KCACTF NATIONAL FESTIVAL
April 17-22, 2007
A. KCACTF NATIONAL FESTIVAL- DESIGN AWARDS
1) The Barbizon Award for Excellence in Lighting Design
Susannah Scott
Western Washington University
Second Place
Katy Streeter
California State University- Fullerton
Third Place
Daniel Parks
University of Central Missouri
2) The Barbizon Award for Excellence in Scenic Design
Glen Anderson, University of Florida
3) The Barbizon Award for Excellence in Costume Design
Erik Teague
Kennesaw State University
Second Place
Rayan Thurston
Utah State University
Third Place
Marijo Henning
Western Washington University
4) The KCACTF/Alcone Make-up Design Award
Jennifer Cozens
University of Arkansas
5) The KCACTF Sound Design Awards
David Hunter
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
O’Neill Playwrights Conference Design Fellowship
Ben Inniger
Bethany Lutheran College
Williamstown Theatre Festival Assistantship
6) The O’Neill Playwrights’ Conference Design Fellowships
Kristin Hayes- lighting design
Emerson College
Brian White- scenic design
Texas State University-San Marcos
7) The Broadway Lighting and Projection Masterclasses Grant
A full tuition waiver offered to each of the candidates of the Barbizon Lighting Award
Brittany Diliberto, Virginia Commonwealth University
Kristin Hayes, Emerson College
Chris Holland, Purdue University
Sarah Lazorwitz, Texas State University- San Marcos
Carla Linton, State University of New York at New Paltz
Daniel Parks, University of Central Missouri
Susannah Scott, Western Washington University
Katy Streeter, California State University Fullerton
Courtesy of Live Design Magazine
8) The National Partners of the American Theatre Award for Design Excellence
The award was presented to one of the Barbizon Design Award finalists displaying their work at the Kennedy
Center. The award is funded through contributions by past and present members of the KCACTF National
Committee and is co-sponsored by The Korean National University of the Arts (KNUA). NAPAT members
Lin Conaway and Andy Gibbs selected this year’s recipient.
The winner will spend a week in Seoul, Korea visiting Theatre Design and Traditional Arts classes, visiting
various Design Studios, and attending performances among other activities. The award will cover round trip
airfare, housing, and a meal allowance.
The inaugural recipient of The National Partners of the American Theatre Award for Design Excellence is:
Marijo Henning, Western Washington University
National Festival Guest Artists in Design:
Beverly Emmons
Andrew Cissna
GW Mercier
Eric Cornwell
Rob Kaplowitz
James Kronzer
Tony Cisek
Deb Sivigny
Rafael Jaen
Martin DesJardins
Martha Mountain
Matthew Reinert
B. KCACTF National Festival: Performance Awards
1) The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships
Courtney Moors
University of Central Florida
Assisted by Michael Cox
Chris Crawford
University of Arkansas
Assisted by Jenna Kirk
2) The Kingsley Colton Award for Outstanding Partner
Joe Calarco
California State University, Fullerton
Partner to Adam Navarro
3) The Shakespeare Theatre Acting Fellowship
Chris Crawford
University of Arkansas
4)The Sundance Theatre Lab Acting Fellowship
Melody Betts
Western Illinois University
Partner to nominee Kelli D. Crump
5)The O’Neill Playwrights’ Conference Acting Fellowship
Matthew Bellows
Brigham Young University
6) The Williamstown Theatre Festival Apprenticeship
Adam Navarro
California State University, Fullerton
7) The Mark Twain Prize for Comic Performance
Chris Crawford
University of Arkansas
8) The National Partners of the American Theatre Classical Acting Award
in association with the London Academy of Music and Dramatics Arts (LAMDA)
Kelli D. Crump
Western Illinois University
9) The VASTA Award for Vocal Excellence
Kelli D. Crump
Western Illinois University
10) The Society of American Fight Directors Scholarship
Roger Casey
Montclair State University
Partner to Jon Barker
11) The Dell’Arte Professional Training Program Scholarship
in association with KCACTF
Anthony Cascio
Fitchburg State College
12) The Dell’Arte Mad River Festival Fellowship
Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako
University of Wyoming
13) The Margolis Method Scholarship
Kacey Musick
University of Southern Mississippi
14.) The Actors Center Teacher Development Fellowship
Dennis McLernon
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
National Judges Trene Ryan Acting Scholarship:
David Muse, Associate Director-The Shakespeare Theatre Company
Jennifer Mendenhall, Helen Hayes Award-winning Actress
Amanda Charlton, Associate Artistic Director- Williamstown Theatre Festival
Ken Ludwig, Playwright
Guest Artists:
Brad Waller, Fight Director
Joan Schirle, Dell’Arte
Kari Margolis, MargolisBrown Theatre Company
Michael Kahn, The Shakespeare Theatre Company
David Muse, The Shakespeare Theatre Company
Gary Logan, The Shakespeare Theatre Company
Philip Thompson, President of VASTA
C. KCACTF NATIONAL FESTIVAL- DIRECTING
The SSDC Student Director Award:
Luke Harlan, University of Alabama at Birmingham
D. KCACTF NATIONAL FESTIVAL- DRAMATURGY
The LMDA-KCACTF Dramaturgy Awards
In Association with ATHE
John Baker, University of Iowa
The O’Neill Playwrights’ Conference Fellowship
Stephen Blahut & Michael Durkin, West Chester University
The PlayLabs Fellowship
At the Playwrights’ Center of Minneapolis
Guest Artists:
Mark Bly, Arena Stage
