Deborah Brevoort (Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program adjunct professor and alum - Cycle 6)
Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program adjunct professor and alum (Cycle 6) Deborah Brevoort was named the winner of the 2023 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize.
Conceived and funded by acclaimed librettist and lyricist Mark Campbell, the Prize is the first award in the history of American opera created specifically to honor the work of opera librettists. The annual winner receives an award of $7,000 to support creative development and career advancement.
“Deborah Brevoort is an ideal choice for this year’s prize,” said Campbell. “She has a history of writing librettos that connect directly with audiences and a profound understanding of the craft that goes into this very specialized art form. She has also shown strong support for the writing community, and I couldn’t be more pleased that she will be succeeding me as co-chair of the Dramatists Guild Opera Committee.”
Brevoort was selected from an applicant pool of over 30 librettists by a panel of industry leaders including Blythe Gaissert, mezzo-soprano; Michael Korie, librettist; Jesse Sanchez, composer-lyricist, playwright, and music director; Sokunthary Svay, librettist; Richard Wesley, playwright; and Robert Wood, founder and general director, UrbanArias.
“The Campbell Opera Librettist Prize allows us to shine a light on the art of libretto-writing, an under-appreciated element of our complex art form,” stated Marc A. Scorca, president and CEO of OPERA America. “Thanks to Mark Campbell and his generous support, we are delighted to correct this historic oversight.”
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