2011 Special Awards

Stories outside the stream

Stories outside the stream

Don Shirley – Angeles Stage Storyteller of East LA, Colored People's Time, Master Harold and the Boys, Flower Drum Song,...
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Hell Mouth @ THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY

Hell Mouth @ THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY

Philip Brandes –  Stage Raw In the eclectic, intricately-constructed theatrical confections of L.A.’s prolific playwright Tom Jacobson, the dialectics around...
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Flower Drum Song @ EAST WEST PLAYERS

Flower Drum Song @ EAST WEST PLAYERS

Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color Despite this new revival of Flower Drum Song having a second revision from...
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The Maltese Falcon @ LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

The Maltese Falcon @ LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix A new commissioned play by Matthew Salazar-Thompson that recently premiered at North Coast Rep,...
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For Want of a Horse @ THE ECHO THEATER COMPANY

For Want of a Horse @ THE ECHO THEATER COMPANY

Terry Morgan – ArtsBeatLA The phrase “for want of a horse” is most commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s...
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The Storyteller of East LA @ LATINO THEATER COMPANY

The Storyteller of East LA @ LATINO THEATER COMPANY

F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw The superb actors, many of whom have been with the Latino Theater Company for...
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Colored People’s Time: A History Play @ THE ROBEY THEATRE COMPANY

Colored People’s Time: A History Play @ THE ROBEY THEATRE COMPANY

Ed Rampell – Hollywood Progressive The Robey Theatre Company’s production of Leslie Lee’s circa 1983 "Colored People’s Time, A History...
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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.