The Live Theatre League of Tarrant County will be presenting their annual service awards on Monday, May 10th, in the Fort Worth Community Arts Center on the W.E. Scott Stage on Gendy Street where many of the individual producers started their local careers.
A welcome reception will be held at 5:30 pm on the outdoor patio with the awards beginning at 6:15 inside the theatre.
The annual awards are presented to outstanding individuals in different fields as well as community and philanthropic awards to those organizations or individuals who have helped create and promote awareness of live theatre in Tarrant County.
The following awards will be presented:
2010 LIVE THEATRE LEAGUE AWARDS
Elston Brooks Lifetime Achievement
Joe Stecko – for his longtime commitment to theatre in Tarrant County as musical director for Casa Manana Musicals for over 30 years.
Ann L Rhodes Philanthropic Award
Jarrell and Berlene Milburn– longtime supporters and season ticket holders to several area theaters.
Philanthropic Organization
City of Fort Worth – for their continued support and fiscal awareness to keeping the arts alive
Theatre Arts Support
Theater Jones – presented to co-founders Mark Lowry and Elaine Liner for creating a communication based support system for promoting, reviewing, and supporting live theatre in the metroplex.
Theatre Arts Educator
Sharon Benge – a dedicated teacher, administrator, director and mentor for over 40 years in the Tarrant County area for many of the current artists and producers. Also hosts a talk show on WRR that promotes the arts in the metroplex.
Design and Technical Award
Chad Jung (light design) – born and raised in the Tarrant county arts scene and much sought after lighting designer for Bass Hall, the Opera, Dance, and Live Theatre. Son of Kids Who Care Exec. Director, Deborah Jung.
Bill Garber Young Theatre Artist
David Lanza – young man diversified in the arts both onstage and off who has worked for several area theatre groups.Rudy Eastman
Diversity Award
Rob Bosquez – in support of his dedication to creating diversity in the arts groups and providing services to several area theaters.
In addition to the major awards listed above, other service awards will be presented by theater producers that are members of the Live Theatre League to individuals who have shown outstanding personal service or dedication to their own theater.
Live Theatre League of Tarrant County members include:
Artisan Centre Theatre, Amphibian Productions, Artists de la Rosa, Casa Manana, Circle Theatre, Creative Arts Theatre and School, Fort Worth Theatre, Hip Pocket Theatre, Jubilee Theatre, Kids Who Care, Onstage in Bedford, Runway Theater (Grapevine), Popcorn Players (Azle), Pantagleize Theatre, Stage West, Theatre Arlington.
Join us for yet another lively night of theatrical camaraderie as the Live Theatre League celebrates the wonderful talent and supporters of Tarrant County’s LIVE THEATRE.
Reception begins at 5:30 with awards beginning at 6:15.
Bring guests and friends and a spirit of fun.
Parking is $5 at the FWCAC/Scott Theatre.
