2011-2012 Award Recipients
for HSU Department of Theatre

Student-Directed Full-Length Play Awards

  • Supporting Actor: Daniel Beilman (THE SEAFARER)
  • Actor: Jeremiah Johnson (THE SEAFARER)

Faculty-Directed Full-Length Play Awards

  • Supporting Actress: Danielle Noble (BIRDS ON A WIRE)
  • Supporting Actor: Samuel Cress (BIRDS ON A WIRE)
  • Actress: Debra Crawford (GOD OF CARNAGE)
  • Actor: Ryan McBride (BIRDS ON A WIRE)

Musical Theatre Awards

  • Supporting Actress: Kelsey Prestidge (CHRISTMAS CAROL)
  • Supporting Actor: Greg Peyton (CHRISTMAS CAROL)
  • Actress: Jayci Pruitt (A FEAST OF SNACKS)
  • Actor: Branden Loera (A FEAST OF SNACKS)

Outstanding Newcomer

  • Branden Loera
  • Candace Martinez

Departmental Service Awards

  • Courtney Mentzel
  • Danielle Noble

Academic Achievement Awards:

  • Katie Brown
  • Courtney Mentzel
  • Greg Peyton
  • Kelsey Prestidge

Ruth Ann Hall Award
The second highest award given in the department, it is given to an actor who has grown throughout their time at HSU. It is given in honor of former communication/theatre professor Ruth Ann Hall Millsap. This student’s name will be forever listed on a plaque in the lobby of Van Ellis Theatre.

  • Rebekah McGregor

Artist of Dionysus Award
The highest award given in the department, it is given to a graduating senior who excels in service to the department, university and the profession of theatre. This student's’ name will be forever listed on plaques in the lobby of Van Ellis Theatre.

  • Ryan McBride