KCACTF Festival 57 Awards

What an amazing week in Greensboro, NC!  Thank you to everyone who came to share, create, and celebrate their arts with us!  Below are the final awards for KCACTF Festival 57!  

Congratulations to everyone!

Irene Ryan Awards

AwardNameSchool
Region 4 Irene Ryan WinnerGabby BurtonGeorgia Southern
Region 4 Irene Ryan Runner-upMuhammed AliAlabama State Univeristy
Region 4 Marvin Simms Diveristy AwardLiz OwensBluegrass Community and Technical College
Region 4 Irene Ryan Best PartnerMickey TitusUniversity of Central Florida
Region 4 Irene Ryan Comedic PerformanceLauren BowrosenUniversity of Central Florida
Region 4 Irene Ryan Classical PerformanceLyric DukesUniversity of South Carolina — Upstate
Region 4 Irene Ryan Classical PerformanceGarrison YorkAlabama State Univeristy

Musical Theatre Initiative Awards

AwardNameScbool
Musical Theatre Initiative First Place PerformanceGarrett McCordUniversity of Georgia
Musical Theatre Initiative Second Place PerformanceReese LemasterTroy University
Musical Theatre Initiative Third Place PerformanceMary Elizabeth JohnsonAnderson University
Musical Theatre Initiative Most Sincere AwardZane BeyerlAnderson University
Musical Theatre Initiative Acting in Performance AwardHannah AuciAnderson University
Musical Theatre Initiative Comedy Tonight AwardColton SuttlesTroy University
Musical Theatre Initiative Sweetness AwardSydney CotterCampbellsville University
Musical Theatre Initiative Powerhouse AwardKennedy SwinefordRoanoke College
Musical Theatre Initiative Engaged in Voice AwardIsabella MurrellAnderson University
Musical Theatre Initiative Versatility in Performance AwardHunter BallardAnderson University
Musical Theatre Initiative Uniquely You AwardAshli HollimanAlabama State University
Musical Theatre Initiative Storyteller AwardJenna AndersonMiddle Tennessee State University
Musical Theatre Initiative Most Nuanced AwardGarrison YorkAlabama State University
Open Jar Institute Scholarship Award
Mary Elizabeth Johnson
 
