The Ruston Community Theatre closed out their 2022-23 season on Thursday, August 24th, with the presentation of year end awards at the 31st annual RusTony Awards Celebration held at the Dixie Center of Arts.

One winner was Quitman resident Ashton Thomas. The daughter of Kari and Wayne Thomas was recognized for the Best Musical Performance for her rendition in Cinderella of “There is Music in You.”