Pam MacKinnon

for excellence in directing for Downstate (Playwrights Horizons)

Pam MacKinnon is a Tony, Drama Desk, and Obie Award–winning director, having directed upwards of 80 productions around the country, off Broadway, on Broadway and in London. She serves as artistic director of American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in San Francisco. Her Broadway credits include Beau Willimon’s The Parisian Woman, David Mamet’s China Doll, Amélie, a New Musical, Wendy Wasserstein’s The Heidi Chronicles, Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Direction), and Bruce Norris’s Clybourne Park (Obie Award and Tony nomination for Direction). Other recent credits include Christopher Chen’s The Headlands and María Irene Fornés’s Fefu and Her Friends (A.C.T.), the world premiere of Downstate (Steppenwolf Theatre Company, London’s National Theatre, off-Broadway’s Playwrights Horizons); Lydia R. Diamond’s Toni Stone (Roundabout Theatre Company, A.C.T., and Arena Stage), Kate Attwell’s Testmatch (A.C.T.), Edward Albee’s Seascape (A.C.T.), and Christopher Chen’s Communion (A.C.T.). Pam is the most recent past president of SDC and the most recent past chair of the board of Clubbed Thumb.

Orlando Pabotoy

for excellence in choreography for The Half-God of Rainfall (New York Theatre Workshop)

Orlando Pabotoy is a NYC Based multidisciplinary theater artist. His role as a Choreographer and Movement Designer has been showcased in notable productions such as “The Half God of Rainfall” (NYTW/ART), “Henry VI” (National Asian American Theatre Company), The Cherry Orchard (Classic Stage Company – by Andrei Belgrader), and “Marisol” (Trinity Rep), among others. Pabotoy has also directed a physical approach to “Everybody” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins at PlayMakers Repertory Company.

His contributions to the world of new productions extend to writing and performing in “Sesar” (commissioned by the Ma-Yi Theater Company) and writing and directing “That Beautiful Laugh” (Lamama’s 50th-year anniversary). Pabotoy’s diverse portfolio includes adaptation and direction of Goldoni’s “The World in the Moon” (Juilliard Drama MainStage) and collaboration on projects like “The Object Lesson” (New York Theatre Workshop, BAM), “Home” (BAM), and “Holoscenes” by Lars Jan. He is also a member in perpetuity of the Lopsided Caravan of Misfit Toys, led by Christopher Bayes: past productions by LCMT “Servant of Two Masters”, “Ruzzante”, “Zibadone”.

Pabotoy’s past performances were seen at renowned venues such as The Met Opera, The Public Theater, NYTW, Yale Rep, Kirk Douglas Theatre (CTG, Los Angeles), the Guthrie Theater, American Airlines Theater, TFANA, and the Lake Lucille Project.

Beyond the footlights: His television and film credits include appearances on Comedy Central, WB, NBC, and ABC, and has enjoyed working and collaborating with Animators.

Acknowledging his contributions, Pabotoy has received an OBIE (special citation) in 2003, Red Socks Award and the Fox Fellowship.

Bringing over two decades of experience in training performers across the globe, Orlando Pabotoy has recently assumed the role of Head of Physical Acting for The Juilliard School Drama Division. Succeeding Moni Yakim, a distinguished founding faculty member with a legacy spanning over 50 years.

In parallel with his academic responsibilities, Pabotoy remains active in the creative sphere. He is currently working on an untitled commissioned piece for The Classical Theater of Harlem and collaborating with The Pig Iron Theater Company.  Additionally, his direction and co-conception of  “Breathe (A Musical)” with J. O’connor Navaro, is seeking a second development.  Venturing into experimental territory, Pabotoy is also in process of exploring the intersection of sound and space, conducting experiments in “choreographing” sound using Spatial Audio, particularly in connection with nature. More information can be found on his official website, www.orlandopabotoy.com.

Callaway Finalists

This season’s Callaway finalists for excellence in directing are:

• Knud Adams for Primary Trust (Roundabout Theatre Company)
• Dustin Wills for The Wolf Play (MCC Theater)

This season’s Callaway finalists for excellence in choreography are:

• Edgar Godineaux for The Harder They Come (Public Theater)
• Steph Paul for Where the Mountain Meets The Sea (Manhattan Theatre Club)