ACT BURSARY 

Big congratulations to Stuart Seibel — this year’s recipient of the Asparagus Community Theatre Bursary!

Our scholarship committee members, Kaila Sinclair and Pat Sinclair, had a lovely time chatting with Stu and fellow recipients at the PVSS Scholarship Tea on Friday.

Wishing Stuart and the entire PVSS Class of 2025 all the best as you step into your next chapter. Go shine! 

Photo: Kaila and Pat Sinclair with bursary recipient Stuart Seibel at the PVSS Scholarship Tea.

OZONE FESTIVAL 2026

This May Soap Theatre hosted the 2026 OZone Festival including the awards banquet. Punch Up actress, Mandy Penner received The ‘Best Performance in a Female Supporting Role’ award on behalf of Asparagus Theatre. 

Congratulations to Shuswap Theatre,  SOAP Theatre, Playliterate Productions, Red Dot Players, and Powerhouse Theatre on their well deserved awards. 

OZONE 2026 Awards:

Special Awards

* Ozzie Award (Sponsored by TBC Okanagan Zone) — Kim and Susan MacMillan (Shuswap Theatre)

Competitive Awards

* Wilson Family Award for Best Newcomer (Sponsored by James Bowlby) — Kira Usher (SOAP Theatre, Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet)

*Best Backstage Cooperation - Shuswap Theatre, The Book of Will

* Best Ensemble Award (Sponsored by Norah Ferguson) — Cast of West Moon (Playliterate Productions, West Moon)

* Best Props (Sponsored by Shakespeare Kelowna) — Frankie Quick (SOAP Theatre, Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet)

* Best Set Decor (Sponsored by Powerhouse Theatrical Society) — Raine Simon (Powerhouse Theatre, Alice in Wonderland)

* Best Sound Design (Sponsored by Barb Keith) — DeAnna MacArthur and Lauren Frost (Playliterate Productions, West Moon)

* Best Costume Design (Sponsored by Authentic Plaques and Trophies) — Joan Sasges (Powerhouse Theatre, Alice in Wonderland)

* Best Lighting Design (Sponsored by George Young) — Jim Clayton (Shuswap Theatre, The Book of Will)

* Best Set Design (Sponsored by Zara Olivia) — Cara Nunn assisted by Bill Haidei (Powerhouse Theatre, Alice in Wonderland)

* Best Performance Supporting Male Role (Sponsored by SOAP) — Neil Ritcey (SOAP Theatre, Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet)

* Best Performance Supporting Female Role (Sponsored by Greg Heuman) — Mandy Penner (Asparagus Theatre, Punch Up)

* Best Performance Leading Male Role (Sponsored by Shuswap Theatre) — Howard DeLong (Shuswap Theatre, The Book of Will)

* Best Performance Leading Female Role (Sponsored by Monty Hughes) — Sarah Foss (Red Dot Players, Marion Bridge)

* Best Director (Sponsored by Debbie Helf) — Julia Body (Shuswap Theatre, The Book of Will)

* Runner Up Production (Sponsored by Rose & Neil Wayside) — The Book of Will (Shuswap Theatre)

* Best Production (Allum Cup) (Sponsored by TBC Okanagan Zone) — West Moon (Playliterate Productions)

Special Certificate

* Extraordinary Achievement in Puppet Design, Construction, and Animation — Cast and Production Team of Alice in Wonderland (Powerhouse Theatre)