The Connecticut Critics Circle is an organization of reviewers, feature writers, columnists, and broadcasters throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. It was founded in 1990.[1]

Mission statement

"To honor the actors, directors, designers and others who help make professional Connecticut theater so outstanding. ... The organization's members also meet to discuss issues regarding theater criticism. Additionally, it invites prominent guest speakers to address the membership in meetings that are open to the public."[2]

Awards

Their annual awards are considered prestigious[3]

The Tom Killen Memorial Award "is bestowed upon those who have made extraordinary contributions to Connecticut's Equity professional theater."[4] Gordon Edelstein won that award, among others, including Outstanding Director of a Play for Uncle Vanya in 2007.

Jeff Kready received a Connecticut Critics Circle Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical,.[5]

Jeremy Jordan was nominated in 2008 for his role as Alex in The Little Dog Laughed at Hartford Theatreworks[6]

Joyce Ebert earned a special achievement award in 1996 for "30 years of outstanding contribution to a theater in Connecticut."[7]

David Esbjornson[8]

Frank Ferrante for his portrayal of Captain Spalding in Animal Crackers at Goodspeed Opera House[9]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us". Archived from the original on 2014-11-02. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
  2. ↑ "About Us". Archived from the original on 2014-11-02. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
  3. ↑ Scott receives BEST DIRECTOR AWARD from Connecticut Critics Circle for JOSEPH
  4. ↑ "Awards". Archived from the original on 2016-10-02. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
  5. ↑ Connecticut Critics Circle Nominate Best Of Theater Season
  6. ↑ "Photo Preview: The Little Dog Laughed at Theater Works Hartford", BroadwayWorld.com; accessed August 19, 2014.
  7. ↑ Joyce Ebert, 64, Prolific Actress In Stage Roles Large and Small
  8. ↑ David Esbjornson Chair, Department of Theater
  9. ↑ Bios at Groucho.com


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