The 2020 Lilly Awards
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020, online
In 2020, The Lillys partnered with Dramatists Guild and The Dramatists Guild Foundation to present the awards virtually, due to COVID-19. Presenters included Sarah Ruhl, Marsha Norman, Nathan Lane, and Mandy Greenfield. Winners sent videos of their acceptance speeches, which can be viewed here.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Lifetime Achievement Award
Emily Mann
The Stacey Mindich 'Go Write a Play' Award
Antoinette Nwandu
The Stacey Mindich 'Go Write a Musical' Award
Kirsten Childs
The Stacey Mindich ‘Go Work in Theater' Award
Whitney White, Jillian Walker, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Stacey Rose, and Nikkole Salter
NYWF Director's Apprenticeship
Melissa Crespo
Lilly Award Natyna Bean, and Stevie Walker-Webb
Miss Lilly
Tom Kirdahy
Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award
Sarita P. Fellows
Williamstown Theatre Festival Commission Erika Dickerson-Despenza