Recipient
Donyale Werle
A Brooklyn, NY based theatrical set designer who supports & employs sustainable practices in scenic design. She is the Co-Chair (with Bob Usdin) of the Pre/Post Production Committee for the Broadway Green Alliance. The BGA inspires, educates & motivates the entire theater community & it’s patrons to implement environmentally responsible practices. Donyale works with salvaged materials to create unique, handcrafted sets & props. She has received a 2011 Obie for Sustained Excellence of Set Design, 2011 Lucille Lortel Award and the 2010 Henry Hewes Design Award for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (The Public Theater). She has also received a 2011 Tony Nomination for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and a 2012 Tony Award for Peter & the Starcatcher on Broadway.
Bio as of April, 2014