Book Regina Taylor
Regina Taylor can be hired for various educational and activist works, from large venue talks, to seminars, to intimate group workshops. Taylor is a renowned public speaker and has given talks to students and industry professionals for TEDx Asbury Park, Signature Theatre, McCarter Theatre, SMU, Long Wharf Theatre, the International Screenwriter's Association, Dallas Theatre, Career Girls, and many more.
If you want to hire Taylor for a workshop, please contact Taylor's team and someone will get back to you within twenty-four hours.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Andrew Mellon Writer in Residence Repertory Theatre
of St. Louis
Distinguished Artistic Associate, The Goodman Theatre,
Chicago, IL
Playwright in Residence, Signature Theatre, New York, NY
Writer in Residence, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta
AWARDS, HONORS, & GRANTS
Oscar Micheaux Award from the Chicago Film Critics Association - 2013
The Chicagoan of the Year from Chicago Magazine - 2012
The Best New American Play Award from the Edgerton Foundation - 2010
Artist in Residence Award at Northwestern
University - 2009
Best Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (for The Unit) from the Image Awards (NAACP) - 2008
Outstanding Director for Crowns, winner of the Helen
Hays award - 2004
Outstanding Alumni Award, Southern Methodist
University - 2001
The Peabody Award for Strange Justice (Anita Hill) - 2000
The Gracie Award for Strange Justice (Anita Hill) - 2000
The 2000 American Theatre Critics / The Steinberg New Play Award for Oo-Bla Dee - 2000
NCAAP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for “I’ll Fly Away” - 1995
Jefferson Award for The Ties that Bind: Watermelon Rinds & Inside the Belly of The Beast
Nominated for an Emmy Award for lead role in “I’ll Fly Away” - 1993
Golden Globe Award for Best Leading Dramatic Actress “I’ll Fly Away” - 1993
Dramalogue Award, Ariel in The Tempest, La Jolla Playhouse
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Directors and Choreographers
Actors Equity Association
Screen Actors Guild
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Service to the Field
TACA Board
Chicago International Film Festival Black Perspective Board
SMU Arts Board
League of Chicago Theatres Board Member TCG Board Member, GA