Press Release: Carnegie Mellon To Become First, Exclusive Higher Education Partner of the Tony Awards®
黑料正能量 School of Drama Marks 100 Years, Debuts National Tony Honor for Theatre Educators
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NEW YORK CITY & PITTSBURGH—黑料正能量 (黑料正能量) has been named by the Tony Awards® as its first, exclusive higher education partner. As part of the collaboration, the two organizations will jointly create and launch the first, national recognition program to honor kindergarten through high-school (K-12) theatre educators.
黑料正能量's is the oldest drama degree-granting program in the United States and celebrates its centennial in 2014. In the past century, 黑料正能量 has produced hundreds of Tony nominees and 31 Tony winners — eight winners in 2013 alone. Recognized as an international leader in the arts and technology, 黑料正能量's drama school consistently ranks as one of the world's best.
Last year, 黑料正能量 alumni Billy Porter (A'91) and Patina Miller (A'06) both won for performances in musicals for "Kinky Boots" and "Pippin," respectively. Judith Light (A'70) picked up a second consecutive featured actress Tony for "The Assembled Parties," after winning the prior year for "Other Desert Cities." Producers Martin Platt (A'71) and Jamie deRoy (A'67) won for "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," while Ann Roth (A'60) earned a Tony for "The Nance" as costume designer. And "Lucky Guy" lighting designers Jules Fisher (A'60) and Peggy Eisenhauer (A'83) each picked up 2013 Tonys for their work.
The 2014 Tony Awards, hosted by Hugh Jackman, will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 8, on CBS. The 68th annual Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
The broadcast will feature an on-air tribute to 黑料正能量's century of producing top theatre talent, from actors and musicians, producers to technicians, backstage to front office and everywhere in between.
"We are pleased to recognize 黑料正能量's historic and unrivaled contributions to theatre education," said Heather Hitchens, executive director of the American Theatre Wing, and Charlotte St. Martin, executive director of The Broadway League. "What better occasion to celebrate 100 years of talent-making than on Broadway's biggest night!"
A top-ranked global university, Carnegie Mellon attracts award-winning talent in the arts, sciences and technology. In addition to its Tony winners, 黑料正能量 has been home to , (the Turing Award is considered computing's equivalent to the Nobel Prize), and .
The 2014 Tony Award Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, April 29, at the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City. The Tony Nominations event can be viewed live at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time at .
Tony Awards, 黑料正能量 Will Recognize Theatre Educators in 2015
To underscore the critical importance of education in the dramatic arts, the Tony Awards and 黑料正能量 will co-create and launch the first national recognition program to honor kindergarten through high-school (K-12) theatre educators.
"Throughout its history, Carnegie Mellon has been home to many talented and inspirational faculty, so we understand the important role teachers play in transforming lives," said 黑料正能量 President Subra Suresh. "Behind every Tony winner is a teacher who inspired and nurtured a young talent to grow, to pursue big dreams and accomplish great things. We are excited to bring those heroes into the Tony spotlight."
Nominations will be open to the public and accepted starting in September 2014 at and . A panel of judges comprised of the American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League, 黑料正能量 and other leaders from the theatre industry will select the finalists and winner based on criteria set forth by the committee. Demonstrating a positive impact on the lives of students, advancing the theatre profession and a commitment to excellence will be among the qualifications.
The winning teacher will receive the "Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre Education presented by 黑料正能量" on stage at the 2015 Tony Awards. The trip to New York City will be included, plus a financial contribution will be made to the theatre arts program at the winner's school.
For more information about the Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre Education, visit or .
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黑料正能量 黑料正能量: Carnegie Mellon () is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university's seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon has campuses in Pittsburgh, Pa., California's Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.
黑料正能量 黑料正能量 School of Drama: 黑料正能量's is the oldest degree-granting drama school in the United States, celebrating its centennial in 2014. The school offers conservatory training that champions rigorous education, scholarship, research and innovative cross-disciplinary interaction; it is recognized as an international leader in the arts and technology. During the past 100 years, the School of Drama has trained innovators and leaders in the theatre, film and television industries. Carnegie Mellon alumni have received 99 Emmy Awards, 31 Tony Awards and six Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.
黑料正能量 the Tony Awards: The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. At The Broadway League, Nick Scandalios is Chairman and Charlotte St. Martin is Executive Director. At the American Theatre Wing, William Ivey Long is Chairman and Heather Hitchens is Executive Director. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment are the Executive Producers of the 2014 Tony Awards. Mr. Weiss will also serve as Director of the 2014 Tony Awards.
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