Carol Players, Labrador West

The Carol Players drama group was formed in Labrador West in 1964. It's been an active member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Society ever since.

The group's membership has remained relatively constant throughout the years and, in the past few years, the groups has added a youth component called Carol Players Kids.

The group stages two variety shows and two full-length plays annually. One of the plays involves many Carol Players Kids and is staged in early December. The other play is the one taken annually to Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival.

The group has travelled to countless provincial festivals and as far away as Ireland for the Dundalk International Maytime Festival. It has also partnered with the CBC and local Community Choir for a live reading of The Christmas Carol, with the entire proceeds going to the local food bank.

Provincial Drama Festival

2023
No Festival Production
2022
Drama Festival cancelled amid COVID-19 risks.
2021
Drama Festival cancelled amid COVID-19 risks.
2020
Drama Festival cancelled amid COVID-19 risks.
2019
No Festival Production
2018
No Festival Production
2017
“Knickers” by Sarah Quick
2016
“Extremities” by William Mastrosimone
 
-  Margaret Doyle Trophy for depicting the true spirit of the Festival - Courtney Croucher - Production crew: stage hand
2015
No Festival Production
2014
“Everyone Loves Opal” by John Patrick
 
-  Elizabeth F. Ireland Award for the acquisition of the most effective and/or innovative properties - Brandie Crant
2013
“Unnecessary Farce” by Paul Slade Smith
 
-  Margaret Doyle True Spirit of the Festival Award - Shawn Oliver
 
-  Allan R. Hillier Award for for costume that most enhances interpretation of overall production - Mary Horne
2012
“'night Mother” by Marsha Norman
 
-  Thompson Trophy for the best performance by a person under the age of 21 - Nicole Locke as Jessie Cates
 
-  Walter C. Chambers Memorial Scholarship - Nicole Locke as Jessie Cates
 
-  Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Nicole Locke as Jessie Cates
2011
“Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire
 
-  Telegram Transcontinental Media Scholarship Award - Aaron Locke as Jason
2010
“Proof” by David Auburn
 
-  Allan Power Memorial Trophy for excellence in lighting design - Don Piercey
2009
“Big Maggie” by John B. Keane
 
-  Reg Harte Memorial Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Nick McGrath as Byrne
2008
“The Drawer Boy” by Michael Henley
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Peggy Lewis Stage Manager's Award - Shawn Oliver
 
-  Margaret Doyle True Spirit of the Festival Award - Kelly Cobb, Shawn Oliver, Don Piercey & Peter Small
 
-  Allan Power Memorial Trophy for excellence in lighting design - Don Piercey
2007
“Twilight Serenade” by John Green
2006
“Dancing Backwards” by Aaron Bushkowsky
 
-  Chrissi Andrews Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Marilyn Oliver as Doris Lincoln
 
-  Allan Power Memorial Trophy for excellence in lighting design - Shawn Oliver
2005
“Vinci” by Maureen Hunter
 
-  Peggy Lewis Stage Manager's Award - Katherine Burgess
2004
“Craddock's Well” by Michael Carey
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Ray Saunders as Patrick Finnerty
 
-  Reg Harte Memorial Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Nick McGrath as Tim Dalton
 
-  Margaret Doyle True Spirit of the Festival Award - Shawn Oliver
 
-  Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Mark McGrath as Brendan Finnerty
2003
“A Month of Sundays” by Peter McCormack
2002
“Thy Will Be Done” by Michael Carey
 
-  Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Peter McCormack
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Ray Saunders as Jack Griffin
 
-  Chrissi Andrews Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Dana Blackmore as Bridie
 
-  Newfoundland Herald Audience Appreciation Award
 
-  Margaret Doyle True Spirit of the Festival Award
 
-  Allan R. Hillier Award for for costume that most enhances interpretation of overall production - Katherine Burgess
2001
“Waiting For The Parade” by John Murrell
 
-  The Chairman's Award for the best supporting performance by a actress - Christina Powell as Eve
2000
“West Moon” by Al Pitmann
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
 
-  Labatt's Canadian Play Award for the best presentation of a Canadian play
 
-  Newfoundland Herald Audience Appreciation Award
 
-  Margaret Doyle True Spirit of the Festival Award
 
-  Allan R. Hillier Award for for costume that most enhances interpretation of overall production - Cast
 
-  Special Adjudicator's Award - Ensemble Acting
1999
“A Day in the Wife of Avery Mann” by David Christner
 
-  Margaret Doyle True Spirit of the Festival Award
1998
“Jennie's Story” by Betty Lambert
 
-  Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Jim Hoskins
1997
“List of Lights” by Edward Riche
 
-  Thompson Trophy for the best performance by a person under the age of 21 - Darren MacDonald as Derek Kavanaugh
1996
“Sharon's Grave” by John B. Keane
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Robin Walters as Neelus Conlee
 
-  Margaret Doyle True Spirit of the Festival Award
 
-  Allan Power Memorial Trophy for excellence in lighting design - Robin Walters
 
-  Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Darren MacDonald as Jack Conlee
1995
“Remembrance” by Graham Reid
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
 
