AWARDS

Strawdog Theatre has been the proud recipient of more than twenty Jeff Awards, which has honored outstanding theatre artists annually since established in 1968. With approximately fifty-five members representing a wide variety of backgrounds in theatre, the Jeff Awards is committed to celebrating the vitality of Chicago area theatre by recognizing excellence through its recommendations, awards, and honors.

  • 2018

    Strawdog receives a special Jeff Award for “30 years of collaboration as an innovative and provocative Ensemble.”

  • 2016

    New Adaptaion, Elizabeth Lovelady, D.O.A

  • 2014

    Sound Design, Sarah Espinoza, The Arsonists

  • 2013

    Director - Play, Jason Gerace, Great Expectations

  • 2009

    Lighting Design, Sean Mallary; Costume Design, Joanna Melville, St. Crispin's Day

  • 2007

    Original Incidental Music, Gregor Mortis and Mikhail Fiksel, A Lie of the Mind

  • 2006

    Ensemble, Marathon '33

  • 2005

    Scenic Design, Brian Sidney Bembridge; New Adaptation, Curt Columbus, Three Sisters

    Scenic Design, Joey Wade, Impossible Marriage

  • 2003

    Production - Play; Ensemble; Director - Play, Shade Murray; Scenic Design, Ray Vicek, Detective Story

    Original Incidental Music - Andre Pluess, Knives in Hens

  • 2002

    Original Incidental Music, Mike Creason, Measure for Measure

    Ensemble; Actor in a Principal Role - Play, Michael Dobbs; Actress in a Supporting Role - Play, Stephanie Manglaras; Actor in a Supporting Role - Play, Bart Petty, Hurlyburly

    Actor in a Principal Role - Play, Scott Cummins; Director - Play, Richard Shavzin, Burn This