It’s hard to believe that only five weeks have passed since ‘All My Sons’ premiered in the Abbey Arts Centre. Since then the show has participated in eight festivals on the All Ireland Amateur Drama circuit, winning multiple awards along the way. Cast and crew have travelled to five counties in the last few weeks to build the set and put on unforgettable performances (four shows in five nights in the first week!) and all the effort has paid off. With 1 First Place, 5 Seconds and 2 Thirds, we have secured our entry in both the Ulster Final in Ballymena and the All Ireland Final in Athlone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, there is a much more to the drama circuit than scoring points on a leaderboard. It wouldn’t be much fun without the support of all the wonderful people we met out on the road. Thanks to all of the committee members, technicians and volunteers who welcomed us into their theatres and halls like old friends, and of course thanks also to the local audiences who came to see us along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the fun continues! Ballyshannon Drama Society will host the Confined Finals from April 22nd to the 30th. Shortly after that, ‘All My Sons’ will participate in the Ulster Final in Ballymena in the first week of May (date to be drawn), followed by the All Ireland Final taking place from May 5th – 13th in the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For now, here is a recap of the nominations and awards ‘All My Sons’ has received so far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tubbercurry Drama Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of Performance: March 8th 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Third Place Overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Adjudicator’s Award – John Mc Hugh<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stage Presentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actor – Richard Hurst<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actress – Rachel O’Connor <\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting Actor – Terence Mc Eneaney <\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting Actress – Ailis Mc Intyre<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kiltyclogher Drama Festival Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of Performance: March 10th, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n First Place Overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actor – Richard Hurst<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actress – Rachel O’Connor<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Audience Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Director – Trish Keane<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blue Riband<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actress – Audrey Davitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actor – Terence Mc Eneaney<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Enniskillen Drama Festival Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of Performance: March 11th, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Place Overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Promising Young Actor – Bert \/John Mc Hugh<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actor – Richard Hurst<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actress – Rachel O’Connor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Director – Trish Keane<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Audience Award <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Dramatic Moments <\/p>\n\n\n\n Troy Devanney…<\/p>\n\n\n\n A. Kissing Anne<\/p>\n\n\n\n B. Fight scene with Joe Keller<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Set Design <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Costumes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actor – Troy Devaney<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Castleblayney Drama Festival Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of Performance: March 12th, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Place Overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actress – Deirdre Ferguson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Lighting – Shane Patterson and Chris Dykes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Costume<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actor – Richard Hurst <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actress – Rachel O’Connor <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actor – Troy Devaney<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Strabane Drama Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of Perfomance: March 19th, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Third Place Overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actor – Richard Hurst<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actress – Rachel O’Connor<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Audience Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actor – Terence Mc Eneaney <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lighting – Chris Dykes and Shane Patterson<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Glenamaddy Drama Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of Performance: March 27th, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Place Overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adjudicator’s Award – Costumes <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Director – Trish Keane<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Lighting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Sound<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actress – Audrey Davitt <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actress – Deirdre Ferguson <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actor – Richard Hurst<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actress- Rachel O’Connor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Set<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mid-Ulster Drama Festival, Carrickmore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of Performance: March 30th, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Place Overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actress – Rachel O’Connor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adjudicator’s Award for Acting – Richard Hurst<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Effective Use of Costume<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actress- Audrey Davitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actor – Troy Devanny<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actor – Richard Hurst<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Overall Director -Trish Keane<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Moment of Theatre – Rachel O’Connor, “God does not let a son be killed my his Father”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Newtownstewart Drama Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date of Performance: April 9th, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Place Overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winner of the Audience Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actress – Rachel O’Connor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actress\u00a0– Deirdre Ferguson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actress – Audrey Davitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Supporting Actor – Troy Ferguson, Terence Mc Eneaney<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Actor – Richard Hurst<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Producer – Trish Keane<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s hard to believe that only five weeks have passed since ‘All My Sons’ premiered in the Abbey Arts Centre. 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