Drama League DirectorFest Kicks Off With Adrienne Kennedy, Matthew Sweet
The New York festival showcases developing directors in a bill that also includes plays by Aditi Brennan Kapil, Caryl Churchill, and Aimé Césaire.
The New York festival showcases developing directors in a bill that also includes plays by Aditi Brennan Kapil, Caryl Churchill, and Aimé Césaire.
Special awards also went to Bette Midler, Bill Berloni, and Michael Greif.
Eleven young stage directors have been selected for this year-long program.
Twelve projects will be developed, including new works from Elena Heyman, Kristin Marting, and Jenny Larson.
Special awards also went to Joel Grey, WNET’s New York theatre broadcasts and director Stephen Daldry.
Eleven fellows will participate in the program, which encompasses four different areas of study.
Spring’s award season in New York had a few big standouts.