PlayGround Announces 2021-22 Women Leader Fellows
The inaugural fellows are Tessa Corrie, Rosie Hallett, Genevieve Jessee, Jasmine Murray, and Lindsey Abbott.
The inaugural fellows are Tessa Corrie, Rosie Hallett, Genevieve Jessee, Jasmine Murray, and Lindsey Abbott.
Browne receives the award on behalf of Urban Word in a virtual ceremony on December 7.
‘Here There Are Blueberries’ by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich will be honored in a ceremony in December.
The annual prize, presented by the Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons, awards emerging theatre artists in recognition of their talent and promise.
Five projects will receive $500 to produce new work in the festival.
Nkenna Akunna, Dina El-Aziz, Isra Elsalihie, Abhishek Majumdar, and Tidtaya Sinutoke will receive free legal assistance in applying for an O-1B Artist Visa.
Manhattan Theatre Club has extended commissions to several writers and launched a new Groundworks Lab program.
Haddad, an actor, playwright, and autobiographical performer, will be presented with the award on Nov. 12.
O’brian will receive the Founders’ Award and Bocanegra will receive the Pfaelzer Award.
Director, playwright, and screenwriter Emily Mann is honored for her lifetime achievement and distinguished service to the national nonprofit theatre.