Soho Rep gala to honor Berwin Lee Brown New York / London Playwrights and celebrate Raja Feather Kelly

3/27/2024 4:37pm

Soho Rep’s 2024 Spring Fête will honor Berwin Lee Brown New York / London Playwrights, the foundation that works with partner theaters to award meaningful commissions to writers whose work has not yet been seen on Broadway or the West End