Award-Winning Theater

Three current and former Westmont artists were honored with Independent Theater Awards at a ceremony May 19 at Center Stage Theatre downtown. The Indy Awards, given annually by a panel of theater critics from the Santa Barbara Independent and the Los Angeles Times, honor excellent productions throughout the Santa Barbara area.

John Blondell, professor of theater arts and the founding artistic director of the Lit Moon Theatre Company, received an award for his direction of Lit Moon’s Queen C. Theater alumna Amber (Palmer) Angelo ’07 was honored for her role in Lit Moon’s production of For Sheer Love of Me last summer. Sarah Halford, a senior theater major, was recognized for her performances in Westmont’s two mainstage productions last year, Jane Eyre and Anon(ymous).

• For more about the Indy Awards and a full list of winners click here.
• To view of photo gallery of the event click here.