Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s staff and artists recently gathered to honor CST Sound Engineer Cristy Troia with the 12th annual Hurckes Award. Created through the generosity and inspired vision of longtime supporters Dick and Lou Hurckes, the Hurckes Award each year recognizes the creative and technical achievement of a member of CST’s production department. Paying tribute to the exceptional spirit, talent and dedication of the recipient, this special honor also provides resources for their professional enhancement. This year’s award will underwrite Troia’s attendance at the US Institute for Theater Technology annual conference. With more than 100 skilled artisans and technicians working behind the scenes to bring CST’s epic productions to life, the Theater is proud to join the Hurckes family in celebration of this group’s invaluable contributions.
In the photo above, members of the Hurckes family pose with CST leadership and past and present Hurckes Award winners.
RECIPIENTS OF THE HURCKES AWARD:
2013
Cristy Troia
Sound Engineer
2012
Cathy Tantillo
Costume Design Assistant
2011
Lise Stec
Head Draper
2010
Daniel Nurczyk
Properties Stage Crew
2009
Alicia Turner
Costume Shop Assistant
2008
Melissa "Maloo" Veal
Head of Wigs and Makeup
2007
Edward Leahy
Technical Director
2006
James Savage
Sound Master
2005
Joan E. Claussen
Lighting
2004
Charles Jolls
Lighting
2003
Deb Acker
Stage Manager
2002
Barbara Niederer
Costumes
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