Battlefords Community Players win multiple awards at Theatrefest 2018
It was another memorable performance for the Battlefords Community Players (BCP).
The local theatre troupe, who have thrilled audiences with live theatrical entertainment for over 65 years, were the big winners at the 86th Annual Theatrefest 2018 held in Weyburn from April 1-8.
The BCP’s production of Michel Tremblay’s For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, earned the group four prestigious awards including the McIntosh Memorial Cup for the top performance, the Goodfellow Award for Best Director Donna Challis, Technical Merit Award and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Jim Walls. Lynda Lyon-Walls also received an honourable mention as Best Actress.
“We are just so excited, we had an amazing week,” said director Donna Challis. “I’m so proud of the work that everyone put into the show.”