Drama excels at TCCSTA Playfest

The Panola College drama department excelled last week at the 2023 Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association (TCCSTA) Playfest, with every member being recognized for their work on The 4th Graders Present An Unnamed Love-Suicide. The cast and crew took home over 20 awards, and the production won the Trophy for Production Excellence.

The student, followed by the city they are from and the name of the award(s) received, are listed below.

Technical Awards:

Kady Matthews, Union Grove - Excellence in Stage Management, Excellence in Scenic Design

Dawson Windham, Shelbyville - Excellence in Stage Management, Excellence in Scenic Design

Estrella Villanueva, Orange - Excellence in Properties Design

Dylan Essery, Carthage - Excellence in Sound Design

Donovan Williams, Gary - Excellence in Lighting Design

Evelyn Boles, Mt. Enterprise - Excellence in Hair and Make-Up

Chelsey Caldwell, Mt. Enterprise - Excellence in Hair and Make-Up

Tameka Alexander, Centerville - Excellence in Special Hair Design

Haven Heiman, Center - Excellence in Costume Design

Andrea Rosenbaum, Portland - Superior in Dramaturgy, Superior in Program and Lobby Display, Top Scorer Finalist for the John C. Corley Technical Awards

Respondents Technical Awards:

Haven Heiman, Center - Excellence in Costume Design

Dylan Essery, Carthage - Excellence in Original Music Composition

Acting Awards:

Scott Eddins, Colmesneil - Audience Favorite, Professor's Choice, Respondent's Choice Superior, Bill Morton Acting Challenge Plaque

Taylor Alexander, Longbranch - Respondent's Choice Excellence