The Bearys
URSA MINOR AWARD
Best Performance by an Underclassman — Female
Paris Fulks
Aunt Bobby, American Sligo
Best Performance by an Underclassman — Male
Archer Phillips
John Merrick, The Elephant Man
SHINING STAR AWARD
Outstanding Female Student in a Supporting Role
Sarah Costigan
Frank Goodman, Men on Boats
Outstanding Male Student in a Supporting Role
Reed McLeod
Sean O'Rourke, The Lost Boy
TWINKLING STAR AWARD
Outstanding Female Student in a Cameo Role
Taylor McGuirt
Old Shady, Men on Boats
Outstanding Male Student in a Cameo Role
Tyler Hill
Captain Roger, The Lost Boy
HUBBLE AWARD
Outstanding Student-Direction of a Play or Musical
Acadia Bradley & Alexandra Walls
The Lost Boy
Anthony Barrios
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NORTH STAR AWARD
Representing the BEST of URSA Major Theatrics
Paris Fulks
REGULUS AWARD
Outstanding Student in a Leadership Role
Anthony Barrios
Student Director, All Rights Reserved
ALPHA CENTAURI - BINARY STAR
Outstanding Student Excelling On & Off Stage
Jack Moore
BLUE SUBDWARF
Technical Theatre Star
Benji Gusler
URSA MAJOR AWARD
Best Actress
Peyton DiVirgilio
Mrs. Kendall, The Elephant Man
Best Actor
Luke Hill
James Barrie, The Lost Boy
WRITTEN IN THE STARS LEGACY AWARD
Given to an outstanding Senior student that will leave a lasting impact on the URSA Major Theatrics program.
Alexandra Walls
Jack Moore
BTABC OFFICERS
President - Kelly Thompson
Vice President of Operations - Kenny MacLeod
Vice President of Productions - Jan La Rocca
Secretary - Kellie Parker
2019-2020 Award Winners

UIL One-Act Play: Second Samuel (2021)
Ursa Major Theatrics received the following awards in it's 2021 UIL One-Act Play Season:
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District Champions:
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"Second Samuel" advances to Bi-District Competition
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Best Performer: Sarah Long
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All-Star Cast: Joshua Cremer
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Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Paris Fulks
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Best Technician: Benji Gusler
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Bi-District Champions:
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"Second Samuel" advances to Regional Competition
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All-Star Cast: Megan Cabiniss, Joshua Cremer, Rex Koern
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Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Sarah Costigan
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Best Technical Crew: Benji Gusler, Alexis Hunt, Braden Murray
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Best Technician: Alexis Hunt
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Regional Champions:
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Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Joshua Cremer & Paris Fulks
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Outstanding Technician: Benji Gusler
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UIL Theatrical Design: Man of La Mancha (2021)
Ursa Major Theatrics qualified these individuals in the following categories:
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Advanced to State Competition
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Costume Design: Natalie Green
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Scenic Design: Acadia Bradley
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Texas Thespians Festival (2020)
Students from Ursa Major Theatrics attended the Virtual Texas Thespians Festival. The following students qualified to continue to nationals at the International Thespian Festival in Summer 2021.
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Costume Construction – Amanda Nichols
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Costume Design – Sheldyn Ely
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Duet Acting – Alexis Hunt & Reed Macleod
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Duet Acting – Luke Hill & Nathan Schutt
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Duet Acting – Paris Fulks & Tyler Hill
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Duet Acting – Rex Koern & Joshua Cremer (Texas Thespian Mainstage Performers)
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Marketing – Anthony Barrios
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Monologue – Kailey Hatter
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Scenic Design – Benji Gusler
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Short Film – Archer Phillips, Jarob Abbott & Jean-Patrick Mercier
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Short Film – Karson Davis