On May 14 2026, the Austin Theatre Critics Awards announced their nominees for the 2025-2026 season for the Austin area. THE LAST SEANCE OF HARRY HOUDINI, written by Trace Turner & Cynthia Reifsteck, was nominated for Outstanding Original Script alongside some other incredible local playwrights in Austin. The full list of nominees can be found here. The ceremony will take place on June 8 at the historic State theater in downtown Austin. Stay tuned and fingers crossed!