NAACP Awards laud Laguna effort
The Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP’s 16th annual NAACP Theatre Awards, announced Monday, gave a big nod to the Laguna Playhouse. It took producing honors for “Constant Star,” which garnered four other awards, including best ensemble cast.
Layon Gray (“The Girls of Summer”) was the winning producer for smaller theaters.
Writing awards went to Thomas Gibbons for “Permanent Collection” and the late August Wilson for “Radio Golf.” James Avery (“Othello”) and Chris Butler (“Yellowman”) received lead actor honors; lead actress winners were Loretta Devine (“Purlie”) and Deidrie N. Henry (“Yellowman”).
The NAACP Theatre Awards are given for excellence in local theater featuring African American themes and performers.
Lynne Heffley
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