Stars Align for SHAKESPEARE AND CHAMPAGNE Benefit at Ars Nova

 

The Mighty Quinn Foundation invites the public to attend Shakespeare and Champagne, a fundraising benefit for the Shakespeare Academy at Stratford, on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at  Theater 511 at Ars Nova in New York City.

Guests will have the chance to learn about the unique program and meet staff, current students, and alumni of the Shakespeare Academy at Stratford while enjoying champagne and live Shakespeare performances.

The evening will feature special guest performances. Among the guests will be Bryan Terrell Clark, who currently plays George Washington in the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton on Broadway. The event will also feature performances by Tony nominee Kathryn Meisle (The Elephant Man, Tartuffe), Derek Smith (The Lion King, Green Bird), Obie Award winner Brooke Bloom (upcoming series "Gypsy", "Alpha House"), and Carlos Dengler (Interpol) and as well as alumni of the Shakespeare Academy at Stratford. Jenn Harris (Gayby, New York is Dead) will host the event.

"As we enter our fourth season, we are hosting our first event in New York City. It's a wonderful opportunity to bridge our communities, share our story and grow support for the brave, generous and spirited young artists who make up the Shakespeare Academy at Stratford," said Artistic Director Brian McManamon. "One of the many joys of being Artistic Director of Shakespeare Academy at Stratford is having the chance to tell people who we are and what we're about. It's an incredibly unique program. Created with the purest of intents, SA@S brings young theater artists from around the country and abroad to train and perform in the Shakespeare loving community of Stratford, Connecticut."

Shakespeare and Champagne will be held at Ars Nova at 511 W. 54th Street, New York. The event is free, with donations encouraged. Attendants must RSVP through the Mighty Quinn Foundation's website. Those unable to attend are welcome to make a donation to SA@S. All funds collected will go directly to supporting programs and scholarships. Donations are tax-deductible.

Now in its fourth season, the Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford is a 6-week theater training and performance program that uniquely combines the study of Shakespeare's text, contemporary ensemble training, and the opportunity to rehearse and perform in two Shakespeare productions in repertory on the grounds of the historic American Shakespeare Festival Theater in Stratford, CT. The 2017 season will include Measure For Measure and The Tempest, with performances from July 29 through August 6. Further information regarding Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford may be found at shakespeareacademystratford.org.

The Mighty Quinn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to promoting education and theatrical experiences for young men and women. The Foundation honors the life of Quinn Rooney, a Stratford resident and ardent supporter of theater who passed away from brain cancer at the age of 19, by providing theatrical education, performances, workshops, scholarships, and community outreach programs. For more information regarding The Mighty Quinn Foundation, visit mightyquinnfoundation.org, email info@mightyquinnfoundation.org, or call 203-727-8743.

 

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