Merritt Award
The Michael Merritt Award, a national award unique in its emphasis on excellence in both design and collaboration, has been presented annually since 1994 to outstanding professional theatrical designers.
24th Annual Merritt Awards
Design Exposition
Our annual event brings together working theatre professionals, emerging artists, and theatre design graduates.
Dialogue With The Designers 2015
A conversation with lighting designer Robert Wierzel, props master Alice Maguire, scenic designer Grant Sabin, and technical director Justin Snyder, moderated by Chicago Sun Times theatre columnist Hedy Weiss, left.
Student Prizes
2015 Academic Prize Winners Caitlin McLeod, Sydney Dufka, Emma Gullo, and Sarah Espinoza with their award presenter Frances Maggio.