Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance


Congratulations to LILLY THOMASSIAN WINNER OF THE 2008 ADAA's $10,000 WILLIAM SAROYAN PRIZE for PLAYWRITING for her play, NADIA

Saroyan Prize Finalists Kristin Lazarian, Lilly Thomassian (winner), Matthew Yaldezian *************
Saroyan Prize Winner Lilly Thomassian ("Nadia") in Nov. 08 Issue of American Theater!

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The winner was announced at ADAA's Annual Gala on August 23, 2008. Staged readings of the three finalist plays were held at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles on August 25-27, 2008. Keep checking www.armeniandrama.org for more details.
Finalists
NADIA, by Lilly Thomassian About an Armenian family living in Iraq confronting the chaos of the war.
FLESH AND TENDERNESS, by Kristen Lazarian A fourth-generation Armenian American woman coming to terms with her family history.
THE LIVING AND THE DEAD, by Matthew 'Yazo' Yaldezian Recounting the early life, love and writings of William Saroyan.
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$10,000.00
ADAA's William Saroyan
Prize for Playwriting

NEXT CONTEST DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 15, 2010, CHECK IN APRIL FOR RULES AND SUBMISSION INFO.
Final judges for 2008 Saroyan Prize for Playwriting
Deborah Salzer	Mac Wellman	Leslie Ayvazian