Erika Sheffer to Receive Paula Vogel Playwriting Award
(© Tristan Fuge)
The Vineyard Theatre has named Erika Sheffer as the recipient of its 5th annual Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, which will be presented to her at the Emerging Artists Luncheon at National Arts Club on June 21. Linda Lavin will host the event, and Vogel will be on hand to present the award.
Sheffer was represented Off-Broadway earlier this season by her play, Russian Transport, presented by The New Group at Theatre Row.
The award is named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, and is presented annually by The Vineyard to an emerging playwright of exceptional promise. The residency-based award comes with a cash prize and artistic development support over the 2012-13 season.
Proceeds from the Emerging Artists Luncheon benefit The Vineyard’s artistic and education programs. For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, contact Veronica Bainbridge at 212 353 3366 ext 242 or via email at vbainbridge@vineyardtheatre.org.
