"“Indians”" takes awards
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The champagne buffet, sponsored by the Cayman Drama Society, is held annually to award trophies in different categories to people who have excelled in the Society's various dramatic productions, both on and off stage. In the running were "Ten Little Indians," "Pool's Paradise" and "Plaza Suite." Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Andy Jackson, and the results had been tabulated by the firm of Price Waterhouse & Co. According to a spokesman for the Cayman Drama Society, no one on the islands knew the names of the winners until the envelopes were opened before the enthusiastic audience on Wendesday evening.
GaleShaw and Mike Parker walked away with the two most coveted awards of the evening: She won the Best Actress Trophy for her portrayal of Penelope Toop in "Pool's Paradise." and he captured the Best Actor Award for his part as Sir Lawrence Wargrave in "Ten Little Indians."
The judges agreed that Mary Rees deserved the year's Best Director Award for the job she did on "Pool's Paradise.." and that play chalked up yet another award when Ken Clowes was named Best Stage Manager. The Best Supporting Actor was also Ken Clowes for his part as Phillip Lombard in "Ten Little Indians" and his counterpart in that category was Robyn Kalweit who was named Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the dowdy Emily Brent in "Ten Little Indians."
Top Awards in the Best Male and Female Character category went to John Wotten for his role as General MacKenzie in "The Little Indians" and to Angela Criton who played the maid in "Pool's Paradise." The "Indians" took two more categories as Mike Parker was named the Best Newcomer and Nick Press was awarded top honours for his Best Cameo Role as Anthony Marsden.
Award for the Best Set Design went to Margaretd Barwick and Gordon Alexander for "Ten Little Indians," and the Committee's Special Award was given to Catherine Davis for the job she has done in the make-up department over the years. Catherine leaves the Cayman Islands before years end. "Plaza Suite" achieved only a single award, but that one was fairly substantial, going to Joan Austin as Best Producer.
According to several members of the Society, the evening was not the total success anticipated, with as many as 40 persons who had reserved places not showing up at the last minute. The organisers were also criticised for excluding the local press from the gala affair, with press members intent on reporting on the event having to pay the scheduled $15 for admittance. One local reporter photographer who had paid for his ticket showed up but left his camera inside his car in protest. Halfway through the evening a committee member relented and promised that the Society would pick up the tab if the journalist agreed to go outside and get his camera.
On the whole, however, the Drama Society was proud of the awards, an officer said on Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Gale Shaw, president of the Cayman Drama Society, could not be reached for comment.
