2011 Special Awards

Danny Boy @ THE OTHER SPACE

Danny Boy @ THE OTHER SPACE

Martín Hernández – Stage Raw (Playwright/director Michael J.) Harney’s working “improvisationally for months” with his actors has resulted in longwinded...
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Come From Away, grown in Greater LA

Come From Away, grown in Greater LA

Don Shirley – Angeles Stage Come From Away, West Side Story, Eureka Day, Right, Am I Roxie?, Adolescent Salvation, Fly...
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West Side Story @ LA OPERA

West Side Story @ LA OPERA

Jonas Schwartz – Theatermania The biggest rumble in LA Opera’s West Side Story is not between the Sharks and the...
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The Night of the Iguana @ BOSTON COURT PASADENA

The Night of the Iguana @ BOSTON COURT PASADENA

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA This is a glowing representation of a magnificent work of art, beautifully designed, brilliantly acted,...
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Eureka Day @ PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

Eureka Day @ PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA It’s hard to imagine Jonathan Spector’s hilarious and uncannily newsworthy Tony-winning play wasn’t written in...
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My Dad’s Kid @ BEVERLY HILLS PLAYHOUSE

My Dad’s Kid @ BEVERLY HILLS PLAYHOUSE

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw Director Allen Barton, who is also credited as dramaturge, delivers a competent staging. However,...
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AM I ROXIE? @ GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE

AM I ROXIE? @ GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE

Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move Preview night stood on no ceremony whatsoever as Ortega delivered her Magnum Opus...
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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.