July 3, 2013
The Austin Critics Table has chosen their favorites for the year in Theatre, Design, Dance, Visual Art and Classical Music. Among the top picks are UT Theatre and Dance students and alumni for their outstanding achievements in the fields of direction, performance, design and choreography.
The 2009 awards were presented at an informal ceremony on Monday, June 1 at Cap City Comedy Club.
Awards by category:
THEATRE
Direction
Michelle Polgar, Cyrano de Bergerac
M.A. in Drama '93
Dustin Wills, Ophelia
B.A. in Theatre and Dance '06
Acting in a Leading Role
Tom Truss, The Idiot
M.F.A. in Acting candidate
Acting in a Supporting Role
Verity Branco, A Midsummer Night's Dream/An Ideal Husband
M.F.A. in Acting candidate
Marc Pouhé, The Three Sisters/Cyrano de Bergerac/The Grapes of Wrath
M.F.A. in Acting candidate
Ensemble Performance
The Red Balloon, Tongue and Groove Theatre
Director: David Yeakle; M.F.A. in Theatre '95
Movement
Jennifer Sherburn/David Yeakle, The Red Balloon
David Yeakle; M.F.A. in Theatre '95
W.H. "Deacon" Crain Award for Outstanding Student Work
Mark Scheibmeir
M.F.A. in Acting candidate
DESIGN
Scenic Design
Kevin Beltz, Still Life With Iris
M.F.A. in Theatrical Design candidate
Costume Design
Ariana Schwartz, Still Life With Iris
M.F.A. in Theatrical Design candidate
Lighting Design
Lih-Hwa Yu, The Shape of White
M.F.A. in Theatrical Design candidate
View the full list of winners in the Austin 360 blog, “Austin Critics' Table Award Winners 2008–2009.”