Who are the stars?

Find out more about the actors and the productions which have been nominated for Actor Boy Awards tomorrow.

Actor in a lead role:

A vengeful schizophrenic, the office loud-mouthed bully, a dashing English bookkeeper, an arrogant professor and a witty con artist take centre stage as the leading men up for top honours in this year's Actor Boy Awards.

André Morris:

Tipped by critics as the find of the year, in 'Judgement' Morris plays the vengeful Richard Thompson hell-bent on getting even with his past love by seducing her best friend. Morris' ability to switch from the suave and loving to the deadly and dangerous keeps audiences at the edge of their seats, as he manipulates and browbeats both women to get his way. Pulling on research, including the work of Paul Campbell, Morris more than pulls his weight as part of a three-team cast-bringing loads of energy and emotion to the stage. With regards to his nomination he is so thankful that out of the many productions staged over the year, his performance was noted among such great actors.

Christopher McFarlane:

The office loud-mouthed bully, Chris McFarlane constantly commands attention as Horace in 'Appropriate Behaviour'.

Territorial and assertive but with a level of controlled dynamism, Horace bulldozes his way through office policy and politics refusing to be less than the 'top-dog'. McFarlane embodies the complex psyche of character filling the stage with endless energy and virility. Already a winner in this category for his role as Caliban in 'A Tempest', McFarlane is surprised, yet pleased with his nomination.

Keiran King:

As the dashing and handsome Englishman Robert Rutherford in 'White Witch', Keiran King is central to the unmasking of Annie Palmer's character as simply a woman. It is not enough that King has the looks for the part, his research into speech patterns from the region of England where the character originated, as well as 19th century manners and etiquette moves audiences beyond the book keeper trying to learn about sugar-cane cultivation to a man enamoured by the beauty of the island and two disparate women. King is a firm believer that the local theatre landscape needs to devote more time and energy to training, consuming world theatre and making more informed art.

Peter Haley:

Natural British charm, boldness and wit are the key traits Peter Haley brings to the character Professor Higgins in the production 'Pygmalian'. Based on a challenge from his friend, Higgins attempts to transform Eliza Dolittle's speech from the strong cockney accent to the socially accepted British Standard English in order to pass her off as a Duchess at an upcoming ball. With over five decades in theatre, Haley captures the arrogance and stubbornness of a man driven by social norms with consummate ease, relishing the opportunity to work with the astounding Leonie Forbes as well as the students at The School of Drama. While jesting that after five ABA nominations it would be nice to actually win, Haley considers the recognition an honour.

Alwyn Scott:

Never failing to bring his 'A game' to the stage, Alwyn Scott shows off award-winning talent in the title role of Tartuffe. Scott moves the character from fake fawning demeanour to a cunning con-man while commanding the rhyming verse of French writer Moliere. Not an easy feat, but one that Scott renders so realistic it appears effortless. In 'Tartuffe', Scott is in his comfort zone, capturing the nuances and culture of the 17th century in a delightful interpretation that translated to the local stage. A many-time winner and multiple nominee, Scott is no stranger to the ABA winners circle.