Roscommon Drama Festival Results 2011

The curtain drew on the 2011 Roscommon Drama Festival last Saturday night March 12th following 9 nights of excellent drama at Roscommon Arts Centre. The festival concluded with adjudicator Paula Dempsey announcing the results, and the big winners were Prosperous Dramatic Society from County Kildare. They made their first visit to Roscommon well worth their while, winning a total of 6 awards for their production of “November” by David Mamet, including Best Stage Setting, the Main Award in the Open Section and the Perpetual Award.

In the Confined competition, Kilmuckridge Drama Group from Wexford again displayed their wealth of talent winning a total of 4 awards for their production of John B. Keane’s “The Field”, including the Main Award in that category.

In her closing address Adjudicator Paula Dempsey complimented the Arts Centre and audience for the way in which they engaged with the festival, and she extended her gratitude to all for the warm welcome she received during her stay in Roscommon.

Festival Chairperson Mary Cox also extended a sincere thank you to everyone who supported, sponsored and contributed over the past number of months. She highlighted that 4 of the 9 nights had sold out and that such interest and enthusiasm boded well for the festival as it continues to build a national profile into the future.

The full list of 2011 winners is as follows:

Main Award: Open
Winner: Prosperous Dramatic Society for “November”
2nd Place: Kilmeen Drama Group for “A Whistle in The Dark”
3rd Place: K.A.T.S., Galway for “Portia Coughlan”

Main Award: Confined
Winner: Kilmuckridge Drama Group for “The Field”
2nd Place: Kilrush Drama Group for “The Playboy of The Western World”
3rd Place: Glenamaddy Players for “Dancing at Lughnasa”

Best Director: Open
Winner: Lurleen Duggan (Prosperous Dramatic Society) for “November”

Best Director: Confined
Winner: Andy Doyle (Kilmuckridge Drama Group) for “The Field”

Best Actor: Open
Winner: Robert Massey (Prosperous Dramatic Society) for the role of Charles Smith in “November”

Best Actress: Open
Winner: Miriam Pettit (K.A.T.S., Galway) for the role of Portia in “Portia Coughlan”

Best Supporting Actor: Open
Winner: Fergal Crehan (Prosperous Dramatic Society) for the role of Archer Brown in “November”

Best Supporting Actress: Open
Winner: Katie Holly (Shoestring Theatre Company) for the role of Elizabeth in “Moonshine”

Best Actor: Confined
Winner: Michael Murphy (Kilmuckridge Drama Group) for the role of Mick Flanagan in “The Field”

Best Actress: Confined
Winner: Ellie Condron (Kilrush Drama Group) for the part of Pegeen Mike in “The Playboy of the Western World”

Best Supporting Actor: Confined
Winner: Michael Dunbar (Kilrush Drama Group) for the role of Old Mahon in “The Playboy of the Western World”

Best Supporting Actress: Confined
Winner: Marie Johnston (Kilmuckridge Drama Group) for the role of Mrs. Butler in “The Field”

Best Stage Setting:
Winner: Prosperous Dramatic Society for “November”

Adjudicator’s Award
Winner: Kilmeen Drama Group for their ensemble cast in “Whistle In The Dark”

PERPETUAL AWARD:
Prosperous Dramatic Society for “November”

Perpetual Award: Prosperous Dramatic Society for “November” sponsored by Charlie O’Brien, Henry Street Pharmacy. Joe Sheehy presents the Perpetual Award to Kathleen Holian Massey who accepts on behalf of Prosperous Dramatic Society

Main Award in the Open Section: Prosperous Dramatic Society for “November” sponsored by Canon Eugene McLoughlin, P.P. Canon Eugene McLoughlin presents Main Award (Open Section) to Kathleen Holian Massey who accepts on behalf of Prosperous Dramatic Society