Open Jar Institute Scholarship Award Alternate
Manuella Guerra Canal
 
DTM Poster

Design and Tech Awards

AwardNameSchoolShow Title
Region IV National Finalist in Scenic DesignMatthew ConteUniversity of Central FloridaRhinoceros
Region IV National Finalist in Lighting DesignAlex RussellUniversity of Central FloridaRhinoceros
Region IV National Finalist in Costume DesignNatasja HallUniversity of Southern MississippiDontrell Who Kissed the Sea
Region IV National Finalist in Sound DesignAmelia Hawke TebaltCollege of CharlestonDracula
Region IV National Finalist in Projection DesignGil BloomUniverity of Central FloridaThe Cherry Orchard
Region IV Randy Lutz Allied Design & Technology Award – Hair and Makeup DesignBailey Dorflinger-SleeMiddle Tennessee State UniversityThe Tempest
SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st place in Scenic DesignBianca DeCarliUNCSACarmen
SETC/David Weiss Regional 2nd place in Scenic DesignAda WithersAuburn University at MontgomeryRed
Region IV Scenic Design Honorable MentionMackenzie KingAnderson UniversityA Midsummer Night’s Dream
SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st place in Costume DesignAshlynn KirklandGeorgia Southern UniversityDetroit ’67
SETC/David Weiss Regional 2nd place in Costume DesignSummer LittleMorehead State UniversityYou’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Region IV Costume Design Honorable MentionElise RoundtreeAnderson UniversityThe Sound of Music
SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st place in Sound DesignLiz MorganMiddle Tennessee State UniversityBeta Bitches
SETC/David Weiss Regional 2nd place in Sound DesignIsabel ToussaintFlagler CollegeIf/Then
Region IV Sound Design Honorable MentionTiara StaplesAuburn University at MontgomeryRed
SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st place in Lighting DesignChris WarzynskiCollege of CharlestonHome
SETC/David Weiss Regional 2nd place in Lighting DesignWill CorbittTroy UniversityHeathers
Region IV Lighting Design Honorable MentionAlly ReichardUniversity of Central FloridaPeter and the Starcatcher
Region IV Lighting Design Honorable MentionAlex JonesCollege of CharlestonDracula
Jay Duckworth Proptologist AwardKatelyn AdamsUniversity of West GeorgiaThe Toxic Avenger
SETC/David Weiss Regional 1st place in Allied Design/CraftsKatelyn AdamsUniversity of West GeorgiaThe Toxic Avenger
SETC/David Weiss Regional 2nd place in Allied Design/CraftsAda WithersAuburn University at MontgomeryRed
Region IV Allied Design and Technology Honorable MentionHannah MurdockGeorgia Southern UniversityPeter and the Starcatcher
Region IV ETC Emerging Designer AwardMichael O’BrienUniversity of Central FloridaRhinoceros
Region IV Vectorworks AwardAaron RudnickAuburn University at MontgomeryRed
Don Childs DTM Cross Collaboration Award – Scenic DesignShebly BurgessUniversity of Southern MississippiElectra
Don Childs DTM Cross Collaboration Award – Hair and MakeupSamantha HarkinsUniversity of Southern MississippiElectra
Don Childs DTM Cross Collaboration Award – ProperitesGia VainisiUniversity of Southern MississippiElectra
Don Childs DTM Cross Collaboration Award – Stage ManagementRebecca ByrneUniversity of Southern MississippiElectra
Jane Childs DTM Legacy Award – Costume DesignSasha SklarCollege of William and MaryThe Greenhouse
Region IV Excellence in Make-Up Award, sponsored by MehronJalaya ClementGeorgia Southern UniversityDetroit ’67
Region IV Student Choice Award – Hair and Makeup DesignBailey Dorflinger-SleeMiddle Tennessee State UniversityThe Tempest
Region IV Student Choice Award – Lighting DesignJacob YurkovichUniversity of Georgia9 to 5
Region IV Student Choice Award – Costume DesignMadison McLeodCatawba CollegeThe Revolutionists
Region IV Heart of the Art in Design – Lighting Design and TechnologyBootsie BaldwinCollege of Charleston
Die Fledermaus/ Importance of Being Earnest
Region IV Heart of the Art in Allied Design/Crafts – Hair and Makeup DesignEvelyn RuffAnderson UniversityA Midsummer Night’s Dream
Golden Hardhat AwardFlagler College Streetlight Woodpecker
Region IV Outstanding Design/Tech Exhibit – Costume DesignDanny KrinerAnderson UniversityA Midsummer Night’s Dream
Region IV Outstanding Design/Tech Exhibit – Scenic DesignBianca DeCarliUNCSACarmen
Region IV Outstanding Design/Tech Exhibit – Mask DesignSylvia MitchellPellissippi State Community CollegeAntigone
SM Poster

Stage Management Awards

AwardNameSchoolShow Title
Region IV Stage Management Fellowship AwardVan HernandezUniversity of Central FloridaRent
Region IV Stage Management Honorable MentionAshleigh PonderUniversity of South Carolina – AikenClue
Region IV Recognition of Achievement in Stage ManagementGracie LynchMiddle Tenneseee State UniversityShe Loves Me
Region IV Recognition of Achievement in Stage ManagementSavannah SpanglerEast Tennesee State UniversityThe Moors
Region IV Recognition of Achievement in Stage ManagementAnnalee WeydertUniversity of Central FloridaRhinoceros
Region IV Stage Management Award For Outstanding Support of Intimacy WorkMary McDermottUniversity of Central FloridaThe Clean House
Region IV Stage Management Award For Excellence in Devised TheatreElizabeth McDermottUniversity of Central FloridaDaring to Dream
Region IV Heart of the Art in Stage ManagementEm HackneyUniversity of West GeorgiaToxic Avenger
Region IV Ingenuity in Stage ManagementHannah SappiaAnderson UniversitySound of Music

