Eastern Connecticut State University Student Michael Hinton Honored at Annual Theatre Festival

2012 Mar 23

Local Eastern Connecticut State University student Michael Hinton '12 from New London, CT, was recognized at the annual Region I Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival (KCACTF), held at Fitchburg College in Fitchburg, MA, in late January. Hinton was chosen to go to the semi-finals in the KCACTF Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competition. He also performed in a scene that was adjudicated in the KCACTF Stage Directors and Choreographers Initiative. Hinton majors in English.

The Region I KCACTF brings together theatre students, faculty and staff from CT, MA, RI, VT, NH, ME and eastern NY. Each year, these members of the theatre community come together to participate in theatre performance, design and production through this festival. The KCACTF encourages and celebrates diverse work created in college and university theatre programs; gives students opportunities to achieve professionalism and experience in the field; and encourages colleges and universities to produce new plays, revitalized classics and experimental works.

Eastern Connecticut State University is a member of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities under the Board of Regents for Higher Education. Eastern is the state's public liberal arts university and serves approximately 5,600 students each year on its Willimantic campus and satellite locations.

It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut State University to ensure equal access to its events. If you are an individual with a disability and will need accommodations for this event, please contact the Office of University Relations at (860) 465-5735.