While theatres and concert venues may be closed, the CAT gala night went ahead, albeit on a different stage.

The coveted 'gongs' were handed out in a pre-produced online video, with dozens of performers and production personnel in the ACT and southern NSW recognised for their achievement in 2019.

"It's been a challenging few months," CAT awards CEO Coralie Wood OAM said.

"The twin challenges of the bushfire crisis and now COVID-19 forced the postponement, then the cancellation of the awards night at Canberra's Llewellyn Hall.

"While it was heartbreaking to have to call off the Llewellyn Hall event, we are delighted that we've come up with a fabulous alternative."

Walking away with the coveted gongs were:

Best youth actor in a featured role in a play:

Brad Worthington - As Reverend John Hale in The Crucible, Oxley College

Best youth actor in a featured role in a musical:

Luke McClay - As Brit in We Will Rock You, Chevalier College

Best youth actress in a featured role in a play:

Claire Allan - As Tituba in The Crucible, Oxley College

Best youth actress in a featured role in a musical:

Annie Turner - As Scaramouche in We Will Rock You, Chevalier Collegw

Best youth actor in a leading role in a play:

Thomas Rapp - As John Proctor in The Crucible, Oxley College

Best youth actress in a leading role in a play:

Jade Gillis - As Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, Oxley College

Best musical direction for a school or youth production:

Barbara Griffin - We Will Rock You, Chevalier College

A full list of nominees can be found here.

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