The Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to encourage, develop and maintain community theatre in Alberta, The main vehicle for pursuing this mandate is the adult, non-professional one-act play festivals held throughout Alberta.
Regional organizations in each of nine zones host annual festivals, which bring together community groups in a celebration and sharing of theatre excellence. these festivals are adjudicated by a theatre professional or educator who elevates and provides constructive criticism to all participants. The adjudicator also selects one play to represent the region at the annual provincial festival, which is held in a different community each year.
ADFA was formed in 1969 to assume the festival organization duties formerly run by the Drama Department of Alberta Culture but its traditions stem from community festivals that date back to early 1930’s. The organization’s Board of Directors consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and representatives from each of the nine regions.
While there are many established community theatre groups that present a wide range of entertainment in these festivals, new participants and volunteers are most welcome.
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March 21st, 20102010
April 14th, 20102010 Results
Provincial One-Act Play Festival
Outstanding Production – Almost A Love Story by Louis B. Hobson Casino Productions, Calgary.
Best Actor – Matt Moleneux – Foothills Theatrical Society, Okotoks for his portrayal of Michael in Michael and Karen
Best Actress – Kayla McLeod – Medicine Hat – for her portrayal of Donna in The Dreamer Examines His Pillow.
Best Director – Gerald Osborne – Edmonton – for Ravenous which he also wrote.
Best Overall Technical – iiii Productions of Edmonton – for Ravenous.
Edmonton Festival:
Winning Play: ”Ravenous” by Gerald Osborn and directed by Gerald Osborn
Outstanding Director -Michael Beamish for “Legion Blues”
Outstanding Performance – Crystal Jean for “Guy Versus Gayle: A Modern Romance”
Outstanding Performance – Nicole Lemay for “Before I Met Tatenda”
Outstanding New Work - Jacqueline Lamb for “Before I Met Tatenda”
Foothills Festival:
Winning Play: ”Michael and Karen” by Paul Rancourt and directed by Paul Rancour
Outstanding Director -Kathy Wilson for “Juliet’s Garden”
Outstanding Performance – Laura Ferguson for “The Problem”
Outstanding Performance – Matt Molyneu for “Michael and Karen”
Peace Festival:
Winning Play: ”Time Flies” presented by Katie’s Playhouse
Outstanding Director -Ruth Francour for “Time Flies”
Outstanding Performance – Ruby Builock
Outstanding Performance – Shaun Jones
Big Valley Festival:
Outstanding Production: Hell & Back – Churchmice Players
Best Actor – Conor Smith – for his portrayal of Frankie in Hell & Back
Best Actress – Dawn Marshall – Whyte Manna
Best Director – Bill Castleman – Mainstreet Players – for Whyte Manna
Adjudicator’s Choice – Debbie Williams – Whyte Manna
Calgary Festival:
Outstanding Production: Almost a Love Story- Casino Productions
Best Actor (TIE) – Mattie Overall – IC – Parenthesis Company
- Joshua Baker – IC – Parenthesis Company
Best Actress – Shelby Reinitz – Identity.com – Attic Players
Best Director – Carla Samuelson – IC – Parenthesis Company
Best Overall Technical – IC – Parenthesis Company
Outstanding Original Script – Louis B. Hobson -Almost a Love Story- Casino Productions
Chinook/Cypress Festival:
Outstanding Production: The Dreamer Examines His Pillow – Medicine Hat
Yellowhead Festival:
Outstanding Production: Old Boots – Whitecourt