Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum, Kirsten Childs (Cycle 4)
Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Kirsten Childs (Cycle 4) was awarded the 2021 Vivace Musical Theatre Award given by Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation. The award recognizes original work with ambitious theatrical ideas and is bestowed with a $30,000 prize as well as a unique hand-carved marble statuette.
The awards ceremony was presented virtually on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and featured the winners in conversation with industry leaders of their choice, including Obie winning director Michael Greif, three-time Tony and Grammy nominated actor David Alan Grier, and Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Keith Glover. Songs from all three Vivace Award winners were presented, and Tony nominee Daniel J. Watts (Hamilton, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) hosted.