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The College of Fellows of the American Theatre originated in 1965 within the American Theatre Association. From its beginning investiture in the College was one of the highest honors bestowed on educators and professionals of America's educational and stage community. Today it is an autonomous, non-profit organization which holds its annual meeting and investiture of new members at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Its meeting is held in conjunction with the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival which recognizes outstanding educational theatre productions, designs, acting and new works from across the nation. The Roger L. Stevens Annual Fellows Lecture is presented for the Fellows and KC/ACTF participants. The primary purpose of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre is to promote and encourage the highest standards of research and creativity in educational and professional theatre through the recognition and honoring of distinguished service and accomplishment in the field of theatre by individuals of acknowledged national stature. Since its founding there have been 182 persons inducted into the College (113 are still living). Its membership includes actors, critics, costumers, designers, directors, playwrights, producers, program administrators, research scholars, and teachers associated with the commercial as well as the educational theatre of America. Members are authorized to add the designation ATF following their name. Although the major event of the annual meeting each spring is the induction ceremony for new members, the meeting also includes a scholarly session, and the video taping of interviews with members for the preservation of the history of American theatre. The College Archives are located at the University of Texas, Austin.
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