Gaslight Theatre recognizes its outstanding volunteers and stage talent at the annual Charlie Awards Ceremony with several awards. The Charlie Awards, which are presented for excellence on stage, are named for Charles Norman Duff, a supporter of the Gaslight Theatre at its inception and for many years following. The Ron O’Neal Friend of the Gaslight Award

The Ron O’Neal Friend of the Gaslight Award is presented to an outstanding volunteer for service above and beyond the call of duty. Recipients may be recognized for their work on stage, backstage or in administration.  It is in memory of Ron O’Neal, a special long-time ​supporter of Gaslight.

The Gene Nash Scholarship Award

The Gene Nash Scholarship Award was presented for the first time in 1998. It is presented to a student attending college with plans for a degree in the performing/dramatic arts. Lee Nash established this award in memory of her husband, Gene Nash, and the theatre is honored to continue it. For many years before his death, the name Gene Nash was synonymous with the Gaslight and he is greatly missed.

The Gene Riggs Technical Award

The Gene Riggs Technical Awards was first awarded in 2001. It was created to acknowledge an individual, who like the awards namesake, gives above and beyond the call in the "backstage and technical" arena. 

"The Toddy" Award

​The Toddy Award for overacting is unique in that it was developed and presented by its namesake, Todd Smith. Never one to demur on chewing up the scenery, Todd relished the opportunity to turn a small part into a scene- stealing one. This award, now presented in his memory, celebrates that joy.

​The Gaslight Theatre of Enid, Oklahoma, was founded in 1966 under its original name of Enid Community Theatre. Gaslight is one of Oklahoma’s oldest and most active community theatres. Enid Community Theatre’s organizational mission is twofold: to provide a wide spectrum of high quality theatrical entertainment to a broad audience in Enid and the surrounding communities, and to provide a setting for nonprofessional actors, directors, designers, and technicians to learn and practice their art.

The theatre has been housed in an old TV studio in the 200 Block of East Randolph, later made its home in a converted warehouse in the 200 block of East Maple and in 1989 came to its present location at 221 N. Independence. The current theatre was purchased and fully renovated with tremendous community support. Built as the Billings Theatre in the early twentieth century, 221 N. Independence was home to vaudeville and other live performances. Over the next 50 years, it went through several incarnations becoming the Criterion Movie House, then evolved into the Chief Movie Theatre and in the mid-70s became the Cinema Twin, never going dark for any extended length of time.