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April 1, 2008

Webster University Well-Represented at Kevin Kline Awards

Webster University's faculty, students and alumna received many honors at the third annual Kevin Kline Awards presentation. The awards ceremony was held March 31 in the Loretto-Hilton Center. Lara Teeter, director of the University's musical theatre program, was the emcee and Jerry Mitchell, a Tony-award winning alumna, was a presenter.

The Kevin Kline Awards recognize outstanding achievement in professional theatre in the Greater St. Louis Area, honoring theatre artists and productions in over 20 categories.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play

Winner:  JOHN KINNEY ("What’s Wrong with This Picture?," New Jewish Theatre) first year conservatory student in performance program

Outstanding Ensemble in a Play

Winners (tie):  "KINDERTRANSPORT" (New Jewish Theatre) FT Faculty Kat Singleton was a member of the ensemble

Outstanding Director of a Play

Winner:  DOUG FINLAYSON ("Kindertransport," New Jewish Theatre) FT Faculty

Outstanding Costume Design

Winner: DOROTHY MARSHALL ENGLIS ("A Little Night Music," Stages St. Louis) FT Faculty, Chair

Outstanding Set Design

Winner: DUNSI DAI ("Remnant," Mustard Seed Theatre) FT Faculty

Outstanding Production for Young Audiences

Winner: "SNOOPY!!!" (Stages St. Louis)

Adjunct Ellen Isom was in the cast and also choreographed Alum Chelsea Jo Pattison was in the cast