‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Tempest’ Win Big at 2016 Equity Jeff Awards
Chicago Equity theatre was honored at the annual ceremony on Monday night.
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Chicago Equity theatre was honored at the annual ceremony on Monday night.
The award will be presented at the opening night celebration of the theatre’s production of ‘Carousel.’
The director will receive $5,000 and was recognized for her work in the Central region of the country.
The writers will create new works each month for the program’s reading series.
The award celebrates companies and organizations that have made an impact in the field of theatre education nationwide.
The company has teamed with commercial producer Jenna Segal to create the Heidi Thomas Initiative Grant.
ETC will provide six students pursuing the theatre arts with professional development opportunities.
Recipients include Chance Theater, Cygnet Theatre Company, American Blues Theater, and Golden Thread Productions, among others.
Rachael VanWormer and Nathan Alan Davis will work on new plays at the San Diego theatre.
A group of 17 artists will develop a new work together.