Citations of Excellence
Recipients (1998)
LIVE THEATRE CATEGORY
(no Recorded Media Category)
A
Christmas Carol
Review
panelists said:
" Every aspect is excellent. His performance is riveting."
" David Simpich is in a class by himself. I feel privileged
to watch him."
Animal
Folktales of the Americas: Armadillos' Rancho
Review
panelists said:
"This family show is clever, professional and solid. The
clever use of perspective and scale is particularly well done."
" This is the kind of show children should see. Live music
and voice, and a wise and amusing tale."
Review
panelists said:
"Good design execution which solved several difficult problems.
A solo performance tour-de-force by Drew Allison."
" An original, delightful scenario performed wonderfully
well. I howled with delight."
Review
panelists said:
"The best . . . outstanding."
" The designs and movement made this a work of genius."
Julie
Taymor, Director - Walt
Disney Theatrical Productions
Never
Been Anywhere That Is No Country For Old Men Not Everyone Can
Be A Soldier
Review
panelists said:
" Stunning ensemble performance work and excellent design
work."
"This piece is autobiographical, but speaks to issues and
themes that touch all of us. Beautiful and inventive design."
" I was deeply moved by the use of puppets and by the story."
" . . . had me in tears. Absolutely loved it."