Michael Urie to Host The Acting Company's 2019 Gala
9/18/2019 3:55pm
The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) will honor director and artistic leader Sanford Robbins and business and philanthropic leader Richard C Yancey—individuals whose work aligns with the artistic and educational ideals of the repertory company that produces nationally recognized theater productions and arts education programs—at the Company’s 2019 Fall Gala, on Mon Oct 28. Held at Capitale (130 Bowery), the festive Halloween-themed costume bash will bring together awards, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and cocktails in celebration of theater and its contribution to American society. The evening will be hosted by Michael Urie. Mr Robbins will be presented with the John Houseman Award, which honors individuals who have extended the legacy of The Acting Company founder John Houseman’s profound commitment to the development of American classical actors and cultivation of a new audience for the theater. The Acting Company will honor Mr Yancey with the Joan Warburg Award, bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated admirable dedication to philanthropic and civic causes in the arts and other areas. For tickets and more information, please visit www.theactingcompany.org. Press contact: Matt Ross PR (212/756-1248)...