Primary Stages Announces 39th Anniversary Gala - November 14 at Sony Hall

10/12/2023 10:45am


Primary Stages (Shane D Hudson, Executive Director; Erin Daley, Interim Artistic Director; Casey Childs, Founder) has announced that the 39th Anniversary Gala will honor actor and playwright Kate Hamill with the 2023 Einhorn Mentorship Award. The evening will also honor theater agent Beth Blickers with the inaugural Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. The event will take place on Tuesday Nov 14 at 6:00 PM at Sony Hall (235 W 46th St). The Einhorn Mentorship Award is awarded each year to someone in the Primary Stages community who has been a true mentor and inspiration to those who work with them. Created in memory of Primary Stages late Artistic Director Andrew Leynse, the Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award will be given each year to a member of the Primary Stages community who has been a dedicated champion of new plays and new playwrights. The Gala is directed by Michelle Bossy and will include cocktails, dinner, musical performances, and a comedy set with Judy Gold. Performers will include Andy Karl, Orfeh, Jennifer Mudge, Javier Muñoz, and more to be announced. For more information, please call 212/840-9705 x214 or visit primarystages.org/gala. Press contact: Matt Ross Public Relations (212/756-1248)...