The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has announced that playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury and  playwright Lauren Yee are the recipients of 2019 Steinberg Playwright Awards. The acclaimed writers will be honored at the 12th Annual “Mimi” Awards, presented on Mon Jan 13, 2020, at Lincoln Center Theater. The “Mimi” Awards are presented annually to honor the outstanding artistry and accomplishments of some of the most gifted American playwrights. The Steinberg Playwright Awards are presented biennially to playwrights in early and middle stages of their careers, who have distinctive and compelling voices, and whose current bodies of work exhibit exceptional talent and artistic excellence. Each recipient will receive a cash award of $50,000. Along with a monetary award, playwrights receive “The Mimi,” a statuette designed by David Rockwell. The 2019 Advisory Committee is comprised of Hana S. Sharif, Artistic Director, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis; Sarah Lunnie, Dramaturg; Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director, Public Theatre; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director, Manhattan Theatre Club; Molly Smith, Artistic Director, Arena Stage; Kent Thompson, Theatre Director, Producer and Author; and Les Waters, Theatre Director. Press contact: Shawn Purdy/Slate PR (212/993-5841)...