Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 organization with an “art to the gut” sensibility. Founded in San Diego, California, Backyard Renaissance believes that exceptional storytelling is rooted in a sense of joyful play, human connection and gutsy intensity. AWARDS & ACCOLADES Winner: 2017 Critic's Circle Award - Outstanding New Musical for TARRYTOWN Winner: 2015 Critic's Circle Award - Best Supporting Actor Mike Sears for PARLOUR SONG Nominee: 2017 Critic's Circle Award - Outstanding Ensemble for TARRYTOWN Nominee: 2017 Critic's Circle Award - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical, Tom Zohar for TARRYTOWN Nominee: 2017 Critic's Circle Award - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical, Kay McNellen for TARRYTOWN Nominee: 2017 Critic's Circle Award - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical, Bryan Banville for TARRYTOWN