Drama Desk-winning puppeteer James Ortiz will receive the Artistic Excellence Impact Award from The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) for his voice performance and puppetry as 'Rocky' in the film Project Hail Mary. The award celebrates his artistry and his pioneering contributions to performance and puppetry. Ortiz, who serves as both the performer and voice for the creature, has had a storied career on the…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM on April 17, 2026