The Drama-Logue Award was a theater

Theatre

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 award established in 1977, given by the publishers of Drama-Logue newspaper, a weekly west-coast theater trade publication

Trade journal

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. Winners were selected by the publication's theater critics, and would receive a certificate at an annual awards ceremony. The award categories included Production

Theatrical producer

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, Direction, Musical Direction

Music director

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, Choreography

Choreography

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, Writing

Playwright

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, Performance

Actor

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, Ensemble Performance

Ensemble cast

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, Scenic Design

Scenic design

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, Sound Design

Sound design

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, Lighting Design, Costume Design

Costume design

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 and Hair & Makeup Design

Cosmetology

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In May 1998, Back Stage

Back Stage

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 West bought the Drama-Logue publication, and the two publications merged. The Drama-Logue Award was retired and was replaced by the Back Stage West Garland Awards

Back Stage West Garland Awards

The Back Stage Garland Awards — also referred to simply as the Garland Awards, and known as the Back Stage West Garland Awards from 1998 to 2008 — are bestowed by the entertainment-industry newspaper Back Stage, honoring excellence in Southern California theatre...

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