Elissa Goetschius, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Otis Ramsey-Zöe, CenterStage
Julie Felise Dubiner, Actors Theatre of Louisville
Michelle Volansky, PlayPenn
Rachel Greene, The Playwrights’ Center
Martin Kettling, The O’Neill Playwrights’ Conference
E. KCACTF NATIONAL FESTIVAL- DRAMATIC CRITICISM
The O’Neill National Critics Institute Scholarship
Bryan Schmidt, Miami University of Ohio
The O’Neill National Critics Institute Scholarship, 2nd Place
William T. Reynolds III, University of Denver
The O’Neill National Critics Institute Faculty Fellowship
Susan Merson
California State University, Fullerton
Guest Artists:
Daniel Sullivan, Director of the O’Neill National Critics Institute
Bob Mondello, NPR and Washington City Paper
J. Wynn Rousuck, Baltimore Sun
Mark Charney, WordBridge
F. KCACTF NATIONAL FESTIVAL- PLAYWRITING
1) The John Cauble Award for Outstanding Short Play
18
by Hank Willenbrink
University of California-Santa Barbara
2) The KCACTF Ten-Minute Play Award
MAMMALS
By Ryan Dowler
University of Texas-El Paso
3) The Great Plains Theatre Conference Scholarships
Presented by Edward Albee to:
Ross Maxwell, New York University
Mary F. Unser, Carnegie-Mellon University
Don Garcia, University of New Mexico
4) The Dad’s Garage Ten-Minute Play Fellowship
RAVISHMENT
By Randall Colburn
Southern Illinois University
5) The Playwrights’ Center Workshop Grant
Dan Trujillo
New York University
Guest Artists:
Edward Albee
Mark Bly, Senior Dramaturg-Arena Stage
Lee Blessing
Melanie Marnich
Julie Felise Dubiner, Dramaturg- The Humana Festival, Actors Theatre of Louisville
Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director-Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Noah Haidle
Karen Zacarías
Rachel Greene, The Playwrights’ Center
Martin Kettling, The O’Neill Playwrights’ Conference
Actors in the Michael Kanin Playwriting Awards Showcase:
Jennifer Mendenhall
Susan Lynskey
Nancy Robinette
Kate Eastwood Norris
Jenna Sokolowski
Lee Mikeska Gardner
Michael Ray Escamilla
Michael Russotto
Alexander Strain
Christopher Henley
James Konicek
Cedric Mays
G. MICHAEL KANIN PLAYWRITING AWARDS
Previously Announced
1) The National Student Playwriting Award
IN THE SAWTOOTHS by Dano Madden. Rutgers University, Produced by Boise State University
2nd Place
SONG OF MIRIAM by Gabrielle Orcha, Boston University
2) The Paula Vogel Award for Playwriting
THE AARONSVILLE WOMAN by Stephen Spotswood, Catholic University of America
2nd Place
NOTES ON THE LAND OF EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE by Jason Schaefer, New York University
3) The Mark Twain Prize for Comic Playwriting
REEL by Paul Shoulberg, Indiana University
2nd Place
IN THE SAWTOOTHS by Dano Madden, Rutgers University
4) The KCACTF Theatre for Young Audiences Award
THE MONSTER HUNTERS by Joshua Mikel, Florida State University
5) The KCACTF Musical Theatre Award
HOPELESS SPINNING by Margaret Iha and Michael Gallant, Illinois State University
2nd place
FARMER SONG by Joe Hynek, Iowa State University
6) The Rosa Parks Playwriting Award
No Award this year
7) Israel and Palestine in the American Mind Playwriting Award
No Award this year
8) The KCACTF National Science Playwriting Award
Beginning in 2008
9) The David Mark Cohen Playwriting Award
SPILLING STUFF AND BREAKING THINGS by Ben Clawson, Montclair State University
2nd Place
IN THE SAWTOOTHS by Dano Madden, Rutgers University
premiered and produced by Boise State University
3rd Place
BAGGAGE by Walt McGough, University of Virginia
10) The KCACTF Latino Playwriting Awards
PERLA by Leonard Madrid, University of New Mexico
And
A KISS FOR DEATH by Don Garcia, University of New Mexico
11) The Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award
CLICK-BOOM by Nakia Oglesby, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
2nd place- tie
BROTHERS OF THE DUST by Darren Canady, New York University
and
PLUCK THE ROSE by Stan Waring, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
12) The Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award
Supported by VSAarts
SAMARITAN by Mary Unser, Carnegie-Mellon University
2nd place
THE LAZARUS SYNDROME by Bruce Ward, Boston University
13) The National Finalists for the John Cauble Award for Best Short Play
18 by Hank Willenbrink, University of California-Santa Barbara*
PERLA by Leonard Madrid, University of New Mexico
GREEN by Becca Brunstetter, The New School
GRAND DELUSIONS by Ross Maxwell, New York University
*-winner
14) The National Finalists for the KCACTF Ten-Minute Play Award
MAMMALS by Ryan Dowler, University of Texas- El Paso*
THAT PERFECT TIME OF NIGHT by Alex Vernon, Middle Tennessee State University
PENTIMENTO by Jon Haller, Columbia University
FIGHTING A FISH by Chris Mandia, Loyola Marymount University
SUICIDE BY PUNCHBOWL by Whitney Rowland, University of Kansas
*-winner
15) The Finalists for the Dad’s Garage Theatre Company Fellowship
RAVISHMENT by Randall Colburn, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale*
PLAY or THE EROSION OF SAND by Dan Erickson, Western Washington University
BOBBY CAME HOME by Andrea Kennedy, Boston University
MAMMALS by Ryan Dowler, University of Texas- El Paso
THAT PERFECT TIME OF NIGHT by Alex Vernon, Middle Tennessee State University
PENTIMENTO by Jon Haller, Columbia University
FIGHTING A FISH by Chris Mandia, Loyola Marymount University
SUICIDE BY PUNCHBOWL by Whitney Rowland, University of Kansas
*-winner