June 1, 2005

The Austin Critics Table nominations for its best-of-the-year awards have been announced. Comprised of reviewers from the Austin American-Statesman and The Austin Chronicle, the Critics Table has nominated several Southwestern University artists and performances for awards.

Haydn's "Mass in the Time of War," Austin Civic Chorus, directed by Kenny Sheppard, Southwestern professor of music, was nominated in the choral concert category. This project, performed at Southwestern and Carnegie Hall in New York City, was a joint effort by Austin Civic Chorus and the SU Chorale.

The Southwestern production of "Hair" earned recognition in multiple categories. "Hair" received nominations for best musical; director of a musical, Professor of Theatre Rick Roemer; musical direction, Visiting Artist Dennis Whitehead; and movement, Instructor of Theatre Judy Thompson-Price.

Two Southwestern University alumni also garnered recognition. David Stahl, Class of 1984, and Jill Crowley Blackwood, Class of 1997, were nominated for both their lead and supporting performances. Stahl received a best actor in a drama nomination for "Night Swim" and one for best supporting actor in a comedy for his work in "Enchanted April." Blackwood earned a best actress in a musical nomination for "Cabaret" and a best supporting actress in a comedy nod for "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

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