The Michael Merritt Awards, honoring designer and teacher Michael Merritt, are awarded based upon excellence in design and collaboration. Awarded since 1994, the Michael Merritt Awards will host their 23rd annual ceremony on Monday, May 16 at the Newhart Family Theatre at Loyola University Chicago. The 2016 winners are listed below.
Michael Merritt Award Winner
Michael Bodeen; composer, sound designer, and guitarist
Robert Christen Award Winner
David Naunton; house audio supervisor at Goodman Theatre
Michael Maggio Emerging Designer
Scott Davis; scenic designer
Emerging Technical Collaborator
Jeff Glass; electrician, lighting designer, and production manager