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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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*Due to ineligibility of originally announced winner, the prize has been awarded to the first eligible nomination.

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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)

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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)

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VDL Most Promising Performer ($50 + Certificate)

Sponsored by The Victorian Drama League

Winner: Reschelle O’Connor - Slut by Powderkeg Players

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Adjudicator’s Awards:

Winner: Cast – A Little Box of Oblivion by Warrandyte Theatre Company

Winner: Adlib Ensemble