Celebrating Theatre in the Granite State
New Hampshire Theatre Alliance
newNHTA@nhtheatrealliance.org
THE
THEATRE HERO
AWARD
In order to recognize all of the special, unsung people who make theatre "happen" but are ineligible for the standard adjudicated awards, the NHTA has implemented the "Theatre Hero" Award.
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Participating NHTA theatre companies select one of their own whom they deem deserving of acknowledgment for their contributions to the company and theatre at large. Individual companies can use whatever criteria and selection process they deem appropriate for selecting their submission for receipt of this recognition.
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This is not a nomination process, nor is this adjudicated by the NHTA. ALL submissions (maximum of 1 per company per season) will be recognized during the NH Theatre Awards ceremony.
THE
THEATRE HERO
AWARD
Reach out to your liaison to weigh in on your company's 2025 Theatre Hero.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE IN PLAYWRITING
Recognition of Excellence in Playwriting replaced the Best Original Playwright Award.
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This award was created to acknowledge select playwrights who deserve recognition for exceptional work.
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A committee commissioned by the NHTA is tasked with reading and assessing all eligible submissions. The committee can choose to recognize as few or as many original playwrights as it deems worthy in a given season.
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Only scripts of plays submitted for adjudication in the award season will be considered and reviewed.
To be eligible, the producing company must provide a PDF file of the script and a CD or other recording of the music (if applicable) to the NH Theatre Alliance prior to opening night of the production up for adjudication.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE IN PLAYWRITING
THE KEVIN RILEY
NH THEATRE HERO AWARD
This award was introduced in 2017 to honor the memory of Kevin Riley.
Candidates for this award should be members of the greater New Hampshire arts community who have made significant contributions to strengthen the performing arts in New Hampshire.
This award is focused on individuals who have helped build the State's performing arts community outside of any one particular theatre company.
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