Theatre Bay Area is proud to introduce 50@50 honoree, Doll Piccotto
Doll Piccotto is an actor, director, writer, podcaster and dramaturg who has been regularly active in productions across the Bay Area. A self-professed ‘Shakespeare nerd’ with over 80 Shakespeare productions to her credit, Doll believes that theatre in general and Shakespeare in particular is for EVERYONE and strives to break down barriers and provide opportunities for anyone and everyone to experience the beauty of the Shakespeare’s language, the universality of his themes, the FUN of the plays, and more importantly the MAGIC of live theatre. Thank you so much for this honor.
“Doll is a genius and one of my very favorite theatre people. She is a Shakespeare scholar, a dramaturg, a brilliant performer, and a fantastic director who takes risks with each production. Doll also gave me my very first in-person role on stage after I developed a physical disability and had not performed in 9 years, knowing that I was mobility disabled, Neurodivergent, and had struggled for years with my mental health. She trusted me and believed in me as an artist. I am so grateful, and that show was one of the best theatrical experiences I’ve ever had. Nobody does classical work like Doll. She interprets the Bard and murder mystery favorites like Agatha Christie in the most beautiful ways, bringing out the humor, humanity, and complexity in each piece. Doll is a top-notch storyteller. Her work is a love-letter to both the author and the audience, full of detail and precision. I’m so glad that I know her and get to experience her artistic contributions. She is a Bay Area treasure.”
– From a 50@50 nominator
About 50@50
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on the great community we serve. 50@50 is a special recognition program, inspired by TBA’s past anniversary honorees. This year, we’re featuring 50 people and/or companies nominated by the broader Bay Area theatre community and selected by a panel of their peers to be a representation of that make our Bay Area theatre scene one of the most vibrant and exciting in the world.
Among the 50@50 honorees are theatre artists representing various disciplines and specialties, diverse theatre companies from across the region, and theatre supporters without whom the entire theatrical ecosystem would suffer. The list honors individuals and companies at all stages of their careers, highlighting both the long-felt impact and exciting potential of this group. Each of these 50 honorees will be highlighted on TBA’s website and social media between now and the end of the year.
