The Bearys
2020-2021 Award Winners
URSA MINOR AWARD
Best Performance by an Underclassman — Female
Alexis Hunt
Quince/Prologue - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Marcela Dean (Understudy) - Second Samuel
Ronnette - Little Shop of Horrors
Best Performance by an Underclassman — Male​
Joshua Wagner
Nick Bottom/Pyramus - A Midsummer Night's Dream
George Burns & Gracie Allen - Vaudeville Follies
Seymour - Little Shop of Horrors
SHINING STAR AWARD
Outstanding Female Student in a Supporting Role​
Peyton DiVirgilio
Jimmy Deanne - Second Samuel
Chiffon - Little Shop of Horrors
Outstanding Male Student in a Supporting Role
Tyler Hill
Mansel Dean - Second Samuel
Mr. Mushnik - Little Shop of Horrors
TWINKLING STAR AWARD
Outstanding Female Student in a Cameo Role​
Paris Fulks
Vaudeville Cheerleader/Skittles Act
Vaudeville Follies
Outstanding Male Student in a Cameo Role
Samuel Choi
Townsperson - Second Samuel
Laurel & Hardy/Marx Brothers - Vaudeville Follies
Old Chinese Man/Patrick Martin - Little Shop of Horrors
URSA MAJOR AWARD
Best Female Musical Performance
Sarah Long
Who's That Woman?/Magic to do - Vaudeville Follies
Audrey II - Little Shop of Horrors
Best Male Musical Performance
Luke Hill
The Music Man - Vaudeville Follies
Seymour - Little Shop of Horrors
DANCING WITH THE STARS AWARD
Outstanding Female Student in Choreography/Movement
Kailey Hatter
Dance Captain
Vaudeville Follies, Little Shop of Horrors
Outstanding Male Student in Choreography/Movement
Jackson Nichols
Vaudeville Follies, Little Shop of Horrors
NORTH STAR AWARD
Representing the BEST of URSA Major Theatrics
Megan Cabaniss
REGULUS AWARD
Outstanding Student in a Leadership Role
Sarah Costigan
Stage Manager, Vaudeville Follies & Little Shop of Horrors
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ALPHA CENTAURI - BINARY STAR
Outstanding Student Excelling On & Off Stage
Sarah Costigan
Joshua Cremer
Paris Fulks
Alexis Hunt
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BLUE SUBDWARF
Technical Theatre Star
Benji Gusler
URSA MAJOR AWARD
Best Actress
Megan Cabaniss
Audrey, Little Shop of Horrors
Best Actor
Joshua Cremer
B Flat, Second Samuel
COSMIC COMIC AWARD
Jarob Abbott
Snug/Lion - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Laurel & Hardy - Vaudeville Follies
Mr. Mushnik – Little Shop of Horrors
Rex Koern
Vaudeville Cheerleaders - Vaudeville Follies
Frisky Madison - Second Samuel
Orin Scrivello D.D.S. - Little Shop of Horrors
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SUN-MOON-STARS AWARD
Triple Threat
Peyton DiVirgilio
FRESHMEN OF THE YEAR
Samuel Choi
GYPSY ROBE AWARD
Given to an outstanding ensemble performer that has not had a lead role.
Jackson Nichols
UNDERSTUDY OF THE YEAR
Robert Burns
Theseus - A Midsummer Night's Dream
B Flat - Second Samuel
Samuel Choi
US - Second Samuel
Marx Brothers - Vaudeville Follies
Carly Foster
Jimmy Deanne - Second Samuel
Crystal - Little Shop of Horrors
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WRITTEN IN THE STARS LEGACY AWARD
Given to an outstanding Senior student that will leave a lasting impact on the URSA Major Theatrics program.
Benji Gusler
Luke Hill
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Grace Cabaniss
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 Cabaniss, 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)
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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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