Producer Daryl Roth has announced this year's recipient of the 2010 Creative Spirit Award: Tony Award Nominee David Pittu (LoveMusik). The Creative Spirit Award presented annually, honors a gifted theatre artist and provides them with support as they develop new work.
At a recent presentation, Ms. Roth commented, "Throughout my life I have been touched by quality in the theatre and that has inspired me to establish The Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award. I am constantly in awe of the wealth of talent in the theatre community... people who have extraordinary vision, dedication, energy and spirit for doing what they love, creating and bringing theatre to life for so many of us to enjoy. To be moved by an actor's performance, a playwright's words, a director's vision, a composer's score, a designer's conception - has the unique ability to enhance our lives, challenge the mind and nurture the soul. It is my wish to offer a worthy recipient the incentive, sustenance and encouragement to nurture their creative spirit." She went on to add, "For this I am extremely pleased and delighted to honor the very talented David Pittu with the 2010 Creative Spirit Award."The Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award was established 15 years ago and celebrates the development of new works in an artistic environment. The first annual Creative Spirit Award was given to Michael Mayer in 1996. Since then, the award has been given to Mark Brokaw, 1997; Sinan Unel, 1998; Steven Williford, 1998; Sybille Pearson, 1998; G.W. Mercier, 1999; Edwin Sanchez, 2000; Debra Monk, 2000; Kia Corthron, 2001; Michael Wilson, 2002; Karen Hartman, 2003; Musical Theatre Works, 2004; New Dramatists, 2002, 2004-2010; LAByrinth Theatre, 2007-2010; Anika Noni Rose, 2009; Jeremy Alan Richards, 2009; and David Pittu, 2010.
Photo Credit: Peter James Zielinski
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