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,
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 scholarships of $1,000 each to deserving high school students in South Florida. In 2020, the Carbonell Awards were cancelled due to
COVID-19
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. Since 2021, the Carbonell Award have been held at th
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
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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