Grand Canyon University’s Department of Theatre and Drama
Ethington Theatre
In its 53rd year, Ethington Theatre is a vital and integral facet of the undergraduate theatre experience at Grand Canyon University. The highly acclaimed production series has been designed to enhance theatrical knowledge through practical application at the collegiate level. Ethington Theatre has been favorably recognized throughout Arizona’s theatrical community and has been presented with the following acclamations:
ariZoni Awards:
- Best Supporting Actress: Lori Winzeler, Twelfth Night 2001-2002
- Choreography: Irene Stojanov, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2001-2002
- Best Scenic Design: Paul Bridgeman, Two Gentleman of Verona 1999-2000
- Best Scenic Design: Paul Bridgeman, Playboy of the Western World 1999-2000
- Best Direction: Claude Pensis, Two Gentlemen of Verona 1999-2000
- Best Direction: Claude Pensis, Cosi Fan Tutte 1999-2000
- Best Supporting Actress: Meridith Kaelin, Cosi Fan Tutte 1999-2000
- Best Supporting Actress: Holly Sheridan, Two Gentlemen of Verona 1999-2000
- Best Supporting Actress: Gina Addink, Two Gentlemen of Verona 1999-2000
- Best Costume Design: Nola Yergen-Jennings, Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1999-2000
- Best Make-up & Hair Design: Kay Gray, Two Gentlemen of Verona 1999-2000
- Best Make-up & Hair Design: Wendy Hayes, Two Gentlemen of Verona 1999-2000
- Best Supporting Actor: Philip Dawkins, The Memorandum 1997-1998
- Best Direction: Claude Pensis, The Memorandum 1997-1998
- Best Supporting Actor: Phil Morgan, The Tempest 1995-1996
- Best Scenic Design: Paul Bridgeman, The Tempest 1995-1996
- Best Light Design: Claude Pensis, The Tempest 1995-1996
- Best Light Design: Claude Pensis, Gas One 1994-1995
Over 30 Nominations in various categories
The East Valley Tribune Maxie Awards:
- Honorable Mention, Best Actress in a Musical: Kathleen Bowman, Little Women 2002 – 2003.
- Honorable Mention, Best College Production: Little Women 2002- 2003
- Best College Production: An Enemy of the People 2001-2002
- Honorable Mention, Best Actor: JonMark Shillington, An Enemy of the People 2001-2002
- Honorable Mention, Best Costume Design: Nola Yergen-Jennings, An Enemy of the People 2001-2002
- Best Supporting Actress: Gina Addink, Two Gentlemen of Verona 1999-2000
- Honorable Mention, Best College Production: Who Will Carry the Word? 1998-1999
- Honorable Mention, Best Light Design: Claude Pensis, Who Will Carry the Word? 1998-1999
New Times Best of Phoenix Awards:
- Best College Theatre 1994
- Best Kept Theatrical Secret 1993