Larry Riley Rising Star Award
Established by the Excellence in Memphis Theatre Judges in 1994, the Larry Riley Award is given to a person who shows potential to be a star in the world of the theatre. The award was named in honor of a beloved educator and friend. A scholarship accompanies the award to encourage an artist possessing outstanding talent within their chosen theatrical field. The stipend is to be used to advance his/her theatrical career or theatre education.
To be nominated, the recipient…
To be nominated, the recipient…
- Participated in at least one production at a participating theatre
- Is pursuing a career in theatre
- Can be an actor, technician, props master, stage manager, designer, or any other theatre profession in which it is deemed possible to make a future living in their chosen area
- Can be a young professional who has a bright future in their chosen area, or an older professional either just coming into or having established a good start to his/her career
- Can pursue a future as a theatre professional anywhere. He/she can choose to continue living in Memphis or go all the way to New York (or anywhere in between). The judges will make their decision based on the fact that they feel this person is a rising star in their chosen area, not simply because they are moving to a city with a larger theatre community.
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