EVENT 2019
EVENT 2018
Awards 2016/2017
SAROYAN/PAUL HUMAN RIGHTS PLAYWRITING PRIZE
KONDAZIAN AWARD FOR ARMENIAN STORIES
AwardS 2014
Awards 2013
Levon Minasian and Eric de Rocquefeuil
Receive $10,000 Paul Screenwriting Award
Receive $10,000 Paul Screenwriting Award
Screenwriters Levon Minasian and Eric De Rocquefeuil won the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA)'s $10,000 Paul Screenwriting Award for their screenplay, “The Second Journey.” The $10,000 grand prize was announced and presented at ADAA's memorable awards event on November 8, 2013, 7 p.m., at the Writers Guild of America.
Awards 2012
Kelly Stuart Wins ADAA Saryoyan Prize
and David Kherdian receives Armenian Star Award
and David Kherdian receives Armenian Star Award
New York playwright Kelly Stuart won the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA)’s 3rd Biennial William Saroyan Prize for Playwriting for her play, “Belonging to the Sky.” The $10,000 grand prize was announced and presented at ADAA’s memorable awards event on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 6pm at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Awards 2011
Jeff Kalousdian and Kraig Kuzirian Receive
ADAA’s $10,000 Paul Screenwriting Award
ADAA’s $10,000 Paul Screenwriting Award
In a rare tie, screenwriters Jeff Kalousdian and Kraig Kuzirian shared the 2011 Lillian & Varnum Paul Screenwriting Award, which was announced Sunday evening, October 30 2011, at ADAA’s annual awards event, held this year at the VIP Library Room of the Pasadena Playhouse. Armenian Star Award, which went to veteran film producer Arthur Sarkissian, whose credits include the Rush Hour film series with Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, and While You Were Sleeping, with Sandra Bullock.
Awards 2010
ADAA 2010 William Saroyan Prize
This memorable event celebrated the three finalist plays on Armenian themes with live performances by well-known Armenian actors and the presentation of the $10,000 grand prize to Silva Semerciyan, made possible by the William Saroyan Foundation. Attendees spanned the entertainment industry and the Armenian community, with artists, professionals, patrons and public officials. The Armenian Star Award was also presented to His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian.
Awards 2009
Second Biennial Paul Awards
Awards 2008
Celebrating 100 Years of William Saroyan
