Melba Moore & Lillias White to Feature in WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS Discussion 3/26

The Riverside Theatre will host the 3rd annual Women's History Month celebration coined, "An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts," on Monday, March 26th at 6pm. Five women will share an intimate discussion about their personal journeys in the industry. The esteemed panel will be moderated by Image Activist and Writer Michaela Angela Davis and will include, Lillias White, Melba Moore, Beverly Bond, Malikha Mallette, and Winsome Sinclair. The theatre is located in the historic Riverside Church at 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights. The event will be followed by a V.I.P reception sponsored by Given Liqueur. Sponsors include City College, Ashley Battle of the WNBA, Carol's Daughter, Iman Cosmetics , Hue-Man Bookstore and Completely Bare.

"Each of these women have made a great impact in their respective careers in the arts," says Randreta Ward- Evans, President of The Riverside Theatre. "In celebrating Women's History Month, this was the ideal time to feature these exceptional women to discuss their incredible journeys. I know audiences will enjoy hearing about their experiences first hand."

The panel was selected using the guiding principle of The Riverside Theatre, "From Legacy to Promise." Lillias White (Tony award winning Broadway Actress) and Melba Moore (Actress/Singer) have built legacies that continue to flourish while Beverly Bond (CEO, Black Girls Rock!, Inc.), Malikha Mallette (Actress/radio personality) and Winsome Sinclair (Casting Director) are rising women of promise, making waves in their careers. This discussion will offer a closer look into the
world of the arts from the unique perspective of women that are achieving excellence in the arts while inspiring women around the globe.

Tickets to attend "An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts" are $20 for the panel discussion, $35 for the V.I.P. reception and panel discussion. Tickets can be purchased at the Riverside Theatre box office or by visiting https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=47c64f34798c033ed1b3a3364afa411e&t=tix.

Originally named the Cloister Theatre, The Riverside Theatre was founded in 1960 on the belief that the arts can be a transforming power in peoples' lives and is committed to serving as a catalyst for
cultural connections and social change. The Riverside Theatre, located at the historic Riverside Church, produces work that promotes and deepens cultural and social awareness. Highlights from the past ten seasons have included: the Katherine Dunham Tribute in honor of her 96th birthday; the Clark Terry Tribute hosted by the late Ossie Davis, with special guests Bill Cosby, Arturo Sandoval, Dianne Reeves, Nicholas Payton and Jon Faddis; the screening of The Rise & Fall of
Jim Crow, in collaboration with Thirteen WNET and the National Council for Community & Justice; and the play Woza Albert!, in association with New Heritage Theatre.