TDPS Alum and Faculty Member Win 2023 Helen Hayes Awards
May 24, 2023
Costume designer Jeannette Christensen '17 and Associate Professor Jared Mezzocchi were recognized for their achievements in costume design and media/projections design, respectively.
By Gabrielle Yee Chuk Ching
Congratulations to TDPS alum Jeannette Christensen '17 and Associate Professor Jared Mezzocchi, who won the 2023 Helen Hayes Awards Monday night at a ceremony at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
Christensen was recognized for “Outstanding Costume Design – Helen” for GALA Hispanic Theatre’s production of “ON YOUR FEET! La historia de Emilio y Gloria Estefan ¡En español!” Mezzocchi was recognized for “Outstanding Media/Projections Design – Hayes” for Round House Theatre’s production of “We declare you a terrorist....” Notably, media and projections design was a new category this year.
The awards celebrate phenomenal work in the theater community of D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Eight TDPS alumni and faculty were nominated for the prestigious award.
View the full list of award winners: https://dctheaterarts.org/2023/05/22/theatre-washington-celebrates-2023-helen-hayes-awards
Image is from "We declare you a terrorist...."