Taccone, who is currently the artistic director of the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, will participate in several of the festival's events, including a panel discussion with Paul Daigneault and Kate Maguire on April 26 and Inside the BC Studio on April 27.

In addition, Taccone will receive the annual Boston College Arts Council Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement at a celebration and public reception on April 27 at 4pm.

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