John Pollono has been honing his skills as a playwright and actor since he arrived in Los Angeles 10 years ago. Last year the New Hampshire–raised Pollono scored a critical and audience triumph with his searing dark comedy, "Small Engine Repair," which was presented by Rogue Machine in a world-premiere run beginning in April 2011 at L.A.'s Theatre/Theater. Now it has earned Back Stage Garland Awards for the production, for Pollono's script, and for the four-member ensemble cast, which includes him.This fortuitous news follows previous honors for Pollono's labor-of-love project. It netted Ovation Awards from La Stage Alliance for play in an intimate theater, acting ensemble, and director (Andrew Block). Recently it scored Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards nominations for production, Block's direction, and Pollono's script. Finally, it has received L.A. Weekly Theater Award nominations for production, direction (Block), ensemble, and playwriting.Pollono is in discussions for future productions as.
- 3/1/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Les Spindle)
- backstage.com
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