“As part of the annual recognition of theater excellence, the 47th Non-Equity Jeff Awards today announced honorees in 21 artistic and technical categories. Recipients included 27 theater artists whose work was featured at 14 theater companies during the 2019-2020 season.
With respect for current times calling for reflection, conversation and action towards issues of social justice, commemoration of the annual awards was postponed until June 22nd. At the onset of the COVID19 pandemic and as restrictions on public gatherings began, video program honoring this year’s nominees was recorded for release in early June. However, following the lead of the theater community, a larger celebration was paused for time to listen more closely and learn what plans organizations should make to become most effective in addressing systemic racism so the storytellers of Chicago theater can survive and thrive.
During the 2019-2020 Chicago non-Equity theater season, the Jeff Awards recognized 52 productions as ‘Jeff Recommended’ which subsequently became eligible for award nominations. The season’s nominees included the work of 31 non-Equity theater companies featuring 44 productions.”
Scott Gryder was honored with Best Solo Performance for his portrayal of Alex More et. al. in Buyer and Cellar with Pride Films and Plays.
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