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The cast and crew of Underneath the Lintel, SETC 2023
Best Director <br> Paula Mabry and Best Lead Actor, MTA 2023
Kris Lee accepts Outstanding Achievement in a Leading Role for Underneath the Lintel, AACTFest 2023
Cast and Crew, MTA
Paul Ruff and Ben Christmas, 2020 Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, MTA
Best Director Award, presented to Gabe Smith, MTA 2020
John Brocato accepts 2019 Best Supporting Actor Award from MTA
The cast and crew of Paper Thin, Best Production MTA 2018
The cast and crew of Paper Thin, Best Production SETC 2018
The Cast and crew of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, MTA 2017
The Cast and crew of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, SETC 2017
Kris Lee, Best Actor for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, sETC 2017
Pattye Archer, Best Director for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, MTA 2017






















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