Encore! Theatre Arts ends each season with an awards banquet, The Rubye Awards. This formal event is held in the style of the Academy Awards. We recognize outstanding actors, voted upon by the Tulsa community. We also show our gratitude for our volunteers, donors, and sponsors who helped make our shows possible.
The Rubye Awards are named after Rubye Naomi Barker, grandmother of Artistic Director, Joshua Branson Barker. Rubye was a model and actress, and enjoyed attending Joshua's productions as he was growing up.
Rubye passed away in 2002, and Encore! Theatre Arts is proud to name their awards banquet after her. In every Encore! Theatre Arts production, Joshua includes at least one prop, costume, or set piece that belonged to Rubye.
The 2011 Rubye Awards were sponsored by Chimi's Mexican Restaurant and First Class Limousine. Three limousines escorted all the actors who were nominated for a Rubye Award. FOX23 News Anchor, Ron Terrell, hosted the evening. See below for the Rubye Award winners and for photos of the exciting evening!
Youth Categories
Favorite Comedic Actor
Anthony Conroy as Augustus Gloop, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Comedic Actress
Tabitha Littlefield as Tabaqui, The Jungle Book
Favorite Dramatic Actor
Matthew Morrison as Montgomery, Fame
Favorite Dramatic Actress
Victoria Hannath as Susan, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Favorite Actor in a Lead Role
Blake Simpson as Charlie Bucket, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Actress in a Lead Role
Neosha Pendergraft as Alice, Alice in Wonderland
Favorite Actor in a Supporting Role
Christian Shaw as Mr. Tumnus, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Favorite Actress in a Supporting Role
Haley Isler as Dormouse, Alice in Wonderland
Favorite Actor in a Character Role
Reed Probst as Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland
Favorite Actress in a Character Role
Tabitha Littlefield as Tabaqui, The Jungle Book
Favorite Voice
Anthony Conroy as Augustus Gloop, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Duo
Reed Probst (Turtle) & Jordan Buie (Gryphon)
Alice in Wonderland
Favorite Duo, Youth & Adult
Victoria Hannath (Tweedledee) with Mindy Barker (TweedleDum)
Alice in Wonderland
Favorite Ensemble & Dance Scene
Oompa Loompas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Adult Categories
Favorite Adult Comedic Actor
Jared Barker as Uncle Andrew
The Magician’s Nephew
Favorite Adult Comedic Actress
Sarah Woldum as Truvy, Steel Magnolias
Favorite Adult Dramatic Actor
Jared Barker as Fr. Christmas
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Favorite Adult Dramatic Actress
Tamara Faylor as M’Lynn, Steel Magnolias
Favorite Voice (Adult)
Rebekah Liston as Mrs. Gloop
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Jared Barker as March Hare
Alice in Wonderland
Favorite Adult Duo
Jared Barker (March Hare) with
Joshua Barker (Mad Hatter)
Alice in Wonderland
Bravo! Award
Tamara Faylor, Victoria Hannath, Matthew Morrison
In recognition of loyalty, dedication, and inspiration
in upholding the mission of Encore! Theatre Arts
2010-2011 Season Donors & Sponsors
$2500 and above: Anonymous
$1000-$2499: Polly Noble, Interstate Electric
$500-$999: Chimi's Mexican Restaurant, Bryce Hill Law Firm, Tulsa Little Theatre, Justice Golf Car
$250-$499: Tulsa World of Gymnastics, Eric VanZee, Sweet Tooth Candy
$100-$249: Malinda Brown, Cascairo Family, Drysdales, Brandy Edwards, Fox Family, Isler Family, Mierendorf Family, Murrah Family, Pediatric Eye Associates, Shaw Homes, Woldum Family, University of Tulsa, Wal-Mart Supercenter of Owasso
2011 Rubye Award Winners
2011 Rubye Awards Sponsored By
