Photo Flash: Inside the The Acting Company Gala
The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) honored director and artistic leader Bill Rauch and the married civic leaders Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel- individuals whose exemplary work aligns with the artistic and educational ideals of the storied repertory company that produces nationally recognized theater productions and arts education programs-at the Company's 2018 Fall Gala, on November 12. Held at the historic Metropolitan Club (One East 60th Street), the event raised nearly $400,000 and brought together awards, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, dinner, and cocktails in celebration of theater and its contribution to American society. Tony Award-winner and The Acting Company alumna Harriet Harris hosted, with performances by Joanna A. Jones (Hamilton) and Tatiana Wechsler, featuring Russ Kaplan's Broadway Jazz.
Harriet Harris Will Host The Acting Company's Fall Gala
The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) will honor director and artistic leader Bill Rauch and the married civic leaders Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel- individuals whose exemplary work aligns with the artistic and educational ideals of the storied repertory company that produces nationally recognized theater productions and arts education programs-at the Company's 2018 Fall Gala, on November 12.
The Acting Company's 2018 Fall Gala Honors Bill Rauch, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel And Ambassador Carl Spielvogel
The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) will honor director and artistic leader Bill Rauch and the married civic leaders Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel- individuals whose exemplary work aligns with the artistic and educational ideals of the storied repertory company that produces nationally recognized theater productions and arts education programs-at the Company's 2018 Fall Gala, on November 12. Held at the historic Metropolitan Club (One East 60th Street), the event will bring together awards, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, dinner, and cocktails in celebration of theater and its contribution to American society.
Barbara Fleischman to Be Honored at Acting Company Gala on 10/21
Since its founding in 1972, The Acting Company has remained the preeminent national touring classic repertory theater, and has been the foundation for many of New York's beloved stars' careers - including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, Frances Conroy, Hamish Linklater, Jeffrey Wright, and many many more. In the 41-year history it has: presented unforgettable presentations of classic theater and Shakespeare; shaped the careers of the country brightest stars, and given back to communities across the country by bringing these high caliber performances and arts education programs to schools and towns that have never before seen a life performance.
Photo Flash: Abigail Disney, David Ives, Clive Davis & More at The Acting Company's Shakespearean Masquerade, 11/16
Eight cast members of Broadway's Burn the Floor (Damon Sugden, Rebecca Sugden, Patrick Helm, Sharna Burgess, Jeremy Garner, Sarah Hives, Kevin Clifton and Giselle Peacock) will open The Acting Company's Shakespearean Masquerade at The Pierre Hotel on Monday, November 16.
Photo Flash:The Acting Company's Commedia Dell'Arte Gala
The Houseman Award honors a profound commitment to the development of classical actors and an audience for the theater. The award this year was given to Theatre Development Fund. The Warburg Award is presented for outstanding philanthropic endeavor. The award was presented to William D. Zabel, Chairman of Human Rights First, by its President, Michael Posner.