Theatre Program

Faculty Distinction 2020/21


Anne Bogart

Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London, United Kingdom


Anne Bogart

Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London, United Kingdom


Anne Bogart
Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London, United Kingdom


Steven Chaikelson

Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Visiting Production for the touring production of The Band’s Visit, Washington, DC


Steven Chaikelson

Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Visiting Production for the touring production of The Band’s Visit, Washington, DC


Steven Chaikelson
Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Visiting Production for the touring production of The Band’s Visit, Washington, DC


David Hwang

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts; Provost's Senior Faculty Teaching Scholar

Outer Critics Circle Honors: Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding New Score for Soft Power

Provost’s Senior Faculty Teaching Scholar

Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences


David Hwang

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts; Provost's Senior Faculty Teaching Scholar

Outer Critics Circle Honors: Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding New Score for Soft Power

Provost’s Senior Faculty Teaching Scholar

Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences


David Hwang
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts; Provost's Senior Faculty Teaching Scholar

Outer Critics Circle Honors: Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding New Score for Soft Power

Provost’s Senior Faculty Teaching Scholar

Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences


Lynn Nottage

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Honored by the Brooklyn Book Festival


Lynn Nottage

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Honored by the Brooklyn Book Festival


Lynn Nottage
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Honored by the Brooklyn Book Festival


Michael Passaro

Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre in the Faculty of the Arts

Outstanding Choreography, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge! (production stage manager)

Outstanding Scenic Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Lighting Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Sound Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Costume Design, Drama Desk Award for Moulin Rouge!


Michael Passaro

Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre in the Faculty of the Arts

Outstanding Choreography, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge! (production stage manager)

Outstanding Scenic Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Lighting Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Sound Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Costume Design, Drama Desk Award for Moulin Rouge!


Michael Passaro
Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre in the Faculty of the Arts

Outstanding Choreography, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge! (production stage manager)

Outstanding Scenic Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Lighting Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Sound Design, Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!

Outstanding Costume Design, Drama Desk Award for Moulin Rouge!


Lance Weiler

Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Official Selection IDFA Doc Lab, Where There’s Smoke

Official Selection Mozilla Festival, Project Immerse

Official Selection CPH:DOX, Project Immerse

Official Selection Portland International Film Festival, Where There’s Smoke


Lance Weiler

Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Official Selection IDFA Doc Lab, Where There’s Smoke

Official Selection Mozilla Festival, Project Immerse

Official Selection CPH:DOX, Project Immerse

Official Selection Portland International Film Festival, Where There’s Smoke


Lance Weiler
Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Arts in the Faculty of the Arts

Official Selection IDFA Doc Lab, Where There’s Smoke

Official Selection Mozilla Festival, Project Immerse

Official Selection CPH:DOX, Project Immerse

Official Selection Portland International Film Festival, Where There’s Smoke

The Faculty Distinction awards are compiled annually by the offices of the Executive Vice President for Arts and Sciences in coordination with the Arts and Sciences Departments. The information displayed is archival in nature and reflects distinctions of the previous academic year - 2020 is a collection of awards an honors from the 2019-2020 academic year.

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