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UK Playwright Waleed Akhtar Wins Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2026

Hermitage Artist Retreat artistic director Andy Sandberg announced that UK playwright and actor Waleed Akhtar has been selected as the seventh recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award. Akhtar will develop a new original work with a residency at the Hermitage in Florida and a workshop in London.
Photos: Naomi Iizuka's CASA DE MAÑANA Receives Workshop Presentation at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has released photos from the workshop presentation of the newly commissioned play by Naomi Iizuka, the fifth recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
Hermitage Award Winner Naomi Iizuka's CASA DE MAÑANA to Receive Goodman Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Goodman Theatre will present a workshop of Naomi Iizuka's commissioned play CASA DE MAÑANA, a dark comedy set in an assisted living facility.
John Bradley, Joe Dempsie, and Katie Leung Will Lead World Premiere of EXPECTING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Cast announced for the world premiere of EXPECTING at Riverside Studios, exploring parenthood choices. Tickets on sale for EXPECTING and fellow Mainstage Season production SACRILEGIOUS.
Noah Schnapp-Led AFFLUENZA to Extend Run at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

The world premiere play by Andy Sandberg, starring Noah Schnapp in his stage debut, will extend its limited engagement at Riverside Studios due to early box office demand.
Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp to Make Stage Debut in AFFLUENZA At Riverside Studios
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026

Noah Schnapp, the American actor known to millions as Will Byers in hit television show ‘Stranger Things’, will make his world stage debut in ‘Affluenza’, a new play written and directed by Andy Sandberg at Riverside Studios, London.
Hermitage Artist Retreat Names New Trustees for Upcoming Term
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota County has elected four new trustees and named new honorary and emeritus trustees, along with two vice presidents joining continuing president Carole Crosby.
AFFLUENZA, SACRILEGIOUS, and EXPECTING Set For Riverside Studios' Mainstage Season 2026-27
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026

Riverside Studios announced a five-play Mainstage Season directed by Andy Sandberg, launching with three world premieres including AFFLUENZA, SACRILEGIOUS by Oscar winner Tom Schulman, and EXPECTING.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat Names Ellen Sandor to Board of Trustees; Stephanie Jones Appointed Vice President
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, FL) has announced the election of Ellen Sandor (Sarasota/Chicago) to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2025.
Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
Tom Kitt & More Join Hermitage Artist Retreat Fall Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

The Hermitage Artist Retreat revealed its fall lineup featuring renowned artists, including Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Emmy Award, and Grammy Award winners. Learn more and see how to attend.
Hermitage Reveals New Trustees for 2024-2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) announced that Alice Court (Boca Grande / Toronto), Tim Flood (Manasota Key), and Peter Offringa (Sarasota) have been elected to the Hermitage Board of Trustees.
Hermitage Announces Chris Bush as 2024 Recipient of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

 Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that UK-based playwright and Olivier Award-winning lyricist Chris Bush has been selected as the fourth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
Photos: The Hermitage Presents Two New Commissions from Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2023

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has released photos from the premiere presentations of newly commissioned works by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali. George and Ali, the first two recipients of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA), had readings of their newly commissioned plays in New York at Off-Broadway’s MCC Theater just before Thanksgiving.
The Hermitage Presents New Play Commissions From Hermitage Major Theater Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023

The Hermitage presents new play commissions by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali, featuring a talented cast including Adam Chanler-Berat, Greg Hildreth, James Jackson Jr., and Allison Guinn.
Imani Uzuri Announced as Recipient of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that composer and theater artist Imani Uzuri has been selected as the third recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award.
Kareem Fahmy, Shariffa Ali and More to be Featured in Hermitage Artist Retreat January 2023 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the first several programs for the new calendar year. These events will be presented on the Hermitage’s historic beachfront campus on Manasota Key and throughout Sarasota County.
Hermitage Announces Madeleine George as New Recipient of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that accomplished playwright and screenwriter Madeleine George, currently a writer on the hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” has been newly selected as the 2021 recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces The Establishment Of The Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021

Like the Hermitage Greenfield Prize – which will soon be celebrating its 14th season and rotates annually between the disciplines of music, theater, and visual art – the winner of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA) will be nominated and selected by a jury of nationally recognized arts leaders in the field of theater.
Playwright Aleshea Harris Celebrated At Hermitage Greenfield Prize Award Dinner
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021

The evening of entertainment included a welcome video from Tamara Tunie and Black Theatre United; a tribute featuring past Hermitage Greenfield Prize recipients, jurors, and partners; performances of Harris' work; and a stirring musical closing by Ann Morrison and Joseph Holt.

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