Mokami Players, Happy Valley·Goose Bay
Formed in 1974, the Mokami Players theatre group has become a fixture on the theatrical landscape of the province.
The group's origins arose from the musical interests of Tim Borlase and Edmund McClean when when both men parlayed that interest into a 1974 production of Jesus Christ Superstar and Aquarius. One year later the group really came into being with the production of The Ecstacy of Rita Jo by George Ryga and three years later the group won it first of many drama festival awards.
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
“Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker
- Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Emily Philpott as Lauren.
- Adjudicator Discretionary Award for Best Ensemble.
2018
No Festival Production
2017
“Salt-Water Moon” by David French
- Thompson Trophy for the best actress or actor under the age of 21 - Jamie Felsberg as Jacob.
2016
“A Guide to Mourning” by Eugene Stickland
- Sarah McDonald Memorial Award for the best supporting performance by an actress - Karla Abbass as Sandy Pringle.
- Reg Harte Memorial Award for the best supporting performance by an actor - Val Oliver as Derek.
- Thompson Trophy for the best actress or actor under the age of 21 - Jamie Felsberg as Lewis.
- Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Jamie Felsberg as Lewis.
2015
“Agnes Of God” by John Pielmeier
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full -length play
- Neala F. Griffin Trophy for the best direction - Jamie Skidmore
- Thompson Trophy for the best actress or actor under the age of 21 - Louna Fezoui as Agnes.
2014
“Girl in the Goldfish Bowl” by Morris Panych
2013
“Unity (1918)” by Kevin Kerr
- Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
- Newfoundland Herald Audience Appreciation Award
- Transcontinental Media Scholarship Award - Louna Fezoui, Production Crew: Lighting
2012
“Bedtime Stories” by Norm Foster
2011
“If We Are Women” by Joanna McClelland Glass
- Chrissi Andrews Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Fiona Anderson as Rachel Cohen
- Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Kathleen Hicks
2010
“The Long Weekend” by Norm Foster
2009
No Festival Production
2008
No Festival Production
2007
No Festival Production
2006
No Festival Production
2005
“Elizabeth Rex” by Timothy Findley
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
- Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
- Chrissi Andrews Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Merill Strachan as Elizabeth I
- Reg Harte Memorial Award for the best supporting performance by a man - Phillip Matz as Ned (Beatice)
- Thompson Trophy for the best performance by a person under the age of 21 - Yanael Queval as Harry (Hero)
- Allan R. Hillier Award for for costume that most enhances interpretation of overall production - Mary Horne & Kathleen Hicks
- OZ-FM Award for imagination and excellence in sound - Northern Mosiac
- Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Yanael Queval as Harry (Hero)
2004
“Lovers” by Brian Friel
- Chairman's Award for the best supporting performance by a woman - Cavell Simmonds as Cissy Cassidy
- Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Siobhan Enright
2003
“The Edible Woman” by Dave Carley
- Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation - Tim Borlase
- Chrissi Andrews Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Megan Jones as Marion McAlpin (2)
2002
“A Second Wind” by Ian C. Feltham
- Labatt's Canadian Play Award for the best presentation of a Canadian play
2001
“Lettice and Lovage” by Peter Shaffer
- Allan R. Hillier Award for for costume that most enhances interpretation of overall production - Mary Horne
2000
“A Day in the Death of Joe Egg” by Peter Nichols
1999
“Dangerous Liaisons” by Christopher Hampton
- Basil Hutton Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Merrill Strachan as La marquise de Merteuil
1998
No Festival Production
1997
No Festival Production
1996
No Festival Production
1995
No Festival Production
1994
“Jake's Women” by Neil Simon
- Thompson Trophy for the best performance by a person under the age of 21 - Sarah Sullivan as Molly
1993
No Festival Production
1992
“Sisters” by James Shirley
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
- Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Tim Borlase
- W. F. Galgay Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Dorothy King as Sister Mary
- Labatt's Canadian Play Award for the best presentation of a Canadian play
- OZ-FM Award for imagination and excellence in sound - Sean McLennon
- Allan Power Memorial Trophy for excellence in lighting design - Penny Hamilton
- Walter C. Chambers Memorial Scholarship - Dorothy King
- VOCM Scholarship - Tim Borlase, Director
1991
No Festival Production
1990
“See How They Run” by Philip King
- W. F. Galgay Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Stacey Pike as Penelope Toop
- Chairman's Award for the best supporting performance by a woman - Philomena Abbass as Ida
- Thompson Trophy for the best performance by a person under the age of 21 - Steven Eagles as the Rev. Authur Humphrey
- Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Steven Eagles as the Rev. Authur Humphrey
1989
“Blood Relations” by Sharon Pollock
- Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation
- Chairman's Award for the best supporting performance by a woman - Stacey Pike as Miss Lizzie/Bridget (Co-winner)
1988
No Festival Production
1987
No Festival Production
1986
“The Lion in Winter” by James Goldman
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival Award for the best presentation of a full-length play
- Harvey Rose Bowl for best visual presentation - Jim Shea, Frank Moriarity & Kathleen Crowe
- Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - James Shea
- Honourary Chairman's Award for the best performance by a man - Stuart Fairherst as King Henry II
- W. F. Galgay Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Merrill Strachan as Eleanor, wife of King Henry II
- Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Jim Shea, Frank Moriarity & Kathleen Crowe
- Walter C. Chambers Memorial Scholarship - Jim Shea
- Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Paul Dawe as John, youngest son of Henry II
1985
“Absurd Person Singular” by Alan Ayckbourn
- W. F. Galgay Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Cindy Wass as Jane
- Chairman's Award for the best supporting performance by a woman - Merrill Strachan as Marion
- Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Jim Shea
- OZ-FM Award for imagination and excellence in sound - John Hicks
- VOCM Scholarship - Jim Shea, Director
1984
“Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf” by Edward Albee
1983
No Festival Production
1982
“For You, Dear Hubbard” by Ian Strachan
- Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Margaret Wakeham
- Labatt's Canadian Play Award for the best presentation of a Canadian play
- Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Merrill Strachan
- VOCM Scholarship - Cindy Wass as Mina Hubbard
1981
“Les Belles Soeurs” by Michel Tremblay
1980
“The Ballad of the Sad Cafe” by Carson McCullers
- Neala F. Griffin Trophy for best direction - Edmund MacLean
- W. F. Galgay Memorial Award for the best performance by a woman - Marilyn Maclean as Miss Amelia Evans
1979
“The Maids” and “Death Watch” by Jean Genet
- VOCM Scholarship - Boyd Norman as Lanfranc
1978
No Festival Production
1977
“America Hurrah” by Jean-Claude van Italie
- Hans Tode Memorial Trophy for innovative and imaginative set design - Tim Borlase
- Dorothy Ann Matthews Memorial Scholarship - Eric Rumboldt as the Politician
- VOCM Scholarship - Tim Borlase, Director