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Marcelo Martínez Garcia ’23 named 2023 Burry Fredrik Design Fellow
The scenic designer receives $10,000 grant.
April 25, 2023
Snehal Desai (’08) Appointed Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group
Desai is the first person of color to lead the theatre, once renowned for its commitment to socially engaged drama.
April 19, 2023
Benjamin Benne (’23) Wins Grand Prize
Manning, first performed at the School in 2021, has won Portland Stage’s Clauder Competition.
April 18, 2023
Laura Penn (Faculty) Appointed to President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
President Biden announced that Laura Penn has been appointed to the PCAH, which serves to advise the President on cultural policy.
Charlotte Brathwaite (’11) Wins Doris Duke Artist Award
The largest award for individual performing artists honors those transforming the fields of dance, jazz, and theatre.
February 17, 2023
Mia Sara Haiman (’23) Wins USITT Award
Haiman will accept the KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award at the 2023 USITT Conference.
February 14, 2023
Alumni Named Finalists for 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
Karen Hartman (’97), Sarah Mantell (’17), and a.k. payne (’23) are finalists for the prize honoring women+ in English-speaking theatre.
February 9, 2023
Adam J. Frank (’18, YSM ’18) Joins Baltimore Center Stage
“Adam is a brilliant choice for this moment,” said artistic director Stephanie Ybarra (’08). Frank assumes the role of Managing Director.
December 12, 2022
Adriana Gaviria (’01) Named Co-Artistic Director of The Sol Project
“It’s truly an honor to share leadership with a visionary artist and producer like Adriana ,” shared Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón (’08).
December 9, 2022
Carla L. Jackson (’99) Appointed Assistant Dean and General Manager
Jackson also joins the faculty of the Theater Management program.
December 7, 2022
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