THE UNLEASHED AWARD
Sponsored by Theatre Unleashed
Description
The Unleashed Award is designed to acknowledge and celebrate productions that best exemplify the values outlined in Theatre Unleashed’s mission: to come together as one in order to create truly remarkable theatre with a fresh, thought-provoking approach to original or established works. We will be offering one award to an ensemble production.
This year we, along with ACME Comedy, will also be offering the Tracey Collins Funny Girl Award. We all knew Tracey as a rather fearless force on stage, who bravely took risks and found the funny in places we didn’t expect. She could carry a scene when needed, or deftly share an ensemble moment just as easily, all while connecting with audiences in a way that made them love her – and made them laugh. In addition to her work with Theatre Unleashed and ACME Comedy, she loved acting in and attending Fringe shows. So together, we’d like to honor her memory by recognizing a female performer who demonstrates Tracey’s spirit in a strong comedic performance at The Hollywood Fringe Festival.
*PLEASE NOTE: This award will be announced online before the awards ceremony and we will arrange to meet with the winner to present the award and take photos. It will not be part of the Unleashed Award announcement on stage. *
Qualifications
Only ensemble shows may submit (musicals, as long as they are ensemble musicals, qualify). At this time we will not be considering solo or cabaret performances.
Methodology
To be considered, send an e-mail to [email protected]. We will request 2-4 comps for our judges, and we will contact you to schedule the date they will attend. We will consider as many shows as our schedules permit. Please note—award communication must be VIA EMAIL and NOT through the Theatre Unleashed Fringe account.
- Judges will rate the show internally based on all aspects of the production, with the top five rated shows receiving nominations, with the top-rated show and funny female winning the award. All shows being considered are automatically considered for all three awards. The production, and Funny Girl awards may come from different shows.
Reward
The Unleashed Award for Most Unleashed Production will receive a weekend to perform at our space in North Hollywood, The Belfry Stage (dates to be coordinated after Fringe).
The Tracey Collins Funny Girl Award winner will receive a plaque and bottle of Guinness, because that’s how she rolled.
