2011 Special Awards

Corktown ’39 @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATRE

Corktown ’39 @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATRE

Terry Morgan – ArtsBeatLA This may be surprising to some, but I am not an expert on Irish WW2 history....
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School of Night presents: HELLAS @ THE BROADWATER

School of Night presents: HELLAS @ THE BROADWATER

Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move School of Night's, HELLAS, is quite a history lesson. It explores the birth...
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You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! @ SOUTH COAST REPERTORY

You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! @ SOUTH COAST REPERTORY

Patrick Chavis  – The Orange Curtain Review Let’s talk about this set design from Adam Rigg, which was out of...
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In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel @ HUDSON THEATRE

In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel @ HUDSON THEATRE

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA The major problem with this play is that the characters have nowhere to go; they’re...
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Playwrights’ Arena presents: Swipe @ LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER

Playwrights’ Arena presents: Swipe @ LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA This rule-defying non-verbal solo play is certainly a kind of risky and defiant theatre we...
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Jane Eyre @ A NOISE WITHIN

Jane Eyre @ A NOISE WITHIN

Terry Morgan – ArtsBeatLA As a Literature major in my distant past, I have a shameful confession to make –...
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Rubicon Theatre Company Presents: Mama: A True Story of Love & Madnes @ THE KARYN JACKSON THEATRE

Rubicon Theatre Company Presents: Mama: A True Story of Love & Madnes @ THE KARYN JACKSON THEATRE

Philip Brandes –  Stage Raw Linda Purl deftly handles instant transitions between 16 clearly differentiated characters who appear in the...
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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.