2011 Special Awards

Luca & Uri @ PLAYWRIGHT’S ARENA/VICTORY THEATRE CENTER

Luca & Uri @ PLAYWRIGHT’S ARENA/VICTORY THEATRE CENTER

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA The first scene in Nicholas Pilapil’s intriguing new two-hander is actually what normally would be...
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Natural Selection @ ZEPHYR THEATRE

Natural Selection @ ZEPHYR THEATRE

Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move The audience is a full participant in the arduous process of NATURAL SELECTION...
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Uncle Vanya @ CITY GARAGE THEATRE

Uncle Vanya @ CITY GARAGE THEATRE

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw Since it was first produced in 1899 at the Moscow Art Theatre, adaptations of...
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Here Lies Love @ MARK TAPER FORUM

Here Lies Love @ MARK TAPER FORUM

Jonas Schwartz – Theatermania A new staging of the Broadway cause célèbre Here Lies Love has arrived at the Mark Taper...
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Richard III @ A NOISE WITHIN

Richard III @ A NOISE WITHIN

Patrick Chavis  – LA Theatre Bites Podcast  9 out of 10! Exceptional Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! Listen more...  Anita...
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The Typist @ HUDSON THEATRE

The Typist @ HUDSON THEATRE

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA Playwright Shem Bitterman has an uncanny knack for evoking a mood both untraditional and yet...
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The 39 Steps @ RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY

The 39 Steps @ RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY

Philip Brandes –  Stage Raw In every good chase thriller, an unsuspecting bystander is suddenly called on to save 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.