Kathryn V. Lamkey Award

Equity's 2009 Spirit Recognition Award, given to institutions that "have made non-traditional casting a way of life," has gone to the Court Theatre. The award was accepted by Artistic Director Charles Newell.

The Central Region Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEOC) presented the annual Spirit, A Celebration of Diversity reception on February 25, 2008. The event, which honored Actors of color and minority-focused Central Region theatres, was hosted by the Goodman Theatre.