Category Archives: Awards

Suzan-Lori Parks Receives 22nd Annual Gish Prize

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of ‘Topdog/Underdog’ joins the ranks of such artists as Ingmar Bergman, Spike Lee, and Isabel Allende.

The author of ‘Luna Gale’ and ‘Boy Gets Girl’ will mentor four emerging playwrights in anticipation of the theatre’s New Works Festival in May 2016.

The award, named for the late actor, singer, and Civil Rights leader, awards commitment to free expression and respect for humankind.

Ryan’s ‘Every Path’ will be featured in La Jolla Playhouse’s 2015 Without Walls Festival.

Five theatre artists are among those honored with a place at the artist’s colony in New Hampshire for the fall 2015 and winter 2016 seasons.

The artistic director is among 13 individuals recognized for their contributions to Georgia’s civic life and cultural community.

Acclaimed productions of ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘All Our Tragic’ were among the 17 Equity productions recognized at the annual awards ceremony.

Theatre artists Allen Gilmore and Fawzia Mirza are among those honored with a $25,000 stipend.

Polly Carl, Illusion Theater, and Jessica Dickey win top prizes.

Early-, mid-, and late-career artists will each receive $25,000 for their achievements.