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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Lifetime Achievement

Caridad Svich


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Lifetime Achievement Award

Caridad Svich

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Climate Change Theatre Action Festival Reveals 2025 Season Slated for September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Climate Change Theatre Action, a project of the Arts & Climate Initiative in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts, will return for another season of storytelling and activism. Learn more
Climate Change Theatre Action Festival Reveals 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Climate Change Theatre Action will return for another season of storytelling and activism. A worldwide festival of short plays about the climate crisis celebrating its 10-year anniversary and final season.
RED BIKE by Caridad Svich Comes to CalRep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Red Bike, by OBIE award-winning playwright, Caridad Svich, will open in the Players Theatre on the campus of California State University, Long Beach this month.
Full Cast Set For DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for for the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.
HAND FOOT HAND Comes to the Trap Door Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with, Hand Foot Hand, written and performed by Deborah Kent, and directed by Kate Hendrickson.
James Daly and More Will Lead DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Learn more here!
DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Makes UK Premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Greenberg also directs, returning to the Menier having previously directed The Baker’s Wife and Barnum.
THEATERAMA! Series Concludes with a Unique Culinary and Theatrical Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

Queens Theatre will wrap up its THEATERAMA! series on October 26 with WORLD'S FAIR PLAYS REVISITED.
World's Fair Celebration Series Concludes with Unique Culinary and Theatrical Experienc
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

On Saturday, October 26th, Queens Theatre will host the grand finale of THEATERAMA!—a months-long series that began in April to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 1964/65 World’s Fair.
Centaur Theatre To Present The Montreal Premiere Of THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

Centaur Theatre will present the Montreal premiere of THREE WOMEN OF SWATOW, a dark comedy exploring the complexities of family dynamics and generational conflict. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Submissions Now Open For ATC's National Latine Playwrights Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company is accepting submissions for the 2025 National Latine Playwrights Award. Eligible Latine playwrights from the U.S., its territories, or Mexico can submit scripts. Learn how to apply.
Lortel Theatre Unveils Fall 2024 Lineup Featuring FEAST! & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Lortel Theatre announced its Fall 2024 lineup featuring Michael Emerson, Jennifer Van Dyck, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Lynnie Godfrey and Caridad Svich Among 2024 Honor Roll! Honors Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Honor Roll!, the 2,000-member organization that advocates for women+ playwrights over 40, has announced the recipients of the 2024 MARJORIE BICKNELL HONOR ROLL! HONORS.
Savannah Reich's WHAT IS THE BUTT GAME? to Premiere at the Cannonball Festival in Philadelphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

Savannah Reich's new play WHAT IS THE BUTT GAME? premieres at the Cannonball Festival in Philadelphia, exploring the 1980s satanic panic and personal memory. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Candela Reveals Fellows For Its Second Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

Candela, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing high-quality theater education for emerging playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows for its second annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
Lucille Lortel Theatre to Support 26 Artists Through New Creative Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed the 26 recipients of two signature artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally.
Full Cast Set For THE BAKER'S WIFE at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!
Initial Cast Set For Revival of THE BAKER'S WIFE at the Menier Chocolate Factory; Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for The Baker's Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learn more about the cast here!
Director Rebecca Aparicio To Receive SDCF's 2024 Barbara Whitman Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2024

Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, this award recognizes a woman, trans, or non-binary director who has developed a clear and distinctive artistic voice and demonstrated unique vision in their theatrical work.
Revival of Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein's THE BAKER'S WIFE Opens at Menier Chocolate Factory in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

Discover the major revival of THE BAKER'S WIFE, a classic by Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein, announced by the Menier Chocolate Factory. Don't miss this theatrical masterpiece.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Caridad Svich written?

Caridad Svich has written 2 shows including The Encanto File and Other Short Plays (Playwright), The Antigone Project (Playwright).

What awards has Caridad Svich been nominated for?

Lifetime Achievement (Obie Awards) and Lifetime Achievement Award (Obie Awards).

What awards has Caridad Svich won?

Caridad Svich has won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Obie Awards.

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