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Award-Winning Starkville Community Theatre


2023 American Association of Community Theatres Festival

  • Nominee for Overall Outstanding Production (Top 4 out of 12) Underneath the Lintel, AACTFest 2023

  • Kris Lee – Outstanding Achievement in A Leading Role for Underneath the Lintel, AACTFest 2023

  • Edwin Ellis - Outstanding Achievement in Prop Design for Underneath the Lintel, AACTFest 2023

  • Thomas La Foe - Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design for Underneath the Lintel, AACTFest 2023

  • Kris Lee - People’s Choice Award for Favorite Performer (voted by attendees) for Underneath the Lintel, AACTFest 2023

2023 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

  • Best Production for Underneath the Lintel, 2023 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

  • Paula Mabry - Best Director for Underneath the Lintel, 2023 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

  • Kris Lee – Best Actor for Underneath the Lintel, 2023 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival


2023 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

  • Warren McDaniel Best Production for Underneath the Lintel, 2023 Mississippi Theatre Association

  • Paula Mabry - Best Director for Underneath the Lintel, 2023 Mississippi Theatre Association

  • Kris Lee – Best Actor for Underneath the Lintel, 2023 Mississippi Theatre Association

  • Edwin Ellis – Outstanding Technical Achievement Set Dressing for (Evidences) Underneath the Lintel, 2023 Mississippi Theatre Association

  • SCT – Outstanding Technical Achievement - Use of Projections for Underneath the Lintel, 2023 Mississippi Theatre Association


2020 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

  • Paul Ruff – Best Actor for A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, 2020 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival


  • 2020 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Warren McDaniel Best Production for A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, 2020 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Gabe Smith - Best Director for A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, 2020 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Paul Ruff – Best Actor for A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, 2020 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Ben Christmas – Best Supporting Actor for A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, 2020 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Abby Jovanovic – Best Costumes for A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, 2020 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Jansen Fair – Special Award for Best Wig Design for A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, 2020 Mississippi Theatre Association


    2019 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • John Brocato – Best Suppporting Actor for Strange Snow, 2019 Mississippi Theatre Association


    2018 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Best Production for Paper Thin, 2018 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Ben Lang – Best Supporting Actor for Paper Thin, 2018 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Paul Ruff – Best Supporting Actor for Paper Thin, 2018 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Pattye Archer, Erika Morrison and Marty Haug – Outstanding Achievement Scenic Design for Paper Thin, 2018 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Vernell Allen, Marty Haug, Mary Ann Jones, Thomas La Foe, and Luke Manual – Outstanding Backstage Achievement for Paper Thin, 2018 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • T.K. Lee - Special Recognition for Outstanding New Work, 2018 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival


    2018 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Warren McDaniel Best Production for Paper Thin, 2018 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Pattye Archer, Erika Morrison and Marty Haug - Best Scenic Design for Paper Thin, 2018 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Madeline Golden – Outstanding Achievement in Acting for Paper Thin, 2018 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Paul Ruff – Outstanding Achievement in Acting for Paper Thin, 2018 Mississippi Theatre Association


    2017 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Best Production for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Kris Lee - Best Actor for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Beth Accardy, Graeme Buchanan, Madeline Golden, Kat Hester, Kris Lee and Krista Vowell – Outstanding Achievement in Ensemble Acting for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Mary Ann Jones and the Cast – Outstanding Achievement in Costumes for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Madeline Golden – Outstanding Achievement in Acting for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Kat Hester – Outstanding Achievement in Acting for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival



    2017 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Warren McDaniel Best Production for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Pattye Archer - Best Director for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Mary Ann Jones and Cast - Best Costumes for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Madeline Golden – Best Actress for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Kris Lee – Best Supporting Actor for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Kat Hester – All Star-Cast for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2017 Mississippi Theatre Association


