Cornerstone Artistic Director Michael John Garcés to Step Down
Succeeding the theatre’s founding artistic director, he will have led the company through nearly 17 years and several cycles of community-collaborative shows.
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Succeeding the theatre’s founding artistic director, he will have led the company through nearly 17 years and several cycles of community-collaborative shows.
The award includes a $275,000 prize for each artist.
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