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
Dorothy “Bonnie” Bryant: Wyong Drama Group
Dorothy “Bonnie” Bryant has been a member of Wyong Drama Group for 50 years…
Read Story: Dorothy “Bonnie” Bryant: Wyong Drama Group
Robert Broadley: Strathfield Musical Society
By sheer coincidence, Bob and fellow recipient Robert Broadley were students just…
Read Story: Robert Broadley: Strathfield Musical Society
Bob Peet: Miranda Musical Society
Bob Peet, set designer and director extraordinaire, whose professional career began as a puppeteer…
Read Story: Bob Peet: Miranda Musical Society
Christopher Hamilton
Christopher Hamilton has had an illustrious 40 year career in community theatre as a performer…
Read Story: Christopher HamiltonStella Dougherty – GRAPA.
Stella Dougherty has been involved with community theatre in Griffith for over 25 years…
Read Story: Stella Dougherty – GRAPA.Jayne Hamilton
Jayne Hamilton has tickled the ivories for an average of six shows a year for 35 years in both community …
Read Story: Jayne HamiltonWalter Moore – Theatre on Chester
Walter Moore has been in the bio box for Theatre on Chester for 30 years. Lighting show…
Read Story: Walter Moore – Theatre on Chester
Lynn Trainor – Hunters Hill Theatre
Lynn’s journey on the Community Theatre road began in 1957 when she joined the Dominican Players…
Read Story: Lynn Trainor – Hunters Hill Theatre
Vince Cairncross – Bankstown Theatre Company
Vince joined the Bankstown Theatre Company in 1981. His first show was in the ensemble of Brigadoon…
Read Story: Vince Cairncross – Bankstown Theatre Company
Showing 2 – 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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