NODA Awards 2023
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Star Achievement Award
Every year we present the Star Achievement Award for a person who has shown outstanding contribution to the society on stage.
This year it is awarded to a person who has been a stalwart for the society for many years.
They’ve played roles in numerous shows, whether in chorus or lately in main character roles.
Their ability to learn dance routines quickly is remarkable. Supporting others when they’re learning the steps.
They are usually one of the first in the cast to be off book.
Not only does this person perform on stage, but they also help in the box office on show week.
It gives us great pleasure in presenting the Star Achievement Award for her roles as Brenda Hulse (Calendar Girls) and Sylvia (Stepping out) to Laura-Jane Palmer-Farrar.
Pictured - Andy Steel - Chairman with Laura-Jane Palmer-Farrar
The Pauline Holt Award
This award is presented to someone who goes above and beyond in a ‘behind the scenes’ capacity.
This year the award is given to Dom Tolley.
Yes, we know he was on stage during the last show, however that was not through choice, he stepped in when we were short of men!
Originally, he was to assist Rob on the show from a directing point of view to get involved and gain experience, however the list of jobs he did was endless.
He did all the beautiful social media advertising, taking photos and videos, made props, did the get in, plotted lighting with Andrea, and after the show did the get out rather than party with the cast.
Even after his character was finished on stage, he chucked on his blacks and worked backstage to ensure the show ran smoothly. The week of the show his mum was really ill in hospital, and even when dealing with that he was determined not to let the show down. Rob is grateful for all the work he put in, his assistance was invaluable. His contribution to the production was above and beyond what was expected of any member of the society.
Pictured is Dom with their new baby - the gorgeous Nova Bunty - oh, and the Pauline Holt Award.
NODA Awards for Sunset Boulevard
Congratulations to the fabulous Stephen Hughes-Alty who won ‘Best Director of a musical’ for Sunset Boulevard at 2023 NODA Awards. The cast of Sunset Boulevard also won ‘Best Chorus in a musical’.
Stephen is pictured with the awards and our President Elizabeth Allwright.
NODA Win for Rob Macgregor
Spotlights are affiliated with the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA).
Each amateur show performance is visited by the NODA area representative. Their thoughts on the show are integral to the selection process of the annual regional awards, which took place recently.
We are pleased to announce that our very own Rob MacGregor was awarded Best Director of a Musical for "Funny Girl"
at the recent annual NODA awards.
Well done Rob, you deserve it.
