AWARD DETAILS
The Theater Arts Award recognizes oral, poster, and creative work presentations focused on a topic in the broad, interdisciplinary field of Theater Arts and characterized by excellence in research and/or creativity and clarity of delivery. Two (2) $200 awards for Stage Design/Craft and Costume Design/Craft or Performance and one (1) $100 honorable mention award will be given. These awards are co-sponsored by the Department of Theater Arts and the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success.
2023 Recipients
$100 Award each
- Krysten Elkins "Designing for Straightforward Theatre"
- Quaye Dydasco "Embodied Indigenous Research: Pocahontas and the Blue Spots"
- Lily Gastelum "Embodied Indigenous Research: Pocahontas and the Blue Spots"
- Aaralyn Reed "Embodied Indigenous Research: Pocahontas and the Blue Spots"
- Kat Sincuir Alvarez "Embodied Indigenous Research: Pocahontas and the Blue Spots"
2021 Recipients
$200 Award
- Julianne Bodner & Amanda Henney "Stories & Spaces: Updating Classic Plays for Modern Audiences Through Research-Based Ideas in Scenic"
$100 Award
- Alisha Davison "The Research Behind Costume Design"
Award specific Eligibility criteria
- Transparency of process - from goal/intent to creative realization
- Use of research for design
- Creative depth
- Presentation style
Award AMOUNTs
Two (2) $200 Awards for theater related research
One (1) $100 Honorable Mention Award
Sponsorship
Department of Theater Arts and Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success
