The Carver Theatre Department has successfully advanced through the Zone, District, and Bi-District UIL One Act Play competitions with their performance of Porgy by Dorothy and DuBose Heyward. The production earned 1st place rankings at all three levels and has advanced to the Area One Act Play Contest. The Thespian Troupe will compete again on Saturday, April 11 at Lake Creek High School in Montgomery, TX.
UIL One Act Play
Zone A OAP Contest Results
Advancing Play-Porgy
Best Performer-Trinity Jones
All Star Cast- Na’Leeyah Tatum
All Star Cast- Cedric Miller
All Star Cast- Ka’Sean Francis
Honorable Mention- Sannia Bell
Honorable Mention- Johnny Kelley
Outstanding Technician: London Myles
District OAP Contest Results
Advancing Play-Porgy
Best Performer- Trinity Jones
Best Performer-Cedric Miller
All Star Cast- Sannia Bell
Honorable Mention- Na’Leeyah Tatum
Outstanding Technician: Caleb Harrison
Outstanding Crew: Niya Kelly, London Myles & Caleb Harrison
Bi-District OAP Results
Advancing Play-Porgy
Best Performer- Johnny Kelley
All Star Cast-Cedric Miller
All Star Cast- Dakarai Smith
Honorable Mention- Trinity Jones
Outstanding Technician: Niya Kelly
One Act Play Company Members
Allen Hampton, Amare Haywood, Bradley James, Caleb Harrison, Cedric Miller, Dakarai Smith, David Gipson, Hailey Gonzales, Jacob Lowe, Jeremiah Barber, Johnny Kelley, Joseph Jack, Ka’Sean Francis, Kaylee King, Kenneth Jordan, Laurissa Harrison, London Myles, Na’Leeyah Tatum, Niya Kelly, Rheagan Thompson, Roma Velado, Sannia Bell, Tre’Veon Green & Trinity Jones
In addition, the Carver Theatre Department participated in the Tommy Tune Awards and received nominations for their production of The Wiz. Information is below. Thank you for your support!!
Roshunda Jones-Koumba, Jabari Collins & Jamar Hawkins
Tommy Tune Awards 2026
G.W. Carver Magnet Theatre received 35 Tommy Tune Nominations for The Wiz and received 2 Finalists nominations!
Finalists Nominations (2)
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Actor (Ka’Sean Francis)
Tommy Tune Nominations 1st Round (35)
Technical Achievement
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Director
Outstanding Music Director
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Lighting Designer
Outstanding Scenic Designer
Outstanding Costume Designer
Outstanding Sound Designer
Outstanding Stage Management
Outstanding Projection Designer
Lead Actor: Sannia Bell, Johnny Kelley, Isaac Smith, Ka’Sean Francis, David Gipson & Cedric Miller
Supporting Actor: Roma Velado, Matilde Mayorga Real, Amare Haywood & Na’Leeyah Tatum
Outstanding Singer: Ka’Sean Francis, Matilde Mayorga Real & Isaac Smith
Outstanding Actor: Ka’Sean Francis, Johnny Kelley & Sannia Bell
Outstanding Dancer: Kenneth Jordan, Johnny Kelly, Ka’Sean Francis, Sofia De Leon & Isaac Smith
Honorable Mention: Dakarai Smith & Sofia De Leon
Photo Credit
Production Photos
Andy Adams, Aldine ISD Photographer
Award Ceremony Photos
Kristin Wilson, Theatre Director (Eisenhower 9th)
Click here for Carver Wiz Playbill 2026
