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Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program 2023 Nominations Are Now Open!
The League of Professional Theatre Women's (LPTW) Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program was named to celebrate these two women, Rosamond Gilder and Martha Coigney who charted an enduring course that facilitates communication among theatre artists across the globe. Presented every three years, this Award acknowledges the exceptional work of theatre women around the world, promotes expanded visibility and new opportunities for the Awardee and her sister nominees, fosters connections and networking with LPTW members and local cultural institutions, and recognizes the contributions that an international theatre artist has made to her culture and the lives of her audiences. Past recipients include Odile Gakire Katese of Rwanda (2011), Patricia Ariza of Colombia (2014), Adelheid Roosen of the Netherlands (2017) and Hanane Hajj Ali of Lebanon (2020). The Gilder/Coigney Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Franca Valeri in 2020. The GCITA Program includes a week of events that profile and celebrate all nominees and highlight the work of Theatre Women around the world, including the Award Ceremony, panel discussions, workshops, performances and receptions. The next Award Program will be held in October 2023.The 2023 awardee will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a week-long trip to NYC, a full day celebration of her work curated by LPTW in collaboration with partner institutions, and opportunities to meet and network with NYC-based theatre companies and, artists and with her sister nominees.
NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FROM JANUARY 15 - JUNE 30, 2022
Click HERE to view the Criteria for Nominators/Nominees and complete the form
