2007 Honoree - Tom Powers

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.

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	Ruddygore: 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 of the Board of Trustees, 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, Technical Director, Set Construction Chief, Theatre Liaison, 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	Summer Show - You Can't Take It With You: Set Construction Crew
2001	The Gondoliers: Set Designer, Technical Director, Newsletter Editor
2001	Summer Show - 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	Summer Show - 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	Summer Show - 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	Summer Show - 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	Summer Show - 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