2025 Adjudicators

Debbie Collins

Debbie Collins

Speech Arts and Drama

Debbie has been a performer in musical theatre for over 35 years, as a singer, dancer and actor in shows such as Jolson (E&B Productions), A Chorus Line (Limelight Theatre), and The Producers (Mirvish, Neptune, and Stage West). She also holds a letter of standing in dance and taught for six years at Claude Watson School for the Arts.

She was assistant to the artistic director in the Skydome Opening Ceremonies and has written and produced The Judy Garland Story, Mixed Doubles, Debbie's One Woman Show, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, and The Radio Show. Deb choreographed the half time show for the Grey Cup at Skydome and Mary Kay industrial shows. She has had the thrill of performing for Canadian troupes both overseas and in the Arctic. Deb has also done extra work in films and has performed in various television shows. Recent acting and directing credits include productions at Theatre Orangeville, Orillia Opera House, South Simcoe Theatre, Stirling Festival Theatre, and the North American Tour of Saturday Night Fever.