Annie Baker and Taylor Mac Receive MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grants
The two theatre artists are among the 24 recipients of the 2017 MacArthur Fellowship, which comes with $625,000.
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The two theatre artists are among the 24 recipients of the 2017 MacArthur Fellowship, which comes with $625,000.
Its national granting program awards $10,000 in operating support to theatres, both first-time beneficiaries and a few repeat honorees.
The sixth T. Fellow, chosen to develop a new theatrical production, will attend classes at Columbia’s School of the Arts.
David Cromer wins the award for outstanding direction and Rachel Rockwell wins for best choreography.
The recipients were recognized for their work in social justice; winners include Mikhail Baryshnikov, P. Carl, and Ping Chong.
The writer of ‘Pass Over’ will receive a cash prize and support to develop new work.
The two writers will each receive a $50,000 prize.
She was recognized for her play ‘Roe,’ about the Roe v. Wade case.
The cohort includes Rae Binstock, Nick Gandiello, Lucas Hnath, C.A. Johnson, and Susan Soon He Stanton.
In honor of his 20th season as the resident playwright, a $2.5-million gift will give Still a permanent artistic home.