50 + Certificate)
Sponsored by The Victorian Drama League
Winner: Reschelle O’Connor - Slut by Powderkeg Players
Adjudicator’s Awards:
Winner: Cast – A Little Box of Oblivion by Warrandyte Theatre Company
Winner: Adlib Ensemble