THE LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL THEATRE WOMEN, promoting visibility and increasing opportunities for women in the professional theatre presented its second annual AWARDS CELEBRATION, March 16, 2015 at The Pershing Square Signature Center on 480 West 42nd Street in New York City.
The event was emcee'd by Tony-nominee Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike). Kristine added a sense of
humor and a fun element to the award ceremony. Overall, this was the league of
extraordinary women with great accomplishments in the theatre world as
playwright, director, producer, musical arranger, theatrical set designer,
actress, dramaturg, and much more. Additionally, it felt like a community of
friends across ages both on and off stage. Think of most Broadway plays and
musicals and these women made a difference.
Kathleen
Chalfant, an actress who has received numerous awards across TV,
Film, and Broadway received THE LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD presented to by her best friend, Sybille Pearson.
Kathleen is actively involved in giving back through various nonprofits.
Mary-Mitchell
Campbell, a musical director, orchestrator, arranger for musical theatre,
and Founder of ASTEP-Artists Striving to End Poverty received THE LEE REYNOLDS AWARD which is given to a woman or women whose theatre work helps
social, cultural, or political change.
Donyale
Werle, Brooklyn-based theatrical set and urban garden designer
received THE RUTH MORLEY DESIGN AWARD
which celebrates artists who set design standards for years to come.
Sandra
A. Daley-Sharif, producer, director, actress, playwright,
dramaturg, and Obie award winner received THE
JOSEPHINE ABADY AWARD focused on the work of cultural diversity for more
than five years.
Rachel
Dickstein, Artistic Director, received THE LPTW LUCILLE LORTEL AWARD given to an aspiring woman who show's
creative promise and deserves recognition and promise.
The evening was a celebration of these outstanding women
in the theatre world and the award ceremony was followed by cocktails called
the Big Mingle to encourage people to network.
There is also a LPTW
ONLINE AUCTION with 125+ ITEMS, including Hugh Jackman's personalized voice
message. All proceeds help support the League of Professional Theatre
Women. Bidding remains open until March
17th at 11:59PM EST.
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