Linfield University’s theatre program earned a series of awards from the 2022 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region VIII thanks to a trio of students.
Abbie Northrop ’22, a chemistry and mathematics major from Bend, took first place in the Design Technology and Management Competition for Sound Design for their work on “Treasure Island.”
Alea Tran ’23, a psychology and theatre arts major from Shoreline, Washington, earned top honors in the Undergraduate Scholarly Paper Competition for their paper, “Examining Ibsen’s Critique of Gender Expectations in A Doll House.” This is the second consecutive first-place honor for Tran in this competition. Tran also received a Certificate of Achievement for their sound design entry for work on “The Deal of a Lifetime.”
Hadley Nelson ’25, a first-year student from Dallas, was selected as a semi-finalist in the Irene Ryan Acting Competition. Only 32 students were chosen as semi-finalists out of more than 200 nominees.
