Spectrum Theatre Group has received three nominations from the Canberra Area Theatre (CAT) Awards panel of judges.
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The nominations are for Robyn Whitby, Best Costumes for a School of Youth Production, Aladdin Jr, John Fraser, Best Original Work, ‘Hands Up Who’s Not Here’ and Di Johnson, Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Gloria Clements in ‘Hands Up Who’s Not Here’.
Ms Whitby said that for such a big production it was not possible to do the costuming without a team effort.
“It wasn’t all me. It was a team effort with director Amber Little who did much of the design,” Ms Whitby said.
“It was very enjoyable and I loved the outcome because it was so colourful,” she added.
This is Ms Whitby’s second nomination. Her first was a number of years ago for the musical Annie, also performed by Spectrum.
Mr Fraser said he was “ecstatic” when he was told by his brother in Nowra that he had been nominated for his play.
“I was really quite excited and very happy to see Di (Johnson) nominated too. Everything exceeded my expectations,” he said.
“It is such a good catalyst for the play and I can now go to different publishers knowing it has received a nomination. I would like to get it published,” he said.
“This is one of the best accolades you can receive coming from your peers in the same industry.”
This is Mr Fraser’s third nomination in the CAT Awards, the first being for Best Actor in a Musical in Annie and then Best Actor for his role in David Williamson play, Travelling North.
Ms Johnson said that it wasn’t on her radar at all and was “totally surprised and very happy” when writer and director Mr Fraser sent her a text on Monday evening.
“I was happy for John too and happy that I could do the character that he wanted,” Ms Johnson said.
The Canberra Area Theatre Awards cover companies in Merimbula, Albury-Wodonga out to Wagga Wagga, Griffiths, Nowra, Canberra and Bowral and many places in between.