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
ALPHA CENTAURI - BINARY STAR
Outstanding Student Excelling On & Off Stage
Sarah Costigan
Joshua Cremer
Paris Fulks
Alexis Hunt
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
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
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
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)
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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