FESTIVAL 50 AWARDS RECAP

Congratulations to all recipients, departments, and institutions!

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Regional Scenic Design
Minnesota State University ‐ Mankato
Benjamin Kramer
Romeo and Juliet
Regional Costume Design
Mackenzie Hercules
Mother Courage and Her Children
Wichita State University
Regional Sound Design
Bethany Lutheran College
Beret Ouren
Tell It to the Wind
Regional Allied Craft
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cam Pederson
The Little Mermaid
Regional Make Up Design
The University of Kansas
Harlan Shoemaker
Alien Time stone
Regional Poster and Publicity
Tabor College
Austin Calam
A Doll’s House
Regional Technical Projects
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Henry Anderson
The Diary of Anne Frank
Honorable Mention – National Scenic
Drake University
Katherine Carman
Runaways
Wichita State University
Mariah Clements
States of Happiness
National Scenic Design
Doane University
Alex Hollmann
Peter and the Star Catcher
Honorable Mention‐ National Costume
Truman State University
Blaine Shepherd
Falsettos
The University of Kansas
Lexey Jost
And Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi
National Costume Design
The University of Kansas
Robert Crone
Rhinoceros
Honorable Mention – National Lighting
Cottey College
Megan Mahoney
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised
The University of Kansas
Elizabeth Mitts
She Kills Monsters
National Lighting Design
Johnson County Community College
Rachael Carney
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Honorable Mention – National Sound
The University of Kansas
Charlotte Nodarse
Anon(ymous)
National Sound Design
The University of Kansas
Kayleigh Shaffer
Metamorphoses
Honorable Mention‐ National Allied Crafts
Avila University
Bethany Elliott
I Hate Hamlet
National Allied Craft
University of Central Missouri
Carter Higgs
The Toxic Avenger
Vectorworks Award
University of Nebraska‐Lincoln
Mattie McIntosh
Stupid Fucking Bird
DTM Legacy Award
State Fair Community College
Victoria Stowell
A Year with Frog and Toad
Society of Properties  Artisan Managers (SPAM)
Truman State University
Rachel Seabaugh
Falsettos
Don Childs Award
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Henry Anderson
Death of a Salesman
Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas Award
St. Ambrose University
Hannah Donovan
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)
The University of Kansas
Colin Neukirch
Metamorphoses
State Fair Community College
Victoria Stowell
A Year with Frog and Toad
The University of Kansas
Chelsea Pitts
She Kills Monsters
The University of Kansas
Charlotte Nodarse
Anon(ymous)
Southwest Minnesota State University (in partnership with Normandale Community College)
Dillon Baxendall
GOLDEN HANDTRUCK AWARD
Johnson County Community College
Gruesome Playground Injuries
STAGE CREW SHOWDOWN
Spirit Award:
Emporia State University:  Emporia State University Technicians
GoLden C-Wrench:
St. Ambrose University: Star Trekkies
SDC
Runners-Up
Paige Walth
Minnesota State-Moorhead
Seth Honerman
Minnesota State- Mankato
First Place
Jordan Malone
University of Central Missouri
NATIONAL STAGE MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP-HONORABLE MENTION
Elizabeth Adams
Missouri Western State University
NATIONAL STAGE MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP-1ST PLACE
Hannah Donovan
St. Ambrose University
ITJA-INSTITUTE OF THEATRE ADVOCACY AND JOURNALISM
RUNNER-UP
Gabriela Velasquez
University of Missouri
FIRST PLACE
Allie Kantack
South Dakota State University
MTI/Open Jar
RUNNER-UP
Morgan-Lynn Sterrett
Kansas State University
Excellence in Advancement of Dance Technique and Performance
Libby Peterson
Iowa State University
1st Place
Josie Kasik
University of South Dakota
ASPIRE ARTS LEADERSHIP
Vivian Cook
Iowa State University
ATHE/Regional Student Dramaturgy Award
Honorable Mention:
Hunter Cobey Nelson
Kansas State University
Falsettos
Donovan Watts
Kansas State University
Children of Eden
LMDA/National Student Dramaturgy Award
2nd Place:
Rebecca Holley
University of Missouri
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
1st Place:
Xiomara Cornejo
University of Missouri
FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3)
IRENE RYAN SEMI FINALS ROUND AWARDS
Classical Acting:
Hunter Carpenter
University of Jamestown
Musical Acting:
Angelica Elkema
Iowa State University
Scene Partner:
Reese Brits
University Minnesota Duluth
IRENE RYAN FINALS ROUND AWARDS
Best Scene Partner in the Final Round
Alyson Enderle
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Best Classical Performer in the Final Round
Sam Jones
St. Ambrose University
Outstanding Musical Theatre Performer
Delanie Wiedrich
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship-Fourth Place
Kali Klimek
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship-Third Place
Sam Jones
St. Ambrose University
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship-Second Place
Amelia Barr
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship-First Place
Haley Johnson
Graceland University
PLAYWRITING
Protest Plays
Ignorant Silence
Jessica Staples
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Tuesday at the Lak
Bosie Rand
Doane University
Meanwhile in the Rust Bel
Dan Fagen
Minot State University
Planet Earth Play REGIONAL
The Volcano Play
Isaac Otterman
University of South Dakota
NAPAT AWARD
The Other People
Chelsea Smet
MidAmerican Nazarene University
GARY GARRISON 10 MINUTE PLAYS
HONORABLE MENTION
Glass People
Amy Taylor
University of Missouri
HONORABLE MENTION
Head Space
Candace Nelson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
HONORABLE MENTION
Pearls
Shelby House
Missouri Western State University
HONORABLE MENTION
The Camera
Jim Belden
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
SEMI-FINALIST
Colored Water
Cynthia Holm
Lesley University
SEMI-FINALIST
Paper Tigers
Rachel Bland
University of Central Missouri
BEST DIRECTION OF A 10-MINUTE PLAY
Katelyn Tormena
University of Central Missouri
Head Space
Elise Marshall
University of Central Missouri
Colored Water
ONE-ACT PLAYS
JOHN CAUBLE SHORT PLAY AWARD SEMI-FINALIST
For Such A Time As This
Bethany Vermillion
Southwest Baptist University
JOHN CAUBLE SHORT PLAY AWARD SEMI-FINALIST
Passion Play
Zahria Moore
University of Missouri
JOHN CAUBLE SHORT PLAY AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Shiver and Shake
Lainie Vansant
University of Missouri
FULL-LENGTH TOP PLAYS
(AV:VR:RL)
Taylor Sklenar
University of Missouri
Relevence
Cynthia Holm
Lesley University
States of Happiness
Joshua Whedon
University of Central Florida
These Lonesome Roads
Dan Fagan
Minot State University
When Battles Lost and Won
Jaimie Berry
University of Missouri