2011.01.24 > For Immediate Release
contact: Wendy Townley - University Relations
phone: 402.554.2762 - email: wtownley@unomaha.edu

Department of Theatre Honored at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Omaha - The Department of Theatre at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) received a record number of commendations during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival earlier this month.

Professor Sharon Sobel – Kennedy Center Golden Medallion

Matthew Lott – First Place – Barbizon Costume Design
Matthew will represent UNO at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in April.

Alexandra Stoysich – First Place – Barbizon Sound Design
Alexandra will represent UNO at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in April.

Charles Fisher – Second Place – Barbizon Scenic Design

Jillian Steinbeck – First Place – Regional Sound Design

Matthew Lott – First Place – Regional Costume Design

Darin Kuehler – First Place – Regional Property Design

Elizabeth Thompson – First Place – Best Concert Reading

Steve Hartman (with Kristin Tripe, partner) – Semi-finalist – Irene Ryan Acting Competition

Adam Van Osdel – Meritorious Achievement Award – Makeup

Charles Fisher – Meritorious Achievement Award – Scenic Design

Noises Off – Meritorious Achievement Award – Ensemble

For more information, contact Steven Williams: steven_williams@unomaha.edu or (402) 554-2406.

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