CSU Theatre production of Men On Boats receives recognition from KCACTF

Posted by Jennifer Clary on Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.
The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents “Men on Boats” written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Wesley Longacre.

The Fall 2026 CSU Theatre production of Men On Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Wesley Longacre, was attended by a Kennedy Center American College Theatre (KCACTF) respondent, Rachel Darden, assistant professor of acting at the University of Northern Colorado. Ms. Darden provided feedback on the production and awarded select actors and crew based on their performances and designs.

The following students are eligible to present at the 2026 KACTF Regional Conference.

Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominations

Kaitlin Thompson-Highsmith as Dunn
Carmen Warren as Bradly
Char Bokhof as Powell

Meritorious Achievement Certificates

Henry Ledbetter, Lighting design
Abby Holm, Sound design
Eliza Domingos, Choreography