Tarrant Area Theatre Patrons Get The “Red Carpet Treatment” (April 14, 2014)
April 10,2014
Live Theatre League of Tarrant County 2014 Annual Theatre Awards
Fort Worth, Texas (April 9, 2014) – Actors, directors, producers and theatre patrons will all walk the red carpet the evening of Monday, April 14th as the Live Theatre League of Tarrant County (a not for profit organization) recognizes and celebrates a broad spectrum of notable theatre work done in the past year.
The awards program, now in its 21st year, honors individuals and organizations that have helped produce or promote live theatre in the community, whether they be on the stage or behind the scenes, paid or volunteer. The event is free and open to the public, beginning with a reception (and photo opportunities) at 5:00 p.m. outside the entrance of the Scott Theatre at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center (1300 Gendy St.). The curtain will go up for the awards ceremony promptly at 5:45, inside the Scott Theatre, home to decades of memorable theatrical performances. Featuring two live musical performances, the program will include presentation of eight county-wide awards, and 16 theatres will recognize supporters who have made significant contributions to their individual theatres.
The major awards and winners include:
Elston Brooks Lifetime Achievement Award: Debbie Brown This award is named in honor of the late journalist/author Elston Brooks, best known as a columnist and theatre critic for the Star-Telegram and an inspiring arts advocate.
Ann L. Rhodes Philanthropic Individual Award: Rebecca Low and Jeanne Swanson This award is named in recognition of the generous support of area live theatres by the late Ann L. Rhodes, whose charitable trust continues to spread her philanthropy.
Philanthropic Organization: Texas Commission on the Arts
Theatre Arts Advocate: Jody Ulich, Arts Council of Fort Worth
Theatre Arts Educator of the Year: Anne Healy, UTA
Design and Technical Professional Award: Brian Clinnin, Trinity Shakespeare Festival
Rudy Eastman Diversity Award: Adam Adolfo, Artistic Director, Artes de la Rosa This award is named in honor of the late Rudy Eastman, founder and artistic director of Jubilee Theatre.
Bill Garber Young Theatre Artist Award: Jordan E. Cooper This award honors Bill Garber, mentor of the founders of many local theatres during his tenure (1955-93) as a charter member of Fort Worth Community Theatre.
Individual Theatre Outstanding Service Awards go to:
Amphibian Stage Productions: Jeff Davis
Artes de la Rosa: Steve DeLeon Artisan Center Theater:. Larry and Ellen Dibler
Casa Mañana: Karen Denney
Circle Theatre: Kyle Montgomery
Creative Arts Theatre & School: Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Theta Omega Chapter
DVA Productions, Inc.: Sheridan Keyton Hip Pocket Theatre: Dr. Robert Bourdage
Jubilee Theatre: Susi and Mike Bickley
Kids Who Care: The O’Toole Family, Mike, Shelly, Taylor & Brandon
ONSTAGE in Bedford: James Scroggins
Pantagleize Theatre Company: Decee Cornish
Runway Theatre: Byron Holder
Stage West: Jerry Russell (posthumously)
Theatre Arlington: Robin Dotson
Trinity Shakespeare Festival: Brian Clinnin
The mission of the Live Theatre League of Tarrant County, Texas is to ensure the future of live theatre as a cultural asset to the community through promotional, collaborative and educational endeavors. For more information about the Live Theatre League Awards, contact Lisa Dalton, Awards Chair, at 817 656 4620 or lisa@s-teem.net.