The Players had a magnificently glittering evening last Saturday (14th April) at the annual Actco Awards where they scooped up a total of 4 Theas and where nominated for a further 6!

Winners

BEST PRODUCTION OF A COMEDY
The Lonesome West - Geraldine Browne

BEST DIRECTION OF A COMEDY
Jim Ivers - The Lonesome West

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE IN A LEADING ROLE IN A COMEDY
Ronan P. Byrne as Coleman Connor - The Lonesome West

DRAMA ADJUDICATOR'S AWARD - EXCELLENT OVERALL PRODUCTION VALUE & STAGE MANAGEMENT
Sharon Taylor & Terry O'Brien - Shining City

Nominations

BEST PRODUCTION OF A DRAMA
Shining City - Sharon Taylor

BEST DIRECTION OF A DRAMA
Cliona Kenny - Shining City

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE IN A LEADING ROLE IN A DRAMA
Stephen Flett as John -Shining City

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A COMEDY
Katharine O'Brien as Girleen - The Lonesome West

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN OF A COMEDY
Rodel Manoy - The Lonesome West

BEST SET DESIGN OF A COMEDY
Rodel Manoy - The Lonesome West

Well Done All!

But no resting on the laurels - we need you back here, same time next year and we want to see ten wins!

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The Toronto Irish Players

Welcome to TIP - Toronto's only Irish community theatre group!

For more than 35 years the Players have been bringing the best in Irish theatre to Toronto. We present two shows a year, always by Irish playwrights, one in Spring and another in Fall. For those of you of interested in taking and active role in the group, we have events throughout the year such as play-readings and the odd get-together in the pub or BBQ so it is always a good time to join and everyone is welcome regardless of level of experience. If you just wish to hear about upcoming plays join our mailing list and we'll be in touch!

The Toronto Irish Players (TIP) was founded by a group of new Irish immigrants in 1975 and is Toronto's only Irish community theatre group. Over the last 35 years we have produced more than 60 plays, connecting Toronto's Irish community and sharing Irish heritage with Toronto audiences by presenting classic and modern works from Irish playwrights.

TIP has been recognized with numerous awards at the Association of Community Theatres of Central Ontario (ACTCO) Theatre Festival, Theatre Ontario Festival and the Acting Irish International Theatre Festival.

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New Video of Toronto Irish Players over the Years!

2011/2012 Executive Committee

Congratulations, thanks and the best of luck to our new committee.

Committee Members
President	Alan Hunt
Treasurer	Maureen Dorey-Lukie
Secretary	Kelly McInnes
Producer	Geraldine Browne
Producer	Sharon Taylor
Liason	Myrthin Stagg
Season Development	Stephen Farrell