Hall of Fame
Honouring the Heart of Community Theatre
Behind every standing ovation is someone who made it all possible. Welcome to the ACT Hall of Fame – where legacy lives on.
Hall of Fame Awards
Brenda Warren
Neil Litchfield
Pauline Paull: Bankstown Musical Society
Joel Beskin: Gold Coast
Mary Bentley: Willoughby Musical Society
Lynn Harnwell: Nowra Players
Elaine Gow: Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society
Marleen Nandi: Woodstock Players
Barry Springett: Willoughby Theatre Company
Dorothy “Bonnie” Bryant: Wyong Drama Group
Robert Broadley: Strathfield Musical Society
Bob Peet: Miranda Musical Society
Christopher Hamilton
Stella Dougherty – GRAPA.
Jayne Hamilton
Walter Moore – Theatre on Chester
Lynn Trainor – Hunters Hill Theatre
Vince Cairncross – Bankstown Theatre Company
Betty Cairncross – Bankstown Theatre Company
Martin Mitchell – Waverley Lugar Brae Players & ACT Inc
Carla Moore – Theatre on Chester
Col Peet – Miranda Musical Society and ACT Inc.
Rob Lang – Cumberland Gang Show
Roger McKenzie
Pat Slattery
Paul Holmes
Wendy Fahey
Coralie Wood
Roslyn English
Duncan Sims
Darryl Davis
Daryl Kirkness
Tom Sweeney OAM
Kevin Booth, Alan Mundy, Janice Harris and Peter Fordham
James Worner
Caroline Reddel
Rod Drummond
Andrew Davis
Tim Dennis
Diane Crease
About the Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to recognise those who have dedicated 20+ years to community theatre. We especially celebrate the unsung heroes — backstage crew, production managers, organisers, and volunteers — who make the magic happen off-stage.
Nominations are open to ACT members. Lets honour those who’ve lit the stage from behind the scenes.
Inducted Legends
Celebrating the extraordinary individuals who have shaped community theatre for over two decades
Betty Cairncross – Bankstown Theatre Company
Betty is known in the company as Queen Bet which was bestowed on her when made an appearence…
Read Story: Betty Cairncross – Bankstown Theatre CompanyMartin Mitchell – Waverley Lugar Brae Players & ACT Inc
Martin was nominated by the Waverley Lugar Brae Players ( Sydney ) and founding executive of The Association…
Read Story: Martin Mitchell – Waverley Lugar Brae Players & ACT Inc
Carla Moore – Theatre on Chester
Carla was nominated by The Theatre on Chester, Epping, where she has been an active…
Read Story: Carla Moore – Theatre on Chester
Col Peet – Miranda Musical Society and ACT Inc.
Col Peet was nominated by the Miranda Musical Society where he builds sets with his…
Read Story: Col Peet – Miranda Musical Society and ACT Inc.
Rob Lang – Cumberland Gang Show
Robert was nominated by the Cumberland Gang Show. He has been the Producer/Director…
Read Story: Rob Lang – Cumberland Gang Show
Roger McKenzie
As a young adult Roger sang, acted, did costumes, marketing and occasionally directed…
Read Story: Roger McKenzie
Pat Slattery
Pat is something of an icon in Coffs Harbour community theatre, having directed for every group…
Read Story: Pat Slattery
Paul Holmes
Paul was involved in over 100 productions during his lifetime. He stared in dozens of productions..
Read Story: Paul Holmes
Wendy Fahey
WENDY FAHEY is not only a Musician, Performer, Director, Teacher and Entrepreneur but also, owing to a love of..
Read Story: Wendy Fahey
Showing 3 – 5 of 40 Hall of Fame Members
Nominate a Legend
Help us celebrate the unsung heroes who make community theatre possible
Minimum 20 years of service
Email your nominations to:
ros@communitytheatre.com.au
Must be nominated by an
ACT member
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