Membership in the college is conferred on individuals of acknowledged national stature who have distinguished themselves during careers of notable dedication, exceptional service and outstanding achievement.
[2] Festival participants are invited to the College of Fellows Annual Lecture, which honors Roger L. Stevens,[3] founder and first Chairman of the Center.
On the eve of the meeting day, Fellows and their guests honor the new class of Fellows-Elect at the College's Annual Dinner.
The college bestows its public recognition and honors in order to encourage and promote excellence in research and creativity in both the educational and the professional theatre.
Gilbert V. Hartke, O.P., Julia Heflin, Fay Kanin, Jerome Lawrence, Ming Cho Lee, Romulus Linney, Margaret E. Lynn, Davey Marlin-Jones, Marshall W. Mason, Mark Medoff, Arnold Moss, Donn B. Murphy, Frederick O'Neal, Craig Noel, Jose Quintero, Lloyd Richards, George Schaefer, Barrie Stavis, Ezra Stone, Jennifer Tipton and Winifred Mary Ward.