November 12, 2024
The 2023/2024 B. Iden Payne Award winners were announced November 11 , 2024, honoring many artists in the Austin Theatre community. The Texas Theatre and Dance productions of Ride the Cyclone (2023) and Romeo y Juliet (2024) were among the 2023/2024 award winners, along with multiple UT Theatre and Dance artists working at theatres across Austin.
Ride the Cyclone B. Iden Payne Award Recognitions -
- Jenny Lavery - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
- Alison Vasquez - Outstanding Dialect Coach
- Ellie Jarrett Shattles - Outstanding Music Direction
- Jenny Lavery and Jessica L. Peña Torres - Outstanding Movement Design
- Stephanie Williams - Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design
- Tere Guerrero C. - Outstanding Set Design
- Kira Small (The Amazing Karnak) - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical
- Kira Small (The Amazing Karnak) - Outstanding Movement Performance
- Outstanding Large Cast
- Outstanding Production of a Musical
Romeo y Juliet B. Iden Payne Award Recognitions -
- Kira Small (Lady Capulet) - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Drama
Additionally, multiple faculty, alumni and students were recognized with awards and nominations for performances across the Austin area. Congratulations to all B. Iden Payne award-winners and nominees!
Learn more about the 2023/2024 B. Iden Payne Award Nominees.