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Life & Arts

TUTS honors director's efforts 

School of Theatre and Dance director 
lauded for contributions in the arts 

LIFE & ARTS SERVICES 

Houston's Theatre Under the Stars honored School of Theatre and Dance Director Sidney Berger with the Ruth Denney Award on Tuesday for his work in shaping the lives of young artists. 

"To be honored for doing something I love makes me more grateful than I can articulate," Berger said in a release. "It also is very rewarding to receive this award from TUTS, which has done everything to help theater in this city. I am very happy that they have chosen to honor me."

Berger has been at the helm for the School of Theatre and Dance since 1968. In that time, he instructed countless rising actors, including Hollywood stars Dennis and Randy Quaid. 

Berger was also one of the co-founders of the Houston Shakespeare Festival, which still offers free performances of Shakespeare's plays at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. In 1978, Berger also helped in starting up the Children's Theatre Festival, which brings classic children tales to the stage. 
 

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