Devised Theatre Awards

AwardShow TitleSchool
Devised Theatre Initiative Certificate of EngagementThe Open DoorBluegrass Community and Technical College
Devised Theatre Initiative Certificate of EngagementOut-N-LoudGeorgia Southern University
Devised Theatre Initiative Certificate of EngagementThe Fight to Get Out the MindNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Devised Theatre Initiative Certificate of EngagementMomentoUniversity of North Carolina – Greensboro

Playwriting Awards

AwardNameSchoolShow Title
The David Shelton Award for Excellence in Full-Length PlaywritingWyn Alyse ThomasUniversity of GeorgiaFirst Semester: A Musical
The David Shelton First Runner Up in Full-Length PlaywritingAlex VoellerHollins University
The Best Possible World of the Perfect French Fry
The 2024 John Cauble Award for Excellence in One-Act PlaywritingDavid VeatchHollins Universitytwenty something teenager
The 2024 John Cauble Award for Excellence in One-Act PlaywritingBen AbbottHollins UniversityNuptial Mass
Meritorious Achievement in PlaywritingStephanie GoldmanHollins UniversityThe Caregiver
Region IV 2024 National Semi-Finalist for the Gary Garrison 10-minute Playwriting AwardIsabelle CurranSavannah College of Art and DesignGaps in the Pines
Region IV 2024 National Semi-Finalist for the Gary Garrison 10-minute Playwriting AwardSaheim PatrickGeorgia State UniversityYour Body Is a Long Black Wing
Region IV 2024 Regional Finalist for the Gary Garrison 10-minute Playwriting AwardJ. Harvey StoneHollins UniversityWe Meet at Ralph’s
Region IV 2024 Regional Finalist for the Gary Garrison 10-minute Playwriting AwardOlivia ManessCollege of CharlestonRubies and Red String
Region IV 2024 Regional Finalist for the Gary Garrison 10-minute Playwriting AwardAmber DuntonCollege of CharlestonOverturned
Region IV 2024 Regional Finalist for the Gary Garrison 10-minute Playwriting AwardWyn Alyse ThomasUniversity of GeorgiaDon’t Say Gay
The National Partners of the American Theatre Playwriting Award for Region IVWyn Alyse ThomasUniversity of GeorgiaFirst Semester: A Musical

Directing Awards

AwardNameSchool
SDC Fellowship AwardMaye HansenMiddle Tennessee State University
SDC Fellowship AlternateMel FlowersUniversity of North Carolina Greensboro
SDC Fellowship Honorable MentionMaddy PostonUniversity of Central Florida
SDC Fellowship Honorable MentionIvana LarenTroy University
SDC Fellowship Honorable MentionTiara Staples Auburn University Montgomery
SDC Fellowship Honorable MentionTy SimonsUniversity of Central Florida
KCACTF Region IV 10-minute Play DIrector AwardJaden NapierUniversity of South Carolina Aiken
SDC/SETC Choreography AwardChristian BartneyUniversity of North Carolina Greensboro

Dramaturgy Awards

Award Name School Show Title
National Award for Outstanding Casebook and Dramaturgy Dusty RW Levy Auburn University at Montgomery Red
National Award for Outstanding Casebook and Dramaturgy Candace Lilford University of North Carolina Greensboro
School Girls, or, The African Mean Girls Play
National Award for Outstanding Casebook and Dramaturgy Maggie Raker Roanoke College Machinal
LMDA Early Career Dramaturgy Award Caroline Plumb Clemson University
LMDA Early Career Dramaturgy Award Rebecca Byrne University of Southern Mississippi
Program Note Award Avery Avellino Coastal Carolina University

ASPIRE Arts Leadership Awards

AwardNameSchool
KCACTF Region IV ASPIRE Arts Leadership FinalistJolie RamseurUniversity of North Carolina – Greensboro

Institute for Theatre Journalism and Advocacy Awards

AwardNameSchool
National ITJA FinalistArsheeya GargUniversity of Central Florida
National ITJA FinalistMaddy PostonUniversity of Central Florida
ITJA Honorable MentionTyreanna CauseyAuburn University Mongomery