Martin, Mol, Naughton and Szot Join Presenter Roster for 24th Annual Artios Awards

The Casting Society of America has announced more New York celebrity presenters for this year's 24th Annual Artios Awards, honoring excellence in casting. As previously announced, Broadway veteran and comedienne Julie Halston will act as Mistress of Ceremonies, and producer Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical Group, will receive the special ‘New York Apple Award' at the New York ceremony. 

In Los Angeles, Craig Zadan & Neil Meron will be honored with the Career Achievement Award, and Mali Finn with the Hoyt Boyers Award.  Nominees in 19 categories were announced on September 10th including those in Broadway, Off-Broadway and Los Angeles theater.  The awards will be presented at coast-to-coast ceremonies on Monday, November 10th, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles and Caroline's on Broadway in New York.

Among the newly announced New York presenters are Jesse L. Martin, Gretchen Mol, James Naughton, Kristin Schall, Paolo Szot, the cast the Off-Broadway play Black Watch, and "As The World Turns" soap stars Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann,

They join previously announced Bryan Batt, Jason Biggs, Robert Buckley, Danny Burstein, Bobby Cannavale, Jennifer Ehle, John Gallagher Jr., Gavin Lee, Norm Lewis, Rebecca Luker, Jesse L. Martin, Alan Menken, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sherie Renee Scott, Michael Urie ("Ugly Betty"), among others.

Derived from the Greek word "artios" meaning "perfectly fitted," the Artios Awards were established in 1985 by the Casting Society of America to recognize the significance of casting to the success of a movie, television or theatrical production and are given on the criteria of originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a project.

Derived from the Greek word “artios” meaning “perfectly fitted,” the Artios Awards were established in 1985 by the Casting Society of America to recognize the significance of casting to the success of a movie, television or theatrical production and are given on the criteria of originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a project. 

The Casting Society of America is the premier organization of theatrical Casting Directors in film, television, and theater and is passionately committed to establishing a recognized standard of professionalism in the industry; enhancing the stature of the profession in the industry; freely exchanging information and ideas among members; providing the opportunity to honor the outstanding achievements of our members; and providing members with professional support and resources. Working in conjunction with the newly established Teamsters affiliation, CSA members are a united professional society that consistently set the level of professionalism in casting on which the entertainment industry has come to rely.

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