Live Theatre League announces nominees

by John Garcia of John Garcia's The Column

The Live Theatre League of Tarrant County announces the nominees for its 13th annual theater awards. Taking place at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, the special event is open to anyone who wishes to show their support and appreciation for those who make theater "happen" in the community. There is no charge for admission.

In memory of William Garber (founder of Fort Worth Theatre) and Rudy Eastman (founder of Jubilee Theatre), the League has created the Bill Garber Young Theatre Artist Award and the Rudy Eastman Diversity Award. The Rudy Eastman Diversity Award will be presented for the first time in 2007.

The Live Theatre League originated its annual awards ceremony in 1993 to recognize outstanding individuals, companies and organizations that support theater in Tarrant County. The mission of the Live Theatre League of Tarrant County is to "insure the future of live theatre as a cultural asset to the community through promotional, collaborative and educational endeavors."

LTL's Producing Theatre and At-Large members will cast votes for this year's awards from a ballot of the following nominees:

• ELSTON BROOKS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Kathey Ward, Joe Stecko, Jim Covault
• PHILANTHROPIC AWARD- INDIVIDUAL: Gail Granek, Roz Rosenthal
• PHILANTHROPIC AWARD-ORGANIZATION: Sid Richardson Foundation, Scott Foundation
• THEATRE ARTS ADVOCATE: Sal Espino, Lawson Taitte
• THEATRE ARTS EDUCATOR: Dr. Harry Parker (TCU), Yvonne Duque (Teatro de la Rosa), Larry Cure (Martin High School – Arlington), Helen Lewis (Keller High School)
• DESIGN/TECH: Mark Walker, Jeania Phillips
• YOUNG THEATRE ARTIST: Major Attaway, Jaime Castañeda, Brad Jackson, Jonathan Fielding, Barrett Lowe
• RUDY EASTMAN DIVERSITY AWARD: Marian Eastman