League of Chicago Theatres Announces 2012 BIC Emerging Theater Award Finalists
By: Kelsey Denette Mar. 28, 2012
The League of Chicago Theatres announces the five finalists for the 2012 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award. This is the sixth year of the award, which provides $5,000, consultation with Broadway In Chicago staff members, and a marketing package that includes advertising support.
The award was created in 2007 to encourage, support and promote young theaters in Chicago that have demonstrated great ability and promise, artistic excellence and fiscal responsibility in business practices. The honoree will be selected from this group of finalists by a majority vote of member companies of the League of Chicago Theatres.
The 2012 finalists are:
- 16th Street Theater
- Red Tape Theatre
- Sideshow Theatre Company
- The Music Theatre Company
- Theatre Seven of Chicago
Applications for the award were accepted during January and February, 2012. Eligible companies must be a member of the League of Chicago Theatres, have been incorporated at least 3 and no longer than 10 years, and have demonstrated artistic excellence, fiscal responsibility, community leadership, and potential for future growth.
A nomination committee comprised of Chicago theatre industry professionals and educators reviewed the applications and selected five finalists. The finalists will be presented before the entire League membership for a final vote in March and April. The award recipient is determined by majority vote from the entire League membership and will be announced in mid April. Each member company is permitted to cast one vote toward the finalist of their choice. The House Theatre of Chicago, Silk Road Theatre Project, the side project, Steep Theatre and The New Colony are previous recipients of the award.
“We are fortunate to be a part of the Chicago Theatre community, one of the most vibrant theatre communities in the world,” commentsLou Raizin, President of Broadway In Chicago. “It gives us great pleasure each year to recognize theatre companies that are emerging and distinguishing Chicago with their great work. The Emerging Theater Award celebrates the extraordinary spirit of mentorship that is unique to our city.”
“We are thrilled to once again partner with award sponsor Broadway In Chicago to present this award to a Chicago theatre company,” says Deb Clapp, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres “The Emerging Theater Award is a testament to the collaborative and supportive nature of the Chicago theatre community. We know that this award has made an impact on the emerging companies it supports and we are thrilled to honor a company in this manner.”
The award will be presented at the League of Chicago Theatres Annual Gala, an elegant event that brings together supporters from the community to champion more than 200 Chicago theatre companies. This year’s Gala will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012, at 5:30pm in the Burnham Ballroom of the luxury hotel JW Marriott Chicago, 151 W. Adams St. in Chicago. In addition to the Emerging Theater Award, the League will honor Brian Dennehy and Nathan Lane as the recipients of the 2012 Tribute Award. Court Theatre’s Artistic Director Charles Newell will receive the 2011 Artistic Leadership Award. Two hundred fifty supporters of the League of Chicago Theatres are expected to attend.
Tickets are available for $300 per person, and all proceeds benefit The League of Chicago Theatres which promotes, supports and advocates for theater in Chicago. To purchase tickets, or for sponsorship opportunities and participation information, visitwww.chicagoplays.com or call 312-554-9800.
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