Soho Rep's 2023 gala to honor Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

4/19/2023 5:10pm


For its 2023 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, in a performance-packed evening directed by Raja Feather Kelly. The organization celebrates Jacobs-Jenkins’ extraordinary impact within the organization and in the entire theater community—as an artist, teacher, and advocate for fellow playwrights. The event will take place on May 1 at 6:00 PM at City Winery (25 11th Avenue). Soho Rep’s 2023 Spring Fête includes dinner and performances from writer/performer Carmelita Tropicana and  Gabby Beans. A number of original cast members from "An Octoroon" will perform music from the production, composed by César Alvarez including Jocelyn Bioh, Amber Gray, Ben Horner, Austin Smith, Zoë Winters, Mary Wiseman & Danny Wolohan. Musician Lester St Louis will also participate.  The Spring Fête creative team also includes Cheo Bourne (Assistant Director), Deb O (Scenic Designer), Riva Fairhall (Lighting Designer), and Amanda Spooner (Stage Manager). Press contact: Blake Ziddell & Associates (718/643-9052)...