Awards

The Sampson J. Goodfellow Award, more commonly known as the Sammy Award, is presented annually to a volunteer for

Most valuable contribution to Regina Little Theatre
Outstanding contribution in the art of theatre

Brenda Cheater

This individual has become a familiar face and a reliable volunteer. This year, she worked back stage on two mainstages, and shadowed a director on a third; She was on the festival committee - in the kitchen every day from 8:45 until after the greenroom parties every night. Always with a big smile and always willing to go the extra mile. For these reasons and many more, we are pleased to present the first Sammy to Brenda Cheater.

Krystal Pisiak.

Our next recipient of the Sammy was also there every time you turned around this year. She assisted costumes for Officer 666, pulled all costumes for the Gala sketches, dressed the servers/dancers, as well as those dreadfully scary black mannequins that lurked in dark corners for weeks. She even dressed the Lieutenant Governor and her husband for the Gala. Further to that, Krystal Pisiak assisted with some of the main stage greenroom parties this year. And during Festival week, Krystal was also in kitchen from 8:45 until after the greenroom parties every night. We are very happy to present our second Sammy to Krystal Pisiak.

Honourable Mentions: Bryton Luxton, Jeslyn Mitchell, Wendy Schoenroth

To view a complete list of Sammy Award recipients, click here.

The Freddy Award is bestowed on those unsung heroes who are "the heart of RLT."

Nora Berg

Our first Freddy winner headed the Festival Committee and was on the Gala Committee. She took constant calls and text messages during the planning phase of both of these events. She travelled to Moose Jaw to pick up merch and sold that 100th Anniversary merchandise in the lobby at every opportunity. She planned group baking for the Festival hospitality and so much more. All this along with her regular duties on the Board. Her work on the archives was particularly essential this year both in their contribution to the Gala night itself in the Nostalgia Room, and also was an essential resource for the 100th Anniversary book. We are happy to present the Freddy to Nora Berg.

John Chaput

Our next Freddy recipient was a little busy this year. He was on the Gala Committee, he wrote a play, he wrote a book, he writes the Masks and Faces newsletters, he wrote the Gala script and cohosted the event. All this plus his regular presidential duties which means he answers and distributes email, is constantly organizing some board activity and attending meetings on behalf of RLT. He was of course present at the Drama Festival and the Cathedral Village Arts Festival…always there happily representing RLT. Congratulations John Chaput, our second Freddy Award winner.

Both Nora and John have made many radio and TV appearances, as well as chats with other organizations such as Globe Theatre and UofR promoting our little theatre group. They speak with such pride for RLT and their devotion is so very evident. There is rarely a day when both of these individuals are not doing something for RLT.

Honourable Mentions: Joan Miller, Bob Nicholls, Karin von Staden

To view a complete list of Freddy Award recipients, click here.

The Jacqui Award
Named In honour of Jacqui Shumiatcher, “the Jacqui” was developed to recognize the philanthropic support RLT has received over the years.

Carolyn McBean

Carolyn McBean and John Haas joined RLT in 1992 and since that time, they were heavily involved - both on stage and as donating members. After John’s passing, Carolyn has continued her support. It was through Carolyn’s kind donation this year that we were able to finance the publishing of our ‘History of Regina Little Theatre’ book. We thank Carolyn for her generous and always kind support over the many years. We are so very pleased to present her with our first Jacqui award tonight.

Rowlatt Hill

A name that appears in programs for over forty years as a donating member is Rowlatt Hill. Although she is no longer active on stage, she is certainly a valued contributor to our theatre company - and that is why we have been around for 100 years. We are pleased to present our second Jacqui award to Rowlatt Hill.

To view a complete list of Jacqui Award recipients, click here.

The Red Door Award
To honour Rick Harvey, we established The Red Door Award For An Outstanding Visual Accomplishment.

Carri Lelliott

This young lady has been around working on shows for many years. Doing a lot of painting, decorating and detail work. In fact, if we had created the Red Door Award one year earlier, she most certainly would have received it for the juke box and video game she created for the show Now and Then. This year however, we would like to recognize Carri Lelliott for her work on the brilliant and bright set of Miracle on 34th Street. This joyful set put us in the Christmas spirit and helped us all to believe in Santa Clause. Carri Lelliott is our first Red Door Award recipient.

Pat Wilson

Anyone who attended the Gala would have been captivated by how the lobby and auditorium were adorned. Pat Wilson had a vision and worked for months - designing and executing all the decorations big and small. It was truly impressive; in fact, a couple of the 100th Anniversary pillars you saw as you entered the theatre are now part of the Theatre History display at Government House. It was truly beautiful. Congratulations Pat Wilson, a second time Red Door Award winner.

Honourable Mentions: Terry Bell - for his vision of Dungeon Crawl, Dan Carr – the artwork that graced the walls and halls of the Gala

To view a complete list of Red Door Award recipients, click here.

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Carol Gay Bell
Nora Berg
Dan Carr
John Chaput
Faye Daborn
Dallas Duffus
Keith Foster
Fred Gallagher
Chuck Jordan
Harvey Linnen
Pat Mackay
Rod McLeod
Joan Miller

Cathy Moberly
Kelly Munce
Bob Nicholls
Bill Nistor
Cheryl Scherle
Darcy Scherle
Bonnie Senger
Ken Spencer
Jean Taylor
Barry Uncles
Pat Wilson
Marianne Woods