Uta Hagen Award Deadline - April 9
The Uta Hagen Award
Presented by the College of Fellows of the American Theatre
Eligibility:
Eligibility for the Uta Hagen Award is limited to female-identifying teachers of acting at the college or university level at a KCACTF-affiliated institution.
Preferences:
Preference will be given to candidates who are both distinguished as full or part-time teachers of acting and distinguished as working actresses. Preference will also be given to candidates who are in mid-career.
Nomination Procedure:
Colleagues and/or former or current students of the candidate should nominate the candidate with:
A) at least two letters from colleagues and/or former or current students of the candidate and a CV or resume of the candidate
B) the letters should include a description of what distinguishes the candidate’s teaching of acting at the college or university level
C) the letters may also include what distinguishes the candidate’s career as an actress
D) the letters may also include a description of any awards or honors received by the candidate for the teaching of acting or from a career as an actress
E) the nomination package may also include any other material that describes the candidate’s career as a teacher of acting or as an actress
Submission Procedure:
The nomination package should be sent to the College of Fellows of the American Theatre selection panel by email at
All nominations received by April 9, 2023 will be given full consideration.
Selection Panel:
The Award:
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre Uta Hagen Award includes the following:
1) a full scholarship from HB Studio to attend the Hagen Teachers Lab at HB Studio in New York City, August 6-11, 2023. More information on the program can be found here: Hagen Teacher’s Lab 1 – HB Studio
2) A $1,500.00 grant for accommodations from the College of Fellows of the American Theatre to attend the HB Studios Hagen Teacher Lab in New York City.
3) The Kennedy Center will provide travel and a meal allowance for the awardee.
