Congratulations to the 2009-2010
Jeff Non-Equity Awards Recipients!

Profiles Theatre's "Killer Joe" and Theo Ubique's "Chess" Garner Outstanding Production Awards    

Chicago's nationally-renowned storefront and black box theatre community gathered at the Park West for its annual celebration June 7 as the Jeff Awards Non-Equity Wing gave out 28 Awards in 24 categories. In addition, a Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Chicago Theatre was given to Circle Theatre, celebrating its 25th year.

Top honors for Outstanding Production - Play went to Profiles Theatre's "Killer Joe," whose long, successful run has transferred to The Royal George. Outstanding Production – Musical honors were awarded to Theo Ubique's "Chess," a rarely produced show done in their tiny Rogers Park cabaret space, capping an evening in which the production walked away with a total of seven awards – the most for any single production or company.  Fred Anzevino & Brenda Didier received directing awards for "Chess," as did Rick Snyder for "Killer Joe."

The highly-coveted Outstanding Ensemble award went to Raven Theatre's "Twelve Angry Men," a riveting jury room drama which has become a stage classic.
Principal Actor honors went to Darrell W. Cox for his portrayal of the brutal hit man in Profiles Theatre's "Killer Joe" and Courtney Crouse as the brooding American chess champion in "Chess." Principal Actress awards were garnered by Kendra Thulin for Steep Theatre Company's sold-out, extended run of "Harper Regan" and Maggie Portman for "Chess." 

See the press release for more details and the complete list of 2010 Non-Equity Jeff Awards recipients.

SAVE THE DATE: The next Equity Awards Ceremony, honoring productions presented under union contracts, will be held on Monday, October 25, 2010, at the Drury Lane Oakbrook in Oakbrook Terrace.

To see photos from the Non-Equity Awards event, visit Johnny Knight's albums before the ceremony and during the ceremony and at the postshow curtain