NJ Agwuna Receives SDCF Barbara Whitman Award
The award, established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, comes with a $10,000 prize for an early-career female, trans, or non-binary director.
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Jon Rua Honored With SDCF Breakout Award
The award recognized the stage and screen choreographer for his ‘rising star’ moment.
Mark Valdez Awarded 2021 Zelda Fichandler Award
The award, which includes an unrestricted $5,000, will be presented at a virtual ceremony on Jan. 24.
Emily Mann to Receive SDCF’s Gordon Davidson Award
Director, playwright, and screenwriter Emily Mann is honored for her lifetime achievement and distinguished service to the national nonprofit theatre.
Shá Cage, Elizabeth Carter Receive Lloyd Richards Residencies
Cage will work with Cornerstone Theater Company’s Michael John Garcés, while Carter will be with Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Nataki Garrett.
Sharifa Yasmin Awarded SDCF’s Inaugural Barbara Whitman Award
The award, which includes a $10,000 prize, was established to recognize a female, trans, or nonbinary early-career director who has demonstrated a unique vision in their work.
SDCF Names Dani Barlow Foundation Director
Barlow has been serving as the SDCF’s interim director since November.
Kamilah Forbes Wins 2020 Zelda Fichandler Award
The award from the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation includes a $5,000 prize.
SDCF Announces Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency
The residency will pair a BIPOC director or choreographer with an artistic director looking to make significant changes at their theatre.
2020 National Directors Fellowships Announced
Adam M. Kassim, Kholoud Sawaf, Blayze Teicher, and Sharifa Yasmin are this year’s virtual fellows.
