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The College of Fellows of the American Theatre originated in 1965 within the American Educational Theatre Association. From its beginnings, investiture in the College was one of the highest honors bestowed on educators and professionals of America’s educational and theatre community. Today, the College is an autonomous nonprofit organization of members that holds annual meeting and investiture of new members each April. Among the events of the yearly meeting is the Roger L. Stevens Annual Lecture, named for the visionary producer who served as founding chairman of the Kennedy Center and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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About
College of Fellows
The Roger L.
Stevens
Addresses
Roger Lacey Stevens (March 12, 1910 – February 2, 1998) was an American theatrical producer, arts administrator, and real estate executive. He was the founding Chairman of both the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (1961) and the National Endowment for the Arts (1965).
Roger L. Stevens
AWARDS
The College of Fellows Jane Alexander Emerging Artist Award is given annually to one actor or actress chosen from the Irene Ryan finalists at the KCACTF national festival.
The John Cauble Emerging Producer/Leader Award is given annually in memory of Fellow John Cauble. As Dean, Karen Berman assisted in developing and establishing this award.
The recipient of this annual award is selected from the ASPIRE Arts Leadership program with the sponsorship of the Kennedy Center ‘s American College Theatre Festival National Committee and the College of Fellows of the American Theatre.
The Uta Hagen Award is given by the Fellows in honor of the iconic theatre teacher. Bonnie Nelson Schwartz was instrumental in developing the award in collaboration with HB Studios in New York City and the KCACTF.
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre, in partnership with the KCACTF and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, have created the August Wilson Fellowship in Theatrical Production for Students of Color in Design and Theatre Technology.
Our
Board of Directors
David Grapes, II
Dean
Benny Sato Ambush,
Board Member
Mark Charney,
Board Secretary
David Crespy,
Archivist
Michael Hood,
Strategic Alliance Coordinator
Heather Nathans,
Editor, The Gazette
Kathryn Ervin,
Corporate Secretary
Sandra Richards,
Board Member
Sandra Shannon,
Dean Emerita