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George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism

The George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism is administered by the Cornell University Department of English and presented "to the American who has written the best piece of drama criticism during the theatrical year (July 1 to June 30), whether it is an article, an essay, treatise or book."[1] The prize was established by the prominent drama critic, George Jean Nathan, who instructed in his will that the net income of half of his estate be awarded to the recipient of the award. Today, the award amounts to about $10,000. Winners are selected annually by a committee composed of the heads of the English departments at Cornell University, Princeton University, and Yale University. Drama specialists from each university now also contribute to the selection process. The first prize was awarded following the 1958–1959 theatrical year.[1]

George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism
Awarded forthe best piece of drama criticism during the theatrical year
CountryUnited States
First awarded1959
Websitehttps://english.cornell.edu/george-jean-nathan-award-dramatic-criticism

Recipients

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Recipients of the George Jean Nathan Award are as follows:[2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism". english.cornell.edu. Cornell University English Department. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  2. ^ "George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism". english.cornell.edu. Cornell University English Department. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  3. ^ American Theater Editors (January 7, 2020). "Soraya Nadia McDonald Wins Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism". www.americantheatre.org. American Theatre. Retrieved 6 September 2020. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
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