Butler Theatre Department Honors Talent and Bids Farewell to Bob Peterson at Annual Spelvin Awards

The Butler Theatre Department held its annual Spelvin Awards for the 2023-2024 season at Butler Theatre on May 9. This event was notably the final ceremony chaired by Bob Peterson, who is retiring after 43 years of service. The ceremony was attended by students, faculty, and alumni, including Scott McPhail from Paramount Pictures, to recognize this year's performances and technical achievements.

Mikail Sadiq and Sarah McVay won Best Actor and Best Actress for their roles in 'HARVEY' and 'EURYDICE,' respectively. In addition to the lead categories, Jacob Antle and Quinn Laney received awards for their supporting roles in 'HARVEY.'

The ceremony also highlighted newcomers and technical staff achievements. Mikail Sadiq and Jacob Antle were named Best Male Newcomers, and Sarah McVay was awarded Best Female Newcomer. In the technical categories, newcomers Eli Wonsetler and Sabrina Zimmerman were recognized for their contributions.

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