Carlson and Wehmeyer Receive Theatre Awards

Brad Carlson (left) and Jonathan Wehmeyer

Brad Carlson, associate professor of theatre, has been awarded the Kennedy Center Gold Medallion. The Kennedy Center Gold Medallion is the most prestigious award given by KCACTF and is considered one of the greatest honors in educational theatre. This award honors individuals or organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the teaching and producing of theatre and who have significantly dedicated their time, artistry and enthusiasm to the development of KCACTF.

Jonathan Wehmeyer, assistant professor of theatre, has been honored by the National Alliance of Acting Teachers as an exceptional teacher of acting who is dedicated to developing his craft. He has been awarded the Acting Teacher of Excellence and will be invited to the National Alliance of Acting Teacher’s National Congress this summer at The Juilliard School.