    2016 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Marsha Williams – Best Supporting Actress for Social Security, 2016 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Gabe Smith – Best Supporting Actor for Social Security, 2016 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Paul Ruff – All Star-Cast for Social Security, 2016 Mississippi Theatre Association



    2015 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Warren McDaniel Best Production for A Catered Affair, 2015 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Madeline Golden – Best Actress for A Catered Affair, 2015 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Kris Lee – Best Supporting Actor for A Catered Affair, 2015 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Starkville Community Theatre and Heather Shaw – MTA Overall Technical Excellence for A Catered Affair, 2015 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • John Brocato – All-Star Cast for A Catered Affair, 2015 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Paul Ruff – All-Star Cast for A Catered Affair, 2015 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Callie West – All-Star Cast for A Catered Affair, 2015 Mississippi Theatre Association


    2014 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Maddy Monson – Best Actress for Collected Stories, 2014 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Mary-Kay Belant – All-Star Cast for Collected Stories, 2014 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2013 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Runner Up for Best Production – Dinner With Friends, 2013 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Krista Vowell – Best Actress for Dinner With Friends, 2013 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Jonette Wilburn – All-Star Cast for Dinner With Friends, 2013 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Danielle Bruce – Best Costumes for Dinner With Friends, 2013 Mississippi Theatre Association


    2012 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Paul Ruff – All-Star Cast for Cabin 12, 2012 Mississippi Theatre Association


    2011 Southeastern Theatre Association

    • Runner Up for Best Production for The Dixie Swim Club, 2011 Southeastern Conference Theatre Festival

    • Debbie Dunaway, Madeline Golden, Terry McDowell, Cindy Ruff, and Marianne Ulmer – Best Ensemble for The Dixie Swim Club, 2011 Southeastern Conference Theatre Festival

    • Madeline Golden – Outstanding Achievement in Acting for The Dixie Swim Club, 2011 Southeastern Conference Theatre Festival

    • Jansen Fair – Best Hair and Wigs Award for The Dixie Swim Club, 2011 Southeastern Conference Theatre Festival


    2011 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Warren McDaniel Award for Best Production for The Dixie Swim Club, 2011 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Madeline Golden – Best Actress for The Dixie Swim Club, 2011 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Terry McDowell – Best Supporting Actress for Dixie Swim Club, 2011 Mississippi Theatre Association


    2010 Southeastern Theatre Association

    • Mary-Kay Belant – Best Supporting Actress for Eleemosynary, 2010 Southeastern Conference Theatre Festival


    2010 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Warren McDaniel Award for Best Production for Eleemosynary wins Best Production at 2010 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Paula Mabry – Best Director for Eleemosynary, 2010 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Mary-Kay Belant – Best Actress for Eleemosynary, 2010 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Marsha Williams – All Star Cast for Eleemosynary, 2010 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2009 American Association of Community Theatres

    • Paul Ruff, Gabe Smith, Krista Vowell and Marcus Vowell – Best Ensemble for Catfish Moon, 2009 American Association of Community Theatres AACTFest

    • Krista Vowell – Best Supporting Actress for Catfish Moon, 2009 American Association of Community Theatres AACTFest

    • Lyle Tate, Matt Crane, Lee Dempsey, Cary Huser, Thomas La Foe, Amanda Clay Powers, Cindy Ruff, Alison Stamps, Mike Tate and Andrew Watkins – Backstage Achievement for Catfish Moon, 2009 American Association of Community Theatres AACTFest

