FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   DATE:  October 31, 2006        CONTACT: Dr. Terry Lewis (361) 825-2425; Steve Paschal, Public Affairs, (361) 825-2336        Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Student Production of “Bloody Poetry” Takes Top Awards at KC/ACTF Festival CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s production of “Bloody Poetry,” British playwright Howard Brenton's fact-based drama about Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, received eight awards at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s (KC/ACTF) Texas Region I competition Saturday, Oct. 8 at San Jacinto College in Houston. “Bloody Poetry” is being considered for the upcoming regional festival in Tulsa, Okla. Outstanding Set Design – Phil Johnson Outstanding Lighting Design – Phil Johnson Outstanding Sound Design – Jeanne Travis Outstanding Acting Award – Ryan Couch Irene Ryan Acting Award – Will Sessions Irene Ryan Acting Award – Charissa Granerio Irene Acting Award – Daniel Mirsky Critic’s Choice Award – Critic: Dr. Jeff Koep, dean of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada- Las Vegas.