Award to director
Joseph Papp, founderdirector of the New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theatre, has been named winner of the 10th annual Margo Jones Award in the United States “for having made the most significant contribution to the dramatic art with hitherto unproduced plays.” The award honours the late Dallas theatre director Margo Jones, who introduced the work of many new playwrights, among them Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee (who established the award), William Inge and Tennessee Williams. It consists of $5OO and a commemorative medal. The honour usually spurs additional aid from foundations.
Papp, who first attracted attention with his free performances of Shakespeare’s plays—still given in New York City’s Central Park and on a mobile stage throughout the city—expanded his operations in 1957 by opening the Public Theatre whose four stages are devoted to experimental plays. They have presented 35 productions including the now worldfamous “Hair.”
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32639, 22 June 1971, Page 20
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