Hardin-Simmons University
Theatre Awards 2008-2009
Artist of Dionysus (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 year, for the first time ever, there was a tie. These students’ names will be forever listed on plaques in the lobby of Van Ellis Theatre)
Jason Frey (Pasadena, TX)
Lara Clapp (Iowa Park, TX)
Ruth Ann Hall Award for Most Improved Performer (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)
Cory Hutchison (Ft. Worth, TX)
BRAVO AWARD Acknowledging Community Support of Theatre Arts
Dianne Green – former owner and manager of Wedding Things/Esquire Tuxedo for her gracious donation and support of our department (Abilene, TX)
Exemplary Service Award
Lara Clapp (Iowa Park, TX)
Dustin Beck (Claude, TX)
Ryan McBride (Abilene, TX)
Spencer Williams (Forney, TX)
Academic Achievement Award
Randa Burnett (Bangs, TX)
Jason Frey (Pasadena, TX)
Jared Strange (Lusaka, Zambia/Midland, TX)
Technical Achievement
Jason Frey – costume design for Willy Wonka (Pasadena, TX)
Ryan McBride – work in the scene shop (Abilene, TX)
Becky Daniel – lighting design and work this season (Truscott, TX)
Outstanding Newcomer Award
Spencer Williams (Forney, TX)
Best Actor in a Faculty-Directed Play
Jared Strange – Two Gentle(WO)men of Verona (Lusaka, Zambia/Midland, TX)
Best Actress in a Faculty-Directed Play
Lara Clapp – Two Gentle(WO)men of Verona (Iowa Park, TX)
Best Featured Actor in a Faculty-Directed Play
William Johnson – Willy Wonka (Marshall, TX)
Best Featured Actress in a Faculty-Directed Play
Randa Burnett – Two Gentle(WO)men of Verona (Bangs, TX)
Best Actor in a Student-Directed Play
Spencer Williams – The Marriage of Figaro (Forney, TX)
Best Actress in a Student -Directed Play
Lacey Ramse – The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (White Settlement, TX)
Best Featured Actor in a Student -Directed Play
Garrett Davis – Clue (Abilene, TX)
Best Featured Actress in a Student -Directed Play
Cory Hutchison – The Marriage of Figaro (Ft. Worth, TX)
Best Student-Directed One-Act Play
Red Nose – written and directed by Jared Strange (Lusaka, Zambia/Midland, TX)
Best Student Director
Jared Strange – Red Nose (Lusaka, Zambia/Midland, TX)
Best Actor in a Student-Directed One-Act Play
Joe Davis – Red Nose (Abilene, TX)
Best Actress in a Student-Directed One-Act Play
Adrienne Rimmer – Chicks (Rockwall, TX)
Best Featured Actor in a Student-Directed One-Act Play
Joe Davis – The Janitor (Abilene, TX)
Best Featured Actress in a Student-Directed One-Act Play
Robyn Routh – Nightswim (Midland, TX)