State Fair Community College sophomore Tim Hill has won the National Sound Design Award for Region V for The Mousetrap, earning a spot at the National Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Washington, D.C., in April.
At the national festival, Hill will present his designs, network with professional and student designers, and compete for fellowships and industry training opportunities.
Hill, along with Ross Owen and Antonio Taylor, participated in the Design, Technology & Management Expo at the Region V KCACTF, held Jan. 19-25 in Des Moines, Iowa. Their projects included:
- Tim Hill – Sound design for macbitches
- Ross Owen – Puppet design for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
- Antonio Taylor – Scenic design for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
In addition to Hill’s national recognition, SFCC Theatre had a strong showing at the regional festival. Eight students competed in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions, with Ross Owen and Matthew Womble advancing to the semifinal round, placing in the top 20% of competitors. Five students received callbacks from professional summer theater companies, and four students showcased their talents in the Musical Theatre Intensive Auditions.
SFCC Theatre also earned 12 Certificates of Meritorious Achievement for its productions throughout the 2024 season.
“We are incredibly proud of Tim and all of our students who represented SFCC at KCACTF,” said Kristen Henning, SFCC Theatre instructor. “Their hard work and dedication continue to elevate our program’s reputation.”
About Theatre at SFCC:
The SFCC Theatre program provides professional-quality instruction and productions in outstanding facilities. Each year we present three full-length plays, a children’s show and student-directed one-act plays. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain valuable experience because you don’t have to compete with juniors, seniors and graduate students. For more information about SFCC, visit www.sfccmo.edu.
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