By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU
Alabama State University student-artists, within the
College of Visual and Performing Arts, Theatre and Dance department, have been named as first-place winners in the
Irene Ryan at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region IV competition in Albany, Ga. The group of talented students continued a decade's long tradition
of being among the best performers within the Southeastern United States.
University students Karsten Threatt and Garrison York will soon travel to the national competition at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington,
D.C. to compete in being named as the "best of the best," explained Professor Brian Martin, chairman of ASU's Theatre and Dance Department.
Professor Brian Martin, chairman of ASU's Theatre and Dance Department (contributed).
"This accolade is a testament to these students’ exceptional skills, hard work, and
dedication to their craft. We do not doubt that they will continue to make significant
contributions to the field of acting in the years to come," stated Martin, a veteran
director and himself, an actor. "By winning this award, we know that our University
has some of the very best talent in the entire Southeastern region, which encompasses
15 states, (including Puerto Rico and Guam) as our ASU students continue to rise to
the top. We extend our heartfelt
congratulations to Garrison and Karsten, for this remarkable accomplishment, which is a testament
to their dedication and commitment to excellence."
NOTE: Results from the upcoming national competition by the Hornet Nation student-artists
will be updated in a future article.
News media contact: Kenneth Mullinax, 334-229-4104.
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