TCG Announces Inaugural Cohort for Rising Leaders of Color Program
Ten leaders of color from the D.C. Metro area will receive development and networking opportunities.
Ten leaders of color from the D.C. Metro area will receive development and networking opportunities.
Jennifer Kidwell, the Wilma Theater, and People’s Light are among the recipients.
The Broadway-bound musical from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, currently running at Hartford Stage, was lauded last night.
Though ‘Hamilton’ fell one Tony short of winning the most ever, the real winner of the night was diversity.
‘The Hairy Ape’ and ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ also won multiple prizes.
Other winners include ‘She Loves Me,’ ‘A View From the Bridge,’ ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night,’ and ‘American Psycho.’
The retiring drama teacher was recommended by her students and will be recognized at the 2016 Tony Awards.
A costume designer and two actors will receive awards and development funds.
Her play ‘Independence Day at Happy Meadows’ will be published as part of the prize.
Constellation Theatre Company and the Welders were also among honorees at the 2015 ceremony.