Cuthbert, GA. – February 13, 2026 — Three Andrew College Liberal Arts students attended Region 4 of the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) 58 from February 3–6 in Montgomery, Alabama. Based on their performances in last fall’s production of The 39 Steps, Zaid Hassan (Communication) and Terry Tyson III (Performing Arts) were nominated to compete in ACTF’s Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions. Alexander Daniel-Maxwell (Communication) received a John H. Woodall Enhanced Learning Grant for Students based on his academic and creative work in theatre and English.
Irene Ryan participants are nominated by an external ACTF respondent who attends a college production within the region. This fall, the production respondent was Prof. Quinton Cockrell of Troy University. In addition to the student nominees, faculty director Deborah Liss-Green received a Meritorious Achievement in Directing award.
During the five-day festival, the students auditioned alongside more than 130 actors, attended five theatre productions, including three at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, participated in workshops across multiple areas of theatre, and visited the Legacy Sites in Montgomery.
Much of this travel was made possible through the theatre program’s fundraising productions, including the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre and the Haunted House. Additional travel support for Alexander Daniel-Maxwell was provided through the Woodall Award. Because Associate Professor Liss-Green serves as Co-Vice Chair of the Region, the students were chaperoned by Vice President of Student Affairs Chicquan Cannon.
Andrew College is proud to participate in Region 4 of ACTF, a national organization that supports and celebrates excellence in college theatre. The College’s fall production is traditionally entered as an Associate Production and has earned multiple student and faculty nominations and awards.
For more information about Andrew College Theatre, visit www.andrewcollege.edu/theatre, or contact Associate Professor of Theatre, Deborah Liss-Green, at (229)732-5968.
About Andrew College
Rooted in a tradition of academic excellence, spiritual development, and service, Andrew College offers students a supportive and transformative educational experience. Founded in 1854 and located in Cuthbert, Georgia, the college is affiliated with The United Methodist Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Andrew College offers Associate, Bachelor, and Certificate programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.
Photo Details: Andrew College Theatre students pictured left to right: Terry Tyson III, Alexander Daniel-Maxwell, and Zaid Hassan.




