2009 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

UT Theatre and Dance Students and Alumni Chosen as Standouts

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.”