This original play, penned by Flagler's Professor Shawn Fisher, was one of only five selected from 11 states to perform at the February regional festival in North Carolina.
"The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) is a national theater program involving 18,000 students annually from colleges and universities across the country," the KCACTF website notes. "Since its inception, KCACTF has given more than 400,000 college theater students the opportunity to have their work critiqued, improve their dramatic skills, and receive national recognition for excellence."
In December, the department was honored with an invitation to participate in the KCACTF regional festival, a testament to the exceptional quality and creativity of its theatrical endeavors. "Streetlight Woodpecker" and the other participating productions were judged by accomplished professional artists from the national leadership team of KCACTF.
From hundreds of productions, narrowed down to 40 finalists nationwide, "Streetlight Woodpecker" garnered an impressive 14 National Awards. It excelled in almost every award category, highlighting outstanding achievements in acting, directing, design, technology, management, and collaboration.
Award highlights
Flagler's Performing Arts Department was collectively awarded:
- Outstanding Production of a Play or Musical
- Outstanding Performance and Production Ensemble
- Outstanding Production Design
- Outstanding Achievement in the Facilitation of a Brave Rehearsal Space: Celebrates collegiate rehearsal environments prioritizing the well-being of student artists.
- Citizen Artist Award: Recognizing programs in higher education using theatrical production to promote long-term societal impact
Student-specific awards
Talented student cast members received accolades for their exceptional contributions:
- Outstanding Performance in a Play or Musical: Jackson Moser
- Outstanding Stage Management: Isabelle Toussaint, Caz Miner, & Skye Csulik
- Distinguished Properties Design: Caz Miner
- Distinguished Lighting Design: Chloee Brill
- Distinguished Sound Design: Isabelle Toussaint
- Distinguished Performance in a Play or Musical: Tyler Newman
Participating faculty members also received recognition for their contributions, including Outstanding Direction of a Play or Musical by Leah Page, Outstanding Scenic Design by Shawn Fisher, and Outstanding Technical Director by Britt Corry.
The success of "Streetlight Woodpecker" is a testament to the collaborative spirit and dedication of the entire department. From the playwright and director to the actors, designers, and stage managers, every member played a crucial role in bringing this production to life. As Flagler College celebrates these achievements, the Performing Arts Department looks forward to continuing its journey of artistic exploration and innovation.
