06/08/2026
BCT'S Teen Troupe did Boerne proud.
The whole community should give these teens a standing ovation for how they represented our community in Paris, Texas last week at the 2026 TNT Youth Conference.
We are so proud to announce that the BCT Teen Troupe are bringing home 26 awards and recognitions from the 2026 Theatre Network of Texas, Youth Conference
26 Awards. One Incredible Company..
This week was about more than awards. It was about growth, leadership, creativity, teamwork, courage, and representing Boerne Community Theatre with excellence. Our students performed, competed, learned from industry professionals, supported one another, grew their theatre family, and left their mark on one of the largest youth theatre events in Texas.
Congratulations to our award recipients:
Young Leaders
Riley Martinez
Whitley Cogburn
Stars, Stripes & Stage Lights Costume Contest
Winners Peanuts Gang -
Riley Martinez - Snoopy
Ellie Buczek - Lucy
Gary Hall - Charlie Brown
Carter Smith - Linus
Honorable Mention
The Hands and Feet of Theatre “Crew” - Sarah Coyle (stage manager), Meggan Padvorac (hair & makeup), Ian Schoolcraft (tech), and Mary Ann Matteson (costumes)
Find Your Voice Star Performers
Jonna Padvorac
Improvathon All Stars
Riley Martinez
Design Competition
Winner –
Costumes for “Moulin Rouge” - Juliana Hargrove
Monologue Awards:
Division II Honorable Mention
Riley Martinez
Musical Ensemble Awards:
Small Ensemble Honorable Mention - “Santa Fe” Carter Smith and Gary Hall
Participation Award :
BCT Teen Troupe
Todd Hart Teacher's Pet Awards
Riley Martinez
Sachin Heatherley
Jonna Padvorac
Dennis Gilmore Spirit Award
Riley Martinez
Best Use of a Tablecloth as Fashion
Samuel Nowotny - Table
Broadway Blitz Winners
3rd Place – The MC’s - Gary Hall
2nd Place – The Triplets – Riley Martinez
All Star Cast Awards
Alice McManus - Mad Hatter
Carter Smith - Tweedle Dum
Linda Lee Leadership Award
Mary Ann Matteson
Brown & Lechler Cap & Gown Award
Riley Martinez
Grace “Fox” Matiella
Jason Simonton
Russell Dean
Margi Coyle
Roberta Elliott Memorial Scholarship
Riley Martinez
Thank you to ALL of our teens. You represented BCT, your families, and your community with pride.
To our parents, volunteers, directors, sponsors, and supporters: thank you for believing in these young artists and making opportunities like this possible.
* Article credited to Mary Ann Matteson
* Photos by Jason Padvorac