Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Dr. Doris Snell Award!
This award is presented by the Erie Playhouse in honor of Dr. Doris Snell, a lifelong partner and advocate for education, theatre and the arts. Doris was the first recipient of the award on March 26, 2011. The award serves to honor individuals for a lifetime of dedication to the classroom and the Erie Playhouse stage, whose lengthy careers as educators have helped shape the lives of others.
For the second year in a row, nominations are open to the public, with a recipient to be selected by Erie Playhouse leadership.
Previous recipients include Bob Martin (2012), Judith Matthews (2013), Roberta Stoughton (2014), Michael Malthaner (2015), Linda Wingerter (2017), Gary Daugherty (2018), and Arthur Martone (2025).
NOMINATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026. Submit your nominations here.
About Dr. Doris Snell:
“Mrs Full Charge,” as she referred to herself, was the spark of many creative endeavors beginning with the development of the Lincoln Avenue Variety Show in the late 50s and early 60s. She organized neighborhood performances for children to the delight of their parents, neighbors and peers. She performed in countless shows on the main stage at the Erie Playhouse as well as working behind the scenes as the person every director called on to coach foreign accents. She was the first recipient of the Dr. Doris Snell Award, which annually honors educators for theatrical and educational excellence.”
