Don McCann was a life time resident of the City of Oswego, Advertising Manager for the Pall-Times for many years, and life-long member of the Oswego Players. Don loved all aspects of theater. Over the years he acted in many productions of the OP, held various officer’s positions on the Board of Directors, and directed many of the group’s productions through the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Don also wrote a number of plays himself and held the position of Historian for the group for decades.
In honor of Don’s numerous contributions to the Oswego Players, the group sponsors the Don McCann Playwriting Competition each year. Playwrights from around the county are invited to submit an original one-act play for judging. This year’s competition saw several very impressive submissions. The group’s Play Writing Committee was very proud to announce Sarah Galvin as the 2021 award recipient for her play, “Candy.”
The Oswego Players will be hosting a Special Open House in the Frances Marion Brown Theater featuring Sara’s award-winning play, titled “Candy”, directed by Gina Wentworth on March 4th at 7:30 pm. In lieu of tickets, patrons will be asked to make a donation to the McCann Competition.
The event will start with a Meet and Greet with Refreshments followed by an 8 pm program to include:
“The Universal Language” A short play directed by Norm Berlin III
Improv Games with Audience Participation
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“Candy” by Sarah Galvin, Directed by Gina Wentworth