December 2, 2024

Students, faculty, staff and alumni from UCF have been recognized by Matthew J. Palm in the Orlando Sentinel’s Orlando Theater Best of 2024. [Note: subscription may be required to view links. Support local journalism!]

Director, Drama: Alumna Felichia Chivaughn was recognized for her direction of A Raisin in the Sun at the Annie Russell Theatre. Theatre UCF professor Roberta Emerson received recognition for Theatre UCF’s production of The Cherry Orchard. Alumna Tara Kromer was also honored for her direction of To Kill a Mockingbird at Theater West End.

Featured Actor, Drama: Alumnus Andres Procel was recognized for his direction of Appropriate at The Ensemble Company.

Featured Actor, Comedy: Alumna Brenna Arden was honored for her role in In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) at The Ensemble Company.

Director, Comedy: Assistant Professor of Theatre History and Dramaturgy Chloë Rae Edmonson received recognition for her direction of Rhinoceros.