Department of Theatre and Dance Chair Dr. David Sollish of the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University has been involved with the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) for 25 years, going all the way back to his days of graduate work. For the last 10 of those years, he has managed the Musical Theatre Competition and has coordinated the Musical Theatre Initiative for seven years for Region 4, which covers states in the Southeastern U.S.
Earlier this month, Dr. Sollish was recognized with one of the greatest honors a theatre educator could possibly receive.
On the stage of the prestigious Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Dr. Sollish was presented with the Kennedy Center Gold Medallion, the most prestigous regional award given by the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF). The award recognizes Dr. Sollish for his extraordinary contributions to the teaching and production of theatre and for dedicating his time, artistry and enthusiasm to the development of the festival. The award also honors him for his strong commitment to the values and goals of ACTF and to excellence in educational theatre.
South Carolina School of the Arts Dean Dr. David Larson said, “This professional recognition places the Department of Theatre and Dance at the center of theatre programs in the Southeast. Simply put, this significant award is as good as it gets for a university theatre educator.”
AU Theatre and Dance
AU Theatre and Dance is part of the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University. The South Carolina School of the Arts trains professional visual, musical, and theatrical artists who are serious about both their art and Christian faith.