-  The Chairman's Award for the best supporting performance by a actress - Dawn Hynes as Deidre O'Brian
 
-  Thompson Trophy for the best performance by a person under the age of 21 - Lisa Green as Joan Donaghy
 
-  Newfoundland Herald Audience Appreciation Award
1994
“Nuts” by Tom Topor
 
-  Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Brian Manderville as ?
1993
“Of The Fields, Lately” by David French
1992
“Everybody Loves Opal” by John Patrick
 
-  The Chairman's Award for the best supporting performance by a actress - Dana Hynes as Gloria
 
-  Thompson Trophy for the best performance by a person under the age of 21 - Guy Oldford as the Doctor
 
-  Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Jim Hoskins
 
-  Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Guy Oldford as the Doctor
1991
“A Sea of White Horse” by Peter Dee
1990
“Fox Fire” by Susan Cooper & Hume Cronyn
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
 
-  OZ-FM Award for imagination and excellence in sound - Sean Delaney
1989
“P.S. Your Cat Is Dead” by James Kirkwood
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Tom Barron as Vito
 
-  Thompson Trophy for the best performance by a person under the age of 21 - Michael Hoskins as Jimmy
 
-  Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Clar Doyle
 
-  VOCM Scholarship - Joanne Drover as Kate
1988
“I'm Not Rappaport” by Herb Gardner
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Johnson Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Tom Barron as Midge Carter
 
-  Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Clar Doyle
1987
“Orphans” by Lyle Kessler
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Kevin Lewis
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Gerry Doyle as Harold, Reg Harte as Philip & Kevin Lewis as Treat
 
-  Newfoundland Herald Audience Appreciation Award
1986
“Tribute” by Bernie Slade
1985
“The Dresser” by Ronald Harwood
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Jerry Doyle
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Paul Rowe as Norman
1984
“Mass Appeal” by Bill Davis
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Jerry Doyle as Father Jim Farley
 
-  Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Clar Doyle
 
-  OZ-FM Award for imagination and excellence in sound - Ann Power
1983
“Da” by Hugh Leonard
 
-  Johnson Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Reg Harte as Da
 
-  Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Scott Hoar as Charlie Tynan
1982
“Whose life is it, anyway?” adapted for stage by Brian Clark from his television play
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
1981
“Not Recommended for Children” by Clar Doyle
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Jerry Doyle as Tim Cullen
 
-  Johnson Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Paul Rowe as Joe Cullen
 
-  Labatt's Canadian Play Award for the best presentation of a Canadian play
 
-  Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Clar Doyle
1980
“One Flew Over the Cookoo's Nest” adapted for the stage by Dale Wasserman from Ken Kesey's novel
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation - Gilles Lestage
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Jerry Doyle as Randle Patrick McMurphy
 
-  Johnson Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Paul Rowe as Billy Bibbit
 
-  VOCM Scholarship - Paul Rowe as Billy Bibbit
1979
“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Kevin Lewis as John Proctor (Co-winner)
 
-  Johnson Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Lorne Slaney as Deputy Govenor Danforth
 
-  The Chairman's Award for the best supporting performance by a actress - Kathy Pottle as Tituba
1978
“Equus” by Peter Shaffer
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Jerry Doyle as Martin Dysart
 
-  Johnson Cup for the best supporting performance by a man - Ed Knight as Alan Strang
 
-  The Governor's Cup for the best supporting performance by a actress - Audrey Sumner as Dora Strang
1977
“The Year of the Hiker” by John B Keane
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play (Co-winner)
 
-  Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Olga Cammell (Co-winner)
 
-  W. F. Galgay Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Audrey Sumner as Freda
 
-  Johnson Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Gerry Doyle as Joe
1976
“The Ecstasy of Rita Joe” by George Ryga
 
-  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play (Co-winner)
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
 
-  Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Susan Phillips (Co-winner)
 
-  W. F. Galgay Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Olga Kammel as Rita Joe
 
-  The Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Peter Burchert, Technical Director
1975
“Relocation” by Katherine Pottle
 
-  Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Jerry Doyle as Bert Clark
 
-  W. F. Galgay Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Audrey Summer as Martha Clark (Co-winner)
 
-  Labatt's Canadian Play Award for the best presentation of a Canadian play
1974
“The Fisherman's Ordeal” by Katherine Pottle
 
-  Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Edwin Knight as Will
 
-  VOCM Scholarship - Katherine Pottle as Mabel
1973
“Spring and Port Wine” by Bill Naughton
1972
“Everything in the Garden” by Edward Albee
1971
“The Land God Gave to Cain” adapted for stage by the Carol Players from Hammond Innes' novel
 
-  Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation - Orv. Matthews & Harold Bosche
1970
“Spoon River Anthology” adapted for stage by Charles Aidman from Edgar Lee Masters' novel
 
-  Dominion Drama Festival Award - “Charity” - for the best presentation of a full-length play
 
-  Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Patricia Carroll-Brown
 
-  The Governor's Cup for the best supporting performance by a actress - Margaret Ghory as The Lady in Brown
1969
“The Misunderstanding” by Albert Camus