Regional & National Theatre Competitions

The University of Idaho is a participating member of the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), which promotes and recognizes excellence in collegiate drama. As a member of Region VII, Idaho students compete with students attending from other universities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.  In addition, students also compete as participants in the Northwest Drama Conference.

Each year, more than 900 productions and 18,000 students participate in KCACTF nationwide. University of Idaho theatre students have maintained long and strong record of winning top awards at both. 

2010 Festival Update

University of Idaho Nominees
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival - Region VII 
Irene Ryan Nominees 
    Lanny Langston and Matt Adams-Wenger - Die Fledermaus
    Rachel Rosenfeld and Katherine Kerrick - Some Girl(s)

Certificate of Merit Awards
Die Fledermaus
    Mary Packer - Lighting Design 
    Samantha Miller - Costume Design 
    Robby Valliere - Stage Management 
    Die Fledermaus Ensemble - Performance

Some Girl(s)
    Jessica Bohrn (JBohrn) - Stage Management

Congratulations!