The Carbonell Awards recognize excellent theater in the
South Florida
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region of the
United States
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annually. The awards are named after the sculptor
Manuel Carbonell
Manuel Carbonell (October 25, 1918 – November 10, 2011) was a Cuban Contemporary and Modern artist, regarded as among the greatest Cuban sculptors of his generation. He was part of the generation of Cuban artists that includes Wifredo Lam and ...
,
who designed the bronze and marble award that is given to the winners. Voting is conducted by three panels of ten members each. The program additionally awards
college scholarship
A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to students for further education. Generally, scholarships are awarded based on a set of criteria such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, and financial need.
Scholarshi ...
s of $1,000 each to deserving high school students in South Florida.
Awards are given "to recognize and honor excellence in theater and the arts" in the following categories:
*Best New Work (award to author)
*Best Ensemble
*Best Play Production (award to producing theater)
*Best Play Director
*Best Play Actor
*Best Play Actress
*Best Play Supporting Actor
*Best Play Supporting Actress
*Best Musical Production (award to producing theater)
*Best Musical Director
*Best Musical Actor
*Best Musical Actress
*Best Musical Supporting Actor
*Best Musical Supporting Actress
*Best Musical Direction
*Best Musical Choreography
*Best Scenic Design
*Best Lighting
*Best Costumes
*Best Sound
*Best Non-Resident Play Production (award to producing theater)
*Best Non-Resident Play Director
*Best Non-Resident Play Actor
*Best Non-Resident Play Actress
*Best Non-Resident Play Supporting Actor
*Best Non-Resident Play Supporting Actress
References
External links
Carbonell Awards Website
American theater awards
Culture of Miami
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