2011 Special Awards

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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One Man, Two Guvnors @ A NOISE WITHIN

One Man, Two Guvnors @ A NOISE WITHIN

Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix While some of us can multitask, others — like Francis Henshall (Kasey Mahaffy) in...
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Fly Me to the Sun @ THE FOUNTAIN THEATRE

Fly Me to the Sun @ THE FOUNTAIN THEATRE

Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color I do think there is an incredible play to be had here, once...
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Adolescent Salvation @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATRE

Adolescent Salvation @ ROGUE MACHINE THEATRE

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw In a finely tuned staging, director Guillermo Cienfuegos elicits optimum performances from his cast,...
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& Juliet & Oedipus & Elvis

& Juliet & Oedipus & Elvis

Don Shirley – Angeles Stage & Juliet, Oedipus the Jing, Mama! plus Antigone, Achilles in Arcadia, Tune In, Wine in...
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OEDIPUS THE KING, MAMA! @ THE GETTY VILLA

OEDIPUS THE KING, MAMA! @ THE GETTY VILLA

Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move Just when you think the Troubies can’t get any better, they go ahead...
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A Doll’s House @ LONG BEACH SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

A Doll’s House @ LONG BEACH SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix When Henrik Ibsen wrote “A Doll’s House” in 1879 Denmark, it was unusual in...
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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.