The Lee Reynolds Award

Lee Reynolds, photo courtesy of Isobel Robins

Lee Reynolds served on the League of Professional Theatre Women’s board of directors. She was an award-winning producer and a mentor to and developer of writing talent. The award is given annually to a woman or women active in any aspect of theatre whose work for, in, about, or through the medium of theatre has helped to illuminate the possibilities for social, cultural, or political change.

Previous award recipients include:

Lee Reynolds Award 2010 - Lynn Nottage

The presentation of this award will take place on December 9th. For more information see the event page.

Presenter: Kate Whoriskey, Artistic Director of the Intiman Theatre in Seattle and a frequent director of Lynn’s plays.

Lee Reynolds Award 2009 - Caridad Svich

Founder of NoPassport Theatre Alliance

Introduction and award presented by Randy Gener.

Lee Reynolds Award 2008 - Mia Katigbak

Artisitc Director of the National Asian American Theatre Company

Introduction and award presentation by Julie Crosby.

Lee Reynolds Award 2006 - Gigi Bolt

Ms. Bolt's work in theatre has helped illuminate the possibilities for social, cultural, or political change.

Lee Reynolds Award 2004-2005 - Gretchen Cryer & Nancy Ford

Gretchen Cryer, Bookwriter/lyricist, and Nancy Ford, Composer, in their work together are probably best known for I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road, which premiered at the Public Theatre in 1978 and moved to The Circle in the Square/Downtown for a three-year run.

Lee Reynolds Award - Joanne Woodard

Lee Reynolds Award - Marlo Thomas

Lee Reynolds Award - Harriet Slaughter

Harriet started her career in the theatre while still a wee babe when she appeared at the Margo Jones Theatre, including the original production of Inherit the Wind.

Lee Reynolds Award - Marcia Salvatore

Marcia is the past director of the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative (PTI), a program of the Pew Charitable Trusts designed to support artistic development within Philadelphia-area nonprofit professional theatres.

Lee Reynolds Award - Isobel Robins

Lee Reynolds Award - Estelle Parsons

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Lee Reynolds Award - Dorothy Olim

Dorothy Olim has enjoyed a varied career, including the unique opportunity to be active in the world of both management and labor.

Lee Reynolds Award - Phyllis Newman

Lee Reynolds Award - Lynne Meadow

Lynne Meadow has been Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) since 1972, where she has been responsible for directing and/or producing over 450 New York and world premieres.

Lee Reynolds Award - Ruth Mayleas

Ruth Mayleas’ career has encompassed work with major national and international arts funding and service agencies.

Lee Reynolds Award - Emily Mann

Multi-awarding winning Director and Playwright Emily Mann is celebrating her 20th season as Artistic Director of McCarter Theatre

Lee Reynolds Award - Margot Lewitin

Lee Reynolds Award - Anne Hamburger

Lee Reynolds Award - Zelda Fichandler

Zelda was the co-founder and producing director of Arena Stage, Washington, DC 1950-1990 and is considered a parent of the regional theatre in America.

Lee Reynolds Award - Ruby Dee

Lee Reynolds Award - Tisa Chang

Founder, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre

Lee Reynolds Award - Betty Corwin

Founder and former director of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, foremost collection of live theatre performances in the world.