silly move". It was done a way to save costs on construction, but it never materialized. From its roots in Providence's Trinity United Methodist Church, Trinity Repertory Company moved in 1973 to its present home the Lederer Theater Center in downtown Providence. Formerly a historical vaudeville performance house known as the Emery Majestic Theatre, the historic building houses two performance spaces: the 500-plus seat Chace Theater and the 300-seat Dowling Theater, as well as offices, production shops, and rehearsal halls. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Artistic directors Adrian Hall (1963–1989) Anne Bogart (1989–1990) Richard Jenkins (1990–1994) Oskar Eustis (1994–2005) Amanda Dehnert (2005–2006, Acting Artistic Director) Curt Columbus (January 2006 – present) Pell Awards Trinity Repertory has held the Pell Awards since 1997. The awards are named for Rhode Island Senator Claiborne Pell, a patron of the arts who was instrumental in the founding of the National Endowment for the Arts. Awards are given for lifetime achievement, distinguished achievement in the arts, New England excellence in the arts, and leadership in the arts. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the theater. Winners of the Pell Awards have included Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, Viola Davis, Robert Redford, John Krasinski, and Debra Messing; Rhode Island award winners have included Richard Jenkins and his wife Sharon Jenkins, Rose Weaver, Umberto Crenca, John Chan and Len Cabral. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Providence, Rhode Island References External links Brown University - Trinity Rep Programs Article about Richard Jenkins at Trinity Rep Theatres completed in 1916 Theatre companies in Rhode Island Performing groups established in 1964 Drama schools in the United States League of Resident Theatres Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in Rhode Island Tony Award winners Theatres in Rhode Island Buildings and structures in Providence, Rhode Island Regional theatre in the United States National Register of Historic Places in Providence, Rhode Island Historic district contributing properties in Rhode Island Arts organizations based in Rhode Island Arts centers in Rhode Island