Christine Anthony, Director of Youth and Education, and student Jose Herrera receive the Coming Up Taller Award from First Lady Laura Bush and Dana Gioia, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Photo by Steven E. Purcell
Since its inception in 1986, Shakespeare Festival/LA has garnered attention and accolades for its commitment to community and live theater. Below is a list of many of the awards and honors SF/LA has received over the years, both for dramatic excellence and community service.
- 2006 L.A. Headquarters Association Cultural Award
- 2005 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Community Outreach
- 2005 Shuttleworth Leadership Society International: Leadership Award
- 2004 City West Downtowner of Distinction
- 2003 Coming Up Taller Award
- 2003 Equal Employment Opportunity Committee of Actors’ Equity Association: Recognition for Ben Donenberg
- 2003 Recognition from Belmont High School
- 2001 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Training Service Award
- 1998 California Educational Theatre Association Professional Artist Award for Ben Donenberg
- 1998 National Council on Crime and Delinquency: The New American Community Award
- 1997 City of Los Angeles: Certificate of Commendation
- 1996 California Culinary Humanitarian Award
- 1995 Citibank Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to Community
- 1992 L.A. Drama Critics’ Circle Distinguished Achievement
- 1991 City of Los Angeles Shakespeare Circle Salute
- 1990 L.A. Weekly Humanitarian Achievement Award
- 1989 Mayor’s Certificate of Appreciation