2011 Special Awards

My Son the Playwright @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATRE

My Son the Playwright @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATRE

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA This is a phenomenal new achievement by local counter-culture hero Justin Tanner, ironically both selfish...
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Once @ CHANCE THEATER

Once @ CHANCE THEATER

Amanda Callas – Broadwayworld Once feels like a revelation, with all the delicate tenderness of a romantic ballad and the...
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Sweeney Todd…for Valentine’s Day?

Sweeney Todd…for Valentine’s Day?

Don Shirley – Angeles Stage Includes Sweeney Todd, The Notebook, Kid Gloves, The Altruist, Brownstone, More Miracles, Jewish for Dinner,...
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Punish Me @ HUDSON THEATRE

Punish Me @ HUDSON THEATRE

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw In her program notes, Sorgen urges empathy for those gaslit by a narcissistic abuser....
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street @ LA MIRADA THEATRE

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street @ LA MIRADA THEATRE

Terry Morgan – ArtsBeatLA Sweeney Todd is my favorite musical. I’ve seen it onstage several times, watched the film, enjoyed...
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What Opa Did @ THEATRE 40

What Opa Did @ THEATRE 40

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw At a time when families hide in their homes for fear of being deported—or...
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The Circle @ GREENWAY COURT THEATRE

The Circle @ GREENWAY COURT THEATRE

Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color The world premiere of The Circle at Greenway Court Theatre has severely misguided...
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We are proud to announce the honorees who will receive this year’s special awards from theLADCC. Each award is accompanied by a check from a generous sponsor.

We know that the entire LA theatrical community joins us in congratulating these very special individuals and institutions.

The 2011 special award recipients are as follows:

THE TED SCHMITT AWARD for the world premiere of an outstanding new play, accompanied by an offer to publish by Samuel French, Inc.

Awarded to David Wiener for Extraordinary Chambers.

THE POLLY WARFIELD AWARD for an excellent season in a small to mid-size theatre, accompanied by an honorarium, funded by the Nederlander Organization.

Awarded to Rogue Machine.

THE BOB Z AWARD for career achievement in set design.

Awarded to Kurt Boetcher.

THE ANGSTROM AWARD for career achievement in lighting design, accompanied by an honorarium, funded by Angstrom Lighting.

Awarded to Lap Chi Chu.

THE MARGARET HARFORD AWARD for sustained excellence in theatre.

Awarded to the Odyssey Theatre.

THE JOEL HIRSCHHORN AWARD for outstanding achievement in musical theatre.

Awarded to Lee Martino.

THE MILTON KATSELAS AWARD for career or special achievement in direction, accompanied by an honorarium, funded by The Katselas Theatre Company.

Awarded to Matt Shakman.