b. iden payne awards council
AWARDING EXCELLENCE IN AUSTIN THEATRE FOR 50 YEARS.
Process
Our process includes meeting every six weeks to review recently viewed productions, wherein committee members who viewed the shows submit nominations within these categories. Discussion is held, followed by preliminary voting to create a provisional list.
At the end of the viewing season, committee members hold a meeting to narrrow the ballot down to approximately five nominees, which are submitted to the public for final voting.
Conflicts of Interest
During our meetings, committee members with significant ties to the project (such as participation in the production, marriages or other romantic relationships with individuals in the production, or other potential conflicts of interest) leave the room for the duration of discussion and voting on the project.
Categories and Guidelines
Current Eligible Categories are listed below. Other outstanding work may be also be recognized in the form of Special Certificates for Outstanding Achievement. New categories may be added annually, but must be added prior to the start of a season.
Theatre for Youth
Outstanding Direction Outstanding Performer Outstanding Production
Musical Theatre
Outstanding Production Outstanding Direction Outstanding Lead Actor
Outstanding Lead Actress Outstanding Featured Actor Outstanding Featured Actress
Drama
Outstanding Production Outstanding Direction Outstanding Lead Actor
Outstanding Lead Actress Outstanding Featured Actor Outstanding Featured Actress
Comedy
Outstanding Production Outstanding Direction Outstanding Lead Actor
Outstanding Lead Actress Outstanding Featured Actor Outstanding Featured Actress
Improvisation
Outstanding Production Outstanding Direction
Rudy Koptick Award for Outstanding Improvisational Troupe
Design/Technology
Outstanding Set Design Outstanding Lighting Design Outstanding Costume Design
Outstanding Sound Design Outstanding Puppetry Outstanding Media Design
Outstanding Stage Management
Other Categories
Outstanding Music Direction
Outstanding Cast Performance
Outstanding Fight Choreography
Outstanding Ensemble Performance
Outstanding Theatrical Event
Outstanding Original Script
Outstanding Dance Choreography
Outstanding Live Music Performance
Outstanding Young Performer
Outstanding Original Score