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an award, $ 500 cash prize, and performance opportunities. Misty was an inspiration. Her talent, artistry, and career broke barriers for many and it is important that that part of her legacy be celebrated and remembered. Each year, young actors submit performances of monologues from Native plays for a chance to win this award.
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