The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced that it will present the 14th Annual Monte Cristo Award to legendary theater, film, and television actress Meryl Streep in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the American theater. The Award will be presented by Joe Grifasi, long-time friend and fellow O’Neill artist and Yale classmate, at a gala dinner held in her honor on Mon Apr 21, 2014. The Monte Cristo Award is presented to a prominent theater artist each year in recognition of a distinguished career exemplifying Eugene O’Neill’s “pioneering spirit, unceasing artistic commitment, and excellence.”  For more information, please contact Ainslie Seeber at 860/443-5378 x285. Press contact: Shawn Purdy/Slate PR (235-6813)...