Yeoman of Regard - 2007
Tom’s introduction to the technical work behind the scenes of The Sudbury Savoyards in 1988 was merely running a lunch-hour errand with David Larrick to pick up some set pieces. Fortunately for the Company, he was completely hooked. Over the years we can credit Tom with roles such as Set Construction Chief, Technical Director, Second Trombone, then Chairman, of the Board of Trustees, Theatre Liaison, Set Designer, Float Builder, Assistant Stage Manager, and even Summer Show Actor, as well as the Founder and Editor of “The Sudbury Savoyards Sandwich Board” newsletter in 1995, the introduction of the official Tech Shirt in 1998, and in 2003 the proposal of the prestigious “Yeomen of Regard” honor. Tom Powers has not only met the criteria, but exceeded it, with his enthusiasm, deep understanding, patience and vision.
| YEAR | PRODUCTION | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Utopia, Ltd. | participated in some way, but not sure how (says he probably forgot to sign in at Tech Day, but he has the certificate to prove it!) |
| 1989 | HMS Pinafore | Lighting Construction Crew |
| 1990 | Ruddigore | Set Construction Crew, Lighting Equipment Construction Crew |
| 1991 | The Gondoliers | Stage Carpenter |
| 1992 | The Sorcerer | Set Construction Chief |
| 1993 | The Pirates of Penzance | Set Construction Chief, Second Trombone, School Liaison |
| 1994 | Patience | Set Construction Chief, Second Trombone, School Liaison |
| 1995 | The Mikado | Set Construction Chief, Second Trombone, School Liaison, Founded and Edited “The Sudbury Savoyards Sandwich Board” Newsletter, first issue Summer 1995 |
| 1996 | Princess Ida | Set Construction Chief, Second Trombone, School Liaison, Newsletter Editor |
| 1997 | The Yeomen of the Guard | Set Construction Chief, School Liaison, Newsletter Editor, Nominating Committee |
| 1998 | Trial by Jury / HMS Pinafore | Set Designer, Set Construction Chief, Theater Liaison, Technical Director, Newsletter Editor |
| 1999 | Iolanthe | Technical Director, Sound Liaison, Assistant Set Designer, Theatre Liaison, Newsletter Editor, Designed Official Sudbury Savoyards Tech shirt |
| 2000 | Ruddigore | Technical Director, Newsletter Editor |
| 2000 | You Can't Take It With You | Set Construction Crew |
| 2001 | The Gondoliers | Set Designer, Technical Director, Newsletter Editor |
| 2001 | Blithe Spirit | Set Construction Crew |
| 2002 | The Sorcerer | Set Construction Chief, Newsletter Editor |
| 2003 | Patience | Set Construction Chief, Asst. Stage Manager, Trustee, Newsletter Editor |
| 2003 | Hay Fever | "David Bliss", Master Carpenter, Chairman of the Board of Trustees |
| 2004 | The Pirates of Penzance | Set Construction, Chief, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Newsletter Editor |
| 2004 | The Boys Next Door | Master Carpenter, Set Construction, Chairman of the Board of Trustees |
| 2005 | The Mikado | Set Construction Chief, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Newsletter Editor |
| 2005 | The Matchmaker | "Malachi Stack", Set Designer, Co-Technical Director; |
| 2006 | The Grand Duke | Set Construction Chief, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Newsletter Editor |
| 2006 | California Suite | Set Design Consultant, Set Construction Co-Chief, Props and Set Crew, Photographer, “Special Thanks” |
| 2007 | Iolanthe | Set Construction Chief, Assistant Stage Manager, Newsletter Editor |
Induction Ceremony - March 3, 2007
