Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2009
¾¨Ó㴫ý students Alicia Pabrinkis and Benjamin Portz were nominated by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) for their work in Theatre ¾¨Ó㴫ý's recent production of Getting Out.
Pabrinkis, a sophomore music education major, is a daughter of Karen Dodson of Pittsford, N.Y., and John Pabrinkis of Rochester, N.Y., and a graduate of Pittsford Mendon High School. She was nominated for her role as "Arlie."
Portz, a junior history major, is a son of Douglas and Lynn Portz of Gibsonia and a graduate of Pine-Richland High School. He was nominated for his role as "Carl."
The students will compete for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships in January 2010.
KCACTF is a national theatre education program that aims to identify and promote quality in college-level theatre production.
Contact Dr. Scott Mackenzie, ¾¨Ó㴫ý associate professor and director of theatre, at (724) 946-6238 or e-mail mackensa@westminster.edu for more information.
