The Lone Star College-Kingwood Theatre Department is proud to announce it has earned a Superior Rating for the production, “16th Evening of Shorts” during the Texas Community College Speech & Theatre Association (TCCSTA) Play Festival, February 25-28.
The cast and crew also dominated with other awards for ensembles and individual performances.
Theatre Director Eric Skiles said one award he’s especially thrilled to receive is the Sherry Ryan White Outstanding Ensemble Award.
“The Shorts is designed to be student-centric, allowing our students to write, direct, and design short plays. In addition, we strive to create a theatre environment that is positive, professional, and productive. This award lets us know that we are successful in both of these goals.”
Andres Chavez was one of the students who received a Superior in Directing.
“Theatre is the space where my creativity feels limitless and my heart feels understood. It constantly teaches me how to grow — as an artist and as a person,” he said. “Receiving this award means more than I can put into words, especially because how much work, tears and joy went into this process.”
The awards received included:
Judges' Awards – Festival Respondents
The festival's official respondents, Dr. Zach Daily (University of Houston-Downtown) and Nicholas Graves (Head of Theatre Department, Sam Houston State University) awarded the following recognitions:
- Overall Production: SUPERIOR (one of only two awarded this year)
- Sherry Ryan White Outstanding Ensemble Award – recognizing the cast for exemplifying exceptional ensemble work
Acting & Directing Awards
- SUPERIOR in Acting: Micah Sharp, Carter Cox
- EXCELLENT in Acting: Comfort Azagidi, Caitalin Campbell
- EXCELLENT in Directing: J.C. Wilding
Technical Awards
- SUPERIOR in Lighting Board Programming: Jade Scroggins
- SUPERIOR in Audio Recording: T.C. Anderson
TCCSTA Membership Awards – Technical Presentations
The TCCSTA membership also recognized outstanding technical presentations:
- SUPERIOR in Directing: Andres Chavez, Micah Sharp, J.C. Wilding
- EXCELLENT in Directing: Paloma Sadegh
- SUPERIOR in Stage Management: Paloma Sadegh
- EXCELLENT in Playwriting: Caitalin Campbell
Special Recognition
- Professors' Choice Award for Best Actor (LSC-K): Caitalin Campbell
- Audience's Choice Award for Best Actor (LSC-K): Caitalin Campbell
Caitalin Campbell reflected on her experience winning several awards at the festival.
“I cannot describe how grateful and proud I am of these awards. They are proof that all my hard work over the years is paying off and encouragement to keep pursuing my passions.”
“Being able to showcase original work in a crowded room of theater people is a unique experience,” shared Theatre/Stage Production Director Meredith Taylor. “Hearing their reactions, their gasps, and their laughter is incredibly special. We look forward to doing it all again next year!”
To view LSC-Kingwood Theatre Department’s upcoming performances, click here.
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