Director

2011 Nominees for Outstanding Director

2011 eligibility for nomination: The director of any show produced in Washington State in the 2010-2011 Season.

	Roger Benington O Lovely Glowworm, or Scenes of Great Beauty, New Century Theatre Company From the nomination panel: “Progressive, challenging theatre handled with exceptional skill and control.”
	Juliette Carrillo The Brothers Size, Seattle Repertory Theatre From the nomination panel: “A transcendent production of the most exciting new play I’ve seen in years. A perfectly balanced ensemble and a perfect balance of drama, movement and theatrical lyricism.”
	SHEILA DANIELS – RECIPIENT Breaking the Code, Strawberry Theatre Workshop From the nomination panel: “Daniels caught the Chekhovian subtlety and undertones of Friel’s play; excellent work managing its ensemble intricacies”
	John Langs Hamlet, Seattle Shakespeare Company From the nomination panel: “I’ve seen several productions of Hamlet, and this was one of the best. John Langs found humanity and humor in the bleakest of situations.”
	Brian Yorkey Members’ Voice Nominee Jesus Christ Superstar, Village Theatre From the nomination panel:* “Vibrant, well-conceived production – Brian made this musical meaningful and relevant to a contemporary audience.”
	Christopher Zinovitch People’s Choice Nominee Evil Dead: The Musical, Distracted, and Shipwrecked!, ArtsWest From the nomination panel:* “Chris took difficult and timely subject matter – he made it funny, he made it uncomfortable, and he made it absolutely real.”