Jeff Daniels, Nancy Malone, Sharif El-Gamal and Winette Jackson Honored at 11th Annual Stella by Starlight Gala

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting will host the 11th Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala on June 13 at The Prince George Ballroom in New York City. This year's honorees include actor Jeff Daniels(Group Theater Award), the late director Nancy Malone (The Stella Adler Leading Lady Award), real estate developerSharif El-Gamal (Stella Adler Corporate Award) and New York City Department of Correction Deputy Commissioner of Youthful Offender and Young Adult Programming Winette Jackson (Harold Clurman Spirit Award).

Over the years, the Stella by Starlight Gala has honored some of the most distinguished artists in the entertainment and media industries. They have included Ethan Hawke, Kate Mulgrew, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg,Harry Belafonte, Rosie Perez, Warren Beatty, Liza Minelli, Martin Sheen, Annette Bening, Tony Kushner,Stephen Sondheim, George Takei, Suzanne Shank, Pamela J. Newman, Masa Tanaka, Katsumi Hatao, the lateElaine Stritch and the late Ruby Dee as well as other key entertainment, theatrical and business leaders.

Proceeds from the 11th annual gala will benefit the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's programs, including its Outreach Division, which serves many underprivileged populations including inmates at Rikers Island.

WHAT:

11th Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala. Proceeds from the 11th annual gala will benefit the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's programs, including its Outreach Division, which serves many underprivileged populations including inmates at Rikers Island.

RED CARPET:

Jeff Daniels, actor, Blackbird

Kate Mulgrew, actress, Orange is the New Black

Lea DeLaria, actress and comedian, Orange is the New Black

Linda Hope, television producer

Sharif El-Gamal, CEO, Soho Properties

Winette Jackson, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Correction

WHEN:

Monday, June 13, 2016

TIME:

5:30 PM: Press check-in

6:00 PM: Red carpet

7:00 PM: Dinner and award presentation

WHERE:

The Prince George Ballroom

15 East 27th Street

New York, NY 10016

Tickets for Stella by Starlight start at $1,000 and are available by visiting stellaadler.com or calling 212-689-0087 x127