Department of Theatre Awards and Honors:

The George B. Bryan Award for Scholarship reflects the Department's belief that sound theatre practice is grounded in a firm grasp of theatre, history, literature, and theory. To that end it recognizes that theatre major or minor whose scholarly work reflects high achievement through effective research techniques, exemplary writing skills, and keen analytical insight. Of particular importance is the student's performance in the history and criticism courses of the Department, but the student's cumulative grade point average is also weighed. As in other areas of theatrical activity, the Department stresses the process as well as the product of scholarly endeavors.

2009 Award recipient:

Bretton John Reis

Bretton has worked in almost every facet of theatrical production over the past four years. Thanks to the falculty and staff of RTT for teaching him so much, and to his friends and family for their love and support.

The Outstanding Senior in Theatre Award is presented to that theatre major or minor who has achieved a credible cumulative GPA and demonstrated a competence in and enthusiasm for several areas of theatrical production. This award is evidence of substantial understanding of the important interrelationships that exist between all aspects of theatrical production and quality work in the classroom.

2009 Award recipient:

Lauren Glover

Lauren is a theatre major and an environmental studies minor. She was the recipient of The William M. Shenk Award for Technical Excellence in 2008. She will be moving to Boston in the summer to pursue a career in lighting design.

The Edward J. Feidner Award is presented to that deserving junior who shows significant involvement in more than one area of Department productions gained in activities outside of course requirements. Special considerations will be given to those students who have demonstrated an affinity for the works of William Shakespeare. Cumulative GPA must show merit.

2009 Award recipient:

Matthew Trollinger

Matthew, a junior political science and theatre double major, is honored to be receiving the Edward J. Feidner Award this year. His time at UVM has helped Matthew grow on the stage, in the classroom, and in life in general; and for that he is eternally grateful to all of RTT- faculty, staff, and peers. Thank you to the Feidner family and to Matthew's own family for the reaffirmation that theatre is indeed his "niche."

The William M. Schenk Award for Technical Excellence is given to a junior Theatre Major who demonstrates excellence or the potential of excellence in lighting, scenery and/or technical production while maintaining a cumulative GPA of merit.

2009 Award recipient:

Dirk Rodricks

Thrilled with his RTT experience, over the last three years Dirk's past production team credits have included lighting design for Dancing Uphill Concert '08, the festival of One-Acts 2008, 2009 and stage management for the One-Acts and The Sea Gull. As an actor, he's played a Greek ruler, a cabaret club owner and a bumble bee (the thrill of his life!). He will be ever grateful for all the opportunites, the mentorship and the friends.

The Miriam Zadek Award for Excellence in Costume Design and Costume Construction was created to honor both the senior student who has demonstrated excellence in the areas of costume research, design and construction and the woman for whom the award is named.

2009 Award recipients:

Calvin D. W. Utter

Calvin's costume designs for Eurydice won second place at the New England Regionals of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival this year.Apart from costume design, he also acted in many productions at UVM, and traveled to Paris on the theatre's "Eurotheatre" program where he learend to walk on stilts. This inspired him to develop a costumed character for a one man stilt-walking storytelling piece which he plans to take on both cross country and European tours after graduation.

 

 

 

Professor Jennifer Cover, the first African-American woman hired and tenured by the Department of Theatre, created The Ozzie Davis/Ruby Dee Award in 1981 to be presented to that student who has made outstanding contribution in enriching multi-culturalism in Theatre at the University of Vermont. In reference to its namesakes, this award is given to that individual who embodies the respect of heritage, the respect of community, and the respect of education in the arts. Sophomore status or above.

2009 Award recipient:

Christopher Dickerson

Christopher Dickerson is from New Haven, CT and is celebrating his senior year at UVM. He is a theatre major and Dance minor here and has had the honor of being able to perform in both departments. He has the honot to represent UVM at both the American College Dance Festval Association and New England Theatre Conference.