Awards and Accolades
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- Audio Publishers Association 2004 Audie Award - “The Killings Tale”
- 2003 Foreward Magazine’s “Book of the Year” Award - “The Snow Queen”
- Young Adult Library Services Association (div. of the American Library Association) Selected Audiobook for Young Adults - “Sherlock’s Secret Life”
- 2002 ‘Best Educational Theatre’ award — Metroland
- 2002 Benjamin Franklin Award, “The Snow Queen”, in recognition of
Excellence in Independent Publishing.
- Audio Publishers 2000 Audie Award (Multi-Voiced Presentation) -
“Sherlock's Secret Life”
- American Alliance for Theatre and Education Sara Spencer
Artistic Achievement Award
in recognition of Sustained Artistic Excellence (1999)
- ‘Best Kept Cultural Secret’— Times Union “Best of the Capital Region” (1998)
- Chicago International Film Festival Certificate of Merit - Internship Program Video
- Center for the Disabled Award (1994)
- University at Albany Disabled Student Services Award (1992)
- Albany League of Arts Annual Award (1986)
- American Theatre Association Jennie Heiden Award (1985)
- SUNY/Brockport Arts for Children Award (1985)
- Zeta Phi Eta Award (1972)
- John F. Kennedy Center Programs for Children and Youth Award
“A Tale of Cinderella” (Warner Home Video)
- 2004 25th Anniversary Classic Telly Award
- Charleston International Film Festival Silver Medal
- Chicago International Film Festival Certificate of Merit
- East Central Theatre Conference
Reviews
“…top quality theatrical productions for the widest possible family audiences. ...one of the best known and most highly respected children's theatres in America.”
Historical Guide to Children's Theatre in America
“One of the pioneers in bringing the world of the school and the stage together.”
Backstage
“‘A Tale of Cinderella’ is a good-looking, award-winning rendering of the tale.”
The New York Times
“…it may well prove to be one of the most important theatrical institutions in the state, if not the entire country.”
The New York Times
“‘Sherlock's Secret Life’…unexpected, shocking and touching…. This play is a deftly composed, entertaining work of imagination, intellect and compassion.”
Metroland
“This exceptionally child-friendly theatrical production… packs all the elements of stage spectacle, from a strong cast to dramatic scenery and terrific costumes…‘A Tale of Cinderella’ is lots of fun.”