Adjudicators Award: Kilmeen Drama Group, sponsored by Roscommon Lions Club. Kathleen Shanagher presents the Adjudicator’s Award to John O’Donovan who accepts on behalf of Kilmeen Drama Group who won for their ensemble cast in “Playboy of The Western World”	Best Stage Setting: Prosperous Dramatic Society for “November”, sponsored by Roscommon VEC. Maria Moloney presents Best Stage Setting award to Kathleen Holian Massey who accepts on behalf of Prosperous Dramatic Society
Best Supporting Actress in the Confined Section: Marie Johnston (Kilmuckridge Drama Group) for her role as Mrs. Butler in “The Field”, sponsored by Keane's Centra Athleague. Mags Keane presents the award for Best Supporting Actress in the Confined Section to Marie Johnston (Kilmuckridge Drama Group)	Best Supporting Actor in the Confined Section: Michael Dunbar (Kilrush Drama Group) for the role of Old Mahon in “The Playboy of the Western World”, sponsored by Roscommon School of Art. Stephanie Cuddy Cullen presents Best Supporting Actor (Confined Section) to Pat Connaughton who accepts on behalf of Michael Dunbar
Best Actress in the Confined Section: Ellie Condron (Kilrush Drama Group) for the part of Pegeen Mike in “The Playboy of the Western World” sponsored by Timothy’s Londis, Roscommon. Annie Timothy presents Best Actress (Confined Section) to Pat Connaughton who accepts on behalf of Ellie Condron	Best Actor in the Confined Section: Michael Murphy (Kilmuckridge Drama Group) for the role of Mick Flanagan in “The Field” sponsored by Fitzmaurice Haulage and Plant Hire. Dawn Fitzmaurice presents Best Actor (Confined Section) to Michael Murphy (Kilmuckridge Drama Group)
Best Supporting Actress in the Open Section: Katie Holly (Shoestring Theatre Company) for the role of Elizabeth in “Moonshine” sponsored by Down The Hatch. Larry Brennan presents Best Supporting Actress (Open Section) to Mary Finn (Secretary, Roscommon Drama Festival) who accepts on behalf of Katie Holly	Best Supporting Actor in the Open Section: Fergal Crehan (Prosperous Dramatic Society) for the role of Archer Brown in “November” sponsored by Roscommon Drama Group. Colette Conlon presents Best Supporting Actor (Open Section) to Kathleen Holian Massey who accepts on behalf of Fergal Crehan
Best Actress in the Open Section: Miriam Pettit (K.A.T.S., Galway) for the role of Portia in “Portia Coughlan” sponsored by Hugh Baxter, Cerena Consulting Ltd. Enda Molloy & Sinéad O’Connor present Best Actress (Open Section) to Canon Eugene McLoughlin, P.P. who accepts on behalf of his niece Miriam Pettit	Paula Dempsey (Adjudicator) announces the results of the 2011 Roscommon Drama Festival in Roscommon Arts Centre
Best Actor in the Open Section: Robert Massey (Prosperous Dramatic Society) for the role of Charles Smith in “November” sponsored by Tom Madden Meats. Tom Madden presents Best Actor (Open Section) to Kathleen Holian Massey who accepts on behalf of her husband Robert Massey	Best Director in the Confined Section: Doyle (Kilmuckridge Drama Group) for “The Field” sponsored by John Finn Electrical. John Finn presents Best Director (Confined Section) to winner Andy Doyle
Best Director in the Open Section: Lurleen Duggan (Prosperous Dramatic Society) for “November” sponsored by Roscommon Signs. Joe Nally (Treasurer, Roscommon Drama Festival) presents Best Director (Open Section) on behalf of Roscommon Signs to Kathleen Holian Massey who accepts on behalf of Lurleen Duggan	Main Award in the Confined Section: Kilmuckridge Drama Group for “The Field” sponsored by Marie & Pat McCrann. Marie McCrann presents Main Award (Confined Section) to Andy Doyle (Kilmuckridge Drama Group)