The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance's Fall 22 production of Water By The Spoonful (WBTS), which was directed by Prof. Marie Ramirez Downing and selected to perform during the KCACTF festival in Spokane, Washington this past February has been honored with two National Awards!
The Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Award, which recognizes programs in higher education using theatrical production to promote long-term societal impact through an artistic lens, to encourage empathetic exploration of the complex cultural and physical world, and to advocate for justice on campus and throughout the world.
The Distinguished Achievement in the Facilitation of a Brave Rehearsal Space is a new recognition that celebrates teaching artists who create a rehearsal room community that prioritizes the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of their student artists; empowering them to safely engage with challenging theatrical stories.
Please join me in congratulating Marie Ramirez Downing, and the WBTS team, for their commitment to the creative process and performance of this important work, and on their distinguished accomplishments!
-Christine Cali, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts & Dance
KCACTF 2023 National Awards for Productions Showcased January