Wilbury Group Awarded 2018 National Theatre Company Grant From The American Theatre Wing

The Wilbury Theatre Group is pleased to announce that the American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards, has recognized the Company among the winners of a prestigious 2018 National Theatre Company Grant.

Created by American Theatre Wing to recognize and support the most promising emerging theatre companies, the 2018 grants for Initial Support are being presented to four companies from around the country. Companies chosen to receive the grants have articulated a distinctive mission, cultivated an audience, and nurtured a community of artists in ways that strengthen and demonstrate the quality, diversity, and dynamism of American theatre.

This year marked the third year implementing new guidelines, creating Second-Time Support grants which are being presented to six companies. These grants for the 2018 cycle will be distributed for general operating support to companies who have already received the National Theatre Company Grant in grant cycles occurring between 2010 and 2017. It is the American Theatre Wing's hope to provide additional support for companies who plan to advance their work in a significant way and have a strategic goal to build the organization's capacity to continue to innovate and create a more dynamic American Theatre and have described an actionable plan to achieve that goal.

"This recognition from the American Theatre Wing is a tremendous honor," said Wilbury Artistic Director Josh Short. "It is a testament to the extraordinary skill and creativity of the artists who have worked with us these past eight seasons, and it acknowledges too the loyal support of our ever-growing audience. Most of all though, this award is a tribute to the depth of talent throughout the entire Rhode Island theatre community. We are extremely grateful to the American Theatre Wing for this recognition."

"Over the last couple of years, The Wilbury Theatre Group has grown in leaps and bounds, embedding itself in the culture of Rhode Island - an adventurous, thought-provoking theatre," said Wilbury Board President Eugene Spector. "The coming years are ripe for sustained growth, and we look forward to maintaining our support for these creative artists whose remarkable gifts and dedication continue to bring outstanding theatre to our diverse audience."

To learn more about the American Theatre Wing and the 2018 National Theatre Company Grant recipients, visit americantheatrewing.org/program/national-theatre-co-grants/.

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