Julie Taymor to Receive 2018 Mr Abbott Award from SDCF

10/26/2017 12:04pm


The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced that acclaimed Director Julie Taymor will be honored with the distinguished 2018 “Mr. Abbott” Award for outstanding artistry and creativity over the course of her career. The Award will be presented at the Foundation’s annual gala event on April 2, 2018 in New York City, venue to be announced. Chairing the “Mr. Abbott” Award Committee are Thomas Schumacher, President & Producer, Disney Theatrical Productions, producer Nelle Nugent of The Foxboro Company, and SDCF Executive Board Members Rachel Chavkin and Michael Wilson. Honorary Co-Chairs include actress Helen Mirren and playwright David Henry Hwang. Proceeds from the gala benefit the early-career programs of Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. For more information, please visit http://sdcfoundation.org/recognition-advocacy/the-mr-abbott-award/. Press contact: Polk Pr (917/261-3988)...