This team – and the creators whose short works we were entrusted with – were gifted with 15 (!!!) 2024-25 B. Iden Payne Awards Council nominations for Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera (FSOO) 2025!
We. Are. FLOORED. And beyond grateful!
Speaking of beyond, here’s who you can join us giving a big CONGRATS to:
Outstanding Music Direction
- Joseph Choi, Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera 2025
Outstanding Original Score
- Tyler Mabry, Ray Bradbury, Age 12, at the Carnival in Waukegan, Illinois
- Lisa Neher, <beyond>
Outstanding Original Short Script
- Laura Fuentes, Las Auténticas
- Tyler Mabry, Ray Bradbury, Age 12, at the Carnival in Waukegan, Illinois
- Caitlin Vincent, <beyond>
Outstanding Orchestra in a Musical
- Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera 2025
Outstanding Stage Management
- Monica Kurtz, Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera 2025
Outstanding Performer in a Short Play
- Patricia Combs (142-6), <beyond>
- Sandra Mercado (Luz), Las Auténticas
- Hilary Schranze (Young Ray), Ray Bradbury, Age 12, at the Carnival in Waukegan, Illinois
Outstanding Direction of a Short Play
- Julie Fiore, <beyond>
- Julie Fiore, Ray Bradbury, Age 12, at the Carnival in Waukegan, Illinois
Outstanding Production of a Short Play
- <beyond>
- Ray Bradbury, Age 12, at the Carnival in Waukegan, Illinois
As we enter our 14th season and begin the journey towards FSOO 2026, our gratitude overflows for this supportive community, for you (yes, you!), and for the breadth of the arts landscape in this place we call home. Thank you, friends. Now, go see a show this weekend. And cheers!
This project has been funded in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
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