History
Lucas Whitehead (09) and Molly Zeins(09) in UT's Production of Urinetown
University Theater at the University of Chicago is the oldest running College Theater program in the country. Since it's inception in 1898 University Theater has been responsible for the production of over 3,000 productions ranging from mainstages in our two theater spaces to site specific productions in Hutchinson Quad.
For a list of past productions please click here.
Awards
Theater and Performance and Studies in collaboration with the University of Chicago grant three (3) awards every year to graduating students.
Francis X. Kinahan Memorial Award
The Francis X. Kinahan Memorial Prize is presented to the graduating senior who has made the most significant contributions to University Theater
2009: Katherine Greenleaf
2008: Kate Welham
2007: Drew Dir
2006: Meredith Ries
2005: Fay Lamanna
2004: Bruce Steinberg
2003: Chad Kenward
2002: Elizabeth Levy
Theater and Performance Studies Award
The Theater and Performance Studies Award is presented to the graduating student concentrating in Theater and Performance Studies who has best demonstrated the integration of artistic and academic excellence.
Their B.A. project shows the farthest level of completion and development, while the candidate's work during their final undergraduate year shows the highest level of motivation and discipline.
In addition, their academic and theatrical production participation over their collegiate career demonstrates the highest level of artistic excellence and dedication.
2009: Augie Praley
2008: Victoria Bartley
2007: Angeline Gragasin
2006: Reid Aronson
2004: Margaret Irvin
The Olga and Paul Menn Foundation Award
The Olga and Paul Menn Foundation Prize is awarded for an original play of one or more acts. There is a first and second prize awarded.
2009: First Prize: Kit Novotny "re/collect"
Second Prize: Mitch Salm "Saints"
2008: First Prize: Jessica Wright "Under Ground"
Second Prize: Rachel Landau "After"
2007: First Prize: Martyna Majok "wander/standing"
Second Prize: Drew Dir "Spacewriters"
2006: First Prize: Caitlin Doughty "Goblin Market"
Second Prize: Christopher Martin "Big Ben Has Fallen"
2005: First Prize: Jack Tamburri "Two-Fisted Tales from the Four-Color City"
Second Prize: Kathryn Hottinger "Nana Underwood"
Second Prize: Gabriela Ortiz "Of Mole and Men"
2004: First Prize: Esther Sullivan "One Week in October"
Second Prize: Mark Winston
2003: First Prize: Katharine Perdue "If Only You Had a Little Discipline You"
Second Prize: Elizabeth Levy "Leaving Phoebe: A Solo Performance"
