Student achievement awards, teaching staff, staff, councils and constituents – Every season, we celebrate the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, board and constituents with an awards celebration. Below, please find our recipients.
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HERSHEL ZOHN OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD
In recognition for outstanding contributions to the Department of Theatre Arts – our highest honor
Robert Sciortino – 2017
Cameron Lang – 2016
Nicole Bartlett – 2015
Claire Koleske – 2014
William Zimmerman – 2014
Jordan Kruis – 2013
Jessica Thierry – 2012
Petrina Strader – 2011
Ben Adams – 2010
Amy Archibeque – 2009
Rebecca McCallum – 2009
Kyle Melton – 2008
Ryan Bochnowski – 2007
Jenna Guitar – 2006
Mike Sepulveda – 2005
Brenda Walker – 2005
Morgan Aldrich – 2004
Santino Jimenez – 2003
Gavin Worth – 2002
Patia Bartlett – 2001
RUTH CANTRELL BEST LEADING PERFORMANCE
In recognition of outstanding achievement
Taylor Rodriguez – Servant, Servant of Two Masters – 2017
Austin Parish – Robert, The Drowsy Chaperone – 2017
Connor Schultz – Creature, Frankenstein – 2016
Josh Horton – Orsino, 12th Night – 2016
Josh Horton – Alceste, The Misanthrope – 2015
Brett McClellan – Scrooge, A Christmas Carol – 2014
William Zimmerman – Frank ‘N Furter, The Rocky Horror Show – 2013
Erin McClure – Julie, Miss Julie – 2012
Josh Padilla – Eugene, Brighton Beach Memoirs – 2012
Peter Huckabee – CB, Dog Sees God – 2011
Christopher Rivas – Khlestakov, The Government Inspector – 2011
Matt Jones – Horton, Seussical – 2010
Matt Jones – Terrence, Pixie – 2009
Sarah Vannest – Rachel, Reckless – 2008
Scott Drayer – Cat in the Hat, Seussical – 2007
Gabe Morrison – The Writer, The Good Doctor – 2006
Gabe Morrison – Adam, The Shape of Things – 2005
Felisa Smithson – Evelyn, The Shape of Things – 2005
Trey McCurley – Dr. Rance, What the Butler Saw – 2004
Jeremy Gwin – Father, Six Characters in Search of an Author – 2003
BEST DESIGNER/ASSISTANT DESIGNER/BEST DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
In recognition of outstanding achievement
Megan Thompson – Costume design, Drowsy Chaperone, 2017
Isaac Lucero, Joey Rodriguez – original music, 12th Night – 2016
Julio C. Hernandez – Costume Design, Red/Aunt Raini – 2015
Sarah Gallegos – Scenic Artist – 2014
Kaitlin Sikes – Costume Design, The Misanthrope – 2014
Kaitlin Sikes – Costume Design, Sweet, Sweet Spirit/Our Town – 2013
Iliana Perez – Scenic Design, hard 2 spel dad – 2012
Valerie Cadena – Costume Design, Once in a Lifetime – 2012
Valerie Cadena – Costume Design, Dog Sees God – 2011
Erica Powell – Lighting Design/Scenic Artist – 2010
MacKenzie Tharrington – Lighting Design, Pixie – 2009
Kyle Melton – Scenic Design, Bus Stop/Reckless – 2008
Zac Bannister – Director, Vincent in Brixton – 2007
Ryan Bochnowski – Lighting Design, Holy Ghosts – 2006
Efrain Schunior – Director, On the Verge – 2005
Crystal Herman – Costume Design, Machinal – 2005
Crystal Herman – Costume Design, Africa A to Z – 2004
John Burke – Assistant Director, Antigone – 2003
BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE
In recognition of outstanding achievement
Joey Rodriguez – Adolpho, The Drowsy Chaperone – 2017
Parigrynne Cox – Tille, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds – 2016
Isaac Lucero – Feste, 12th Night – 2016
Ron Drynan – Liam, West Highland Way – 2015
Austin Parrish – Oronte, The Misanthrope – 2014
Lily Staski – Old Man/Centipede, James and the Giant Peach – 2014
Lindsey Porter – Suzanne, Sweet, Sweet Spirit – 2013
Teddy Sanchez – Jack, Brighton Beach Memoirs – 2012
Francesca Tharpe – Adriana, Comedy of Errors – 2011
Matt Jones – Tony Lumpkin, She Stoops to Conquer – 2010
Amy Archibeque – Gladiola, Cinderella – 2009
Sarah Vannest – Petunia, Cinderella – 2009
Sean Darragh – Nick, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf – 2008
Leandra Barreras – Gertrude McFuzz, Seussical – 2007
Matthew Esqueda – Virgil Tides, Holy Ghosts – 2006
Frankie Rentas – Grover, etc., On the Verge – 2005
Anthony Baker – Crooks, Of Mice and Men – 2004
Frankie Rentas – Nicholas, What the Butler Saw – 2004
Ashley Foster – Ilona Ritter, She Loves Me – 2003
BEST STAGE MANAGER/ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER/CREW
In recognition of outstanding achievement
Kia Ashley – Stage Manager – 2016 The Drowsy Chaperone
Aidan Viscarra – House Manager – 2016
Kia Ashley – Stage Manager – 2015
Jordan Kruis – Stage Manager – 2014
Megan Gorby – Stage Manager – 2013
Josie Parsons – Crew – 2013
Megan Gorby – Stage Manager – 2012
Roxanne De Luna – Wigs – 2011
Jordan Levick – Crew – 2010
Erica Powell – Crew – 2010
Erica Powell – Stage Manager – 2009
Jeff Tydlaska – Crew – 2009
Laura Reyes – Stage Manager – 2008
Melissa Neville – Stage Manager – 2007
Seth Barker – Stage Manager – 2006
Efrain Schunior – Stage Manager – 2005
Brenda Walker – Stage Manager – 2004
Brenda Walker – Stage Manager – 2003
BRAVO AWARD
In recognition for outstanding contributions to the Department of Theatre Arts in the areas of Advocacy, Leadership, Scholarship and Service
Christa Slaton – Advocacy – 2015
Josh Chenard – Leadership – 2015
Nicole Bartlett – Scholarship – 2015
Mike Cook – Service – 2015
Chuck and Sally Bisbee – Advocacy – 2014
Barb Ross – Leadership – 2014
Nicole Bartlett – Scholarship – 2014
David Hereford – Service – 2014
James Gerwels – Advocacy – 2013
Teddy Sanchez – Leadership – 2013
Josh Padilla – Scholarship – 2013
Kevin Andrew, Chuck McMahon, Robert Pirtle – Service – 2013
Ruth Cantrell – Leadership – 2012
Claire Koleske, William Zimmerman – Scholarship – 2012
Jim Billings – Service – 2012
Christa Slaton – Advocacy – 2011
Mandolynn Browning – Scholarship – 2011
CJ Jorgensen, Melissa Patti – Service – 2011
Greg Fant – Advocacy – 2010
Carolyn Williams – Leadership – 2010
Aldo Maldonado – Scholarship – 2010
Mike Wise – Service – 2010
ASTC OUSTANDING BOARD MEMEBER
In recognition for outstanding contributions by ASTC Board of Directors
Megn McQueen, Deborah Storm, Roanna St. Clair – 2015
Megan McQueen, Tiffini Reimann, Denise Welsh – 2014
Megan McQueen, Deborah Storm, Denise Welsh – 2013
Claudia Billings, Megan McQueen, Denise Welsh – 2012
Claudia Billings, Barb Ross, Denise Welsh – 2011
Judy Finch, Deb Hickey, Denise Welsh – 2010…
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