2011 Special Awards

Damn Yankees @ THE GEM THEATRE

Damn Yankees @ THE GEM THEATRE

Patrick Chavis  – The Orange Curtain Review This scrappy, somewhat generic Broadway hit from the 1950s reveals deeper introspection. Read...
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Here There Are Blueberries @ THE WALLIS ANNENBERG FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Here There Are Blueberries @ THE WALLIS ANNENBERG FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw Harrowing and haunting, Here There Are Blueberries is a fascinating detective story about how dedicated...
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All Roads Theatre Company presents: One For My Baby @ EL PORTAL THEATRE

All Roads Theatre Company presents: One For My Baby @ EL PORTAL THEATRE

Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color The world premiere of All Roads Theatre Company's 'One For My Baby" is...
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WARHOL/FRANKENSTEIN 4D @ ZOMBIE JOE’S UNDERGROUND

WARHOL/FRANKENSTEIN 4D @ ZOMBIE JOE’S UNDERGROUND

Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move “Life is everything and nothing;” seems to be Andy Warhol’s ultimate commentary about...
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Honey Cone: Live! @ CATALINA JAZZ CLUB

Honey Cone: Live! @ CATALINA JAZZ CLUB

Amanda Callas – BroadwayWorld Founded in 1968, Honey Cone is like drinking sunshine. Read more...
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LOS ANGELES DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE ANNOUNCES FINALISTS AND SPECIAL AWARD HONOREES FOR  THEATRICAL EXCELLENCE IN 2024

LOS ANGELES DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE ANNOUNCES FINALISTS AND SPECIAL AWARD HONOREES FOR THEATRICAL EXCELLENCE IN 2024

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC), Southern California’s preeminent organization of professional theatre critics and journalists, is pleased to...
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Topdog/Underdog @ PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

Topdog/Underdog @ PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog is a riveting play where its words did much of...
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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.