Child Players ACT is a member of The Ovations - Canberra and Queanbeyan Performing Arts Awards

Child Players ACT is a member of The Combined Area Theatre Awards (CAT Awards)

2023 Awards and Commendations

Ovations Judges’ Awards for Outstanding Achievement
For Inclusivity
Providing audition-free programs where children regardless of age,
level of experience, or ability can develop theatre skills,
build confidence and create theatre in a
supportive and nurturing environment.

Ovations Judges’ Awards for Outstanding Achievement
For Mayor of Munchkin Land
An entertaining and educational production of a well written original script with opportunities to introduce multiple young people to complicated concepts in an inclusive environment, and engaging audience participation.

Ovations Outstanding Costume Design
Sarea Nicholas, Jessica Coates, Ange Fewtrell, Karen Malam,
Jane Espeland, Vicky Young and Bonnie Babic
Alice in Wonderland, Child Players ACT

Ovations Outstanding Youth Performance (18yo and under)
Jamie and Ryan Lloyd as the Tweedles
Alice in Wonderland, Child Players ACT

Ovations Behind the Scenes Award – Musical Theatre
Ryan d'Argeaval for numerous roles as Assistant Director,
Sword Master & Stage Manage
Pirates of Penzance, Child Players ACT

Silver CAT Award
BJ Anyos for her dedication and commitment to nurturing
young talent and excellence in all areas of theatrical production
through Child Players ACT.

CAT Commendation
For introducing children to topical issues such as elections, climate change, discrimination and diversity in Mayor of Munchkin Land, and for inclusivity with casting of The Pirates of Penzance

Previous Awards and Commendations

2022 Ovations Youth Award – Theatre
Asha Ellis as Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit - How Toys Become Real

2017 CAT Best Youth Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Max Etherington as Grandpa Joe
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

 

2015 CAT Magic Moment of Theatre
Reveal of the Giant in Queen of England Bedroom
The BFG

2014 CAT Encouragement Award
Nick Anyos Directing
The Witches

2011 CAT Best Costume Designer for a School or Youth Production
Sarea Coates, Pauline Simonetti and Cindy Hereth
The Jungle Book