    • Nomination for Best Actor – Paul Ruff

    • Nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Marcus Vowell

    • Nomination for Best Scenic Design – Thomas La Foe


    2009 Southeastern Theatre Association

    • Best Production for Catfish Moon, 2009 Southeastern Theatre Festival


    2009 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Warren McDaniel Award for Best Production for Catfish Moon, 2009 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Kris Lee – Best Director for Catfish Moon, 2009 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Paul Ruff – Best Actor for Catfish Moon, 2009 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Krista Vowell – Best Supporting Actress for Catfish Moon, 2009 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Paul Ruff, Gabe Smith, Krista Vowell and Marcus Vowell – Best Ensemble for Catfish Moon, 2009 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2008 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Runner Up for Best Production for “Art,” 2008 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • M. J. Etua – Best Director for “Art,” 2008 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Gabe Smith – Best Actor for “Art,” 2008 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Kris Lee – All-Star Cast for “Art,” 2008 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Lyle Tate – All-Star Cast for “Art,” 2008 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Over All Technical Excellence Award for “Art,” 2008 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Thomas La Foe – Best Scenic Design for “Art,” 2008 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2007 Southeastern Theatre Association

    • Runner Up for Best Production for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Krista Vowell – Outstanding Achievement in Acting for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival

    • Madeline Golden – Outstanding Achievement in Acting for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Southeastern Theatre Conference Festival


    2007 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Warren McDaniel Award for Best Production for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Pattye Archer – Best Director for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Kary Rogers – Best Actor for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Madeline Golden – Best Actress for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Bruce Lesley – Best Supporting Actor for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Marcus Vowell – All Star Cast for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Over All Technical Excellence Award for Smoke on the Mountain, 2007 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2006 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Madeline Golden – All-Star Cast for Comfort’s Broken Light, 2006 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Natalie Kern – All-Star Cast for Comfort’s Broken Light, 2006 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2005 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Gabe Smith – Best Actor for Loose Hog in the House of God, 2005 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Deanna Dye – All-Star Cast for Loose Hog in the House of God, 2005 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2004 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Runner Up for Best Production for Deadline Dawn, 2004 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Paula Mabry – Best Director for Deadline Dawn, 2004 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • M. J. Etua, Thomas La Foe, Gabe Smith, and Elizabeth Williams – Best Ensemble for 2004 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • M. J. Etua – Best Actress for Deadline Dawn, 2004 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Elizabeth Williams – All-Star Cast for Deadline Dawn, 2004 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Gabe Smith – All-Star Cast for Deadline Dawn, 2004 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2003 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Runner Up for Best Production for Over the River and Through the Woods, 2003 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Kat Hester – Best Supporting Actress for Over the River and Through the Woods, 2003 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Madeline Golden – All-Star Cast for Over the River and Through the Woods, 2003 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Gabe Smith – All-Star Cast for Over the River and Through the Woods, 2003 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2002 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Marianne Ulmer – Best Supporting Actress for The Exact Center of the Universe, 2002 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    2001 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Runner Up for Best Production for Akhmatova, 2001 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Jo Durst – Best Director for Akhmatova, 2001 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • M. J. Etua – All-Star Cast for Akhmatova, 2001 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


    1999 Mississippi Theatre Association

    • Madeline Golden – Best Supporting Actress for Going to See the Elephant, 1999 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

    • Laura Daniel – All-Star Cast for Going to See the Elephant, 1999 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


      1995 Mississippi Theatre Association

      • Runner Up for Best Production for Nunsense, 1994 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

      • Candace Williams – Best Supporting Actress for Nunsense, 1994 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

      • Madeline Golden – Honorable Mention for Nunsense, 1994 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

      1994 Mississippi Theatre Association

      • Monroe Dewberry – Best Director for Cemetery Club, 1995 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

      • Alice Carol Caldwell – Best Supporting Actress for Cemetery Club, 1995 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

      • Bob Anderson – Best Supporting Actor for Cemetery Club, 1995 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

      1987 Mississippi Theatre Association

      • Warren McDaniel Award for Best Production for Octette Bridge Club, 1987 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival

      • Barbara Bouchillon, Alice Carol Caldwell, Dixie Camp, Catherine Conroy, Frances Heller, Madeline Golden, Terry McDowell, and Marsha Williams – Eight-Way Tie for Best Supporting Actress for Octette Bridge Club, 1987 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival


      1986 Mississippi Theatre Association

      • Warren McDaniel Award for Best Production for Tintypes, 1986 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival