2011 Special Awards

The Chinese Lady @ CHANCE THEATER

The Chinese Lady @ CHANCE THEATER

Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix It falls on Krusiec as Afong to relate most of that history, which perhaps...
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Lear Redux @ ODYSSEY THEATRE

Lear Redux @ ODYSSEY THEATRE

Deborah Klugman  – Stage Raw From the moment he makes his entrance — sour-faced, cantankerous, shuffling as he leans resentfully...
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A Doll’s House, Part 2 @ PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

A Doll’s House, Part 2 @ PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

Jonas Schwartz – Theatermania Jennifer Chang’s interpretation of Hnath’s play is puzzling. The dialogue crackles on its own, yet Chang...
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Love’s End (Clôture de l’amour) @ ODYSSEY THEATRE

Love’s End (Clôture de l’amour) @ ODYSSEY THEATRE

Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix Having its West Coast premiere at the Odyssey Theatre, “Love’s End” — translated by...
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A Man of No Importance @ A NOISE WITHIN

A Man of No Importance @ A NOISE WITHIN

Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix Seamlessly directed by A Noise Within’s co-artistic director Julia Rodriguez Elliott and excellently acted...
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Urinetown @ KENTWOOD PLAYERS

Urinetown @ KENTWOOD PLAYERS

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw In a crisply effective staging, directors Jeremy Palmer and Alison Boole go boldly over-the-top,...
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Aristotle/Alexander @ COMPANY OF ANGELS

Aristotle/Alexander @ COMPANY OF ANGELS

Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix It's an engaging and gripping drama, infused with original music composed by Andreas Fevos...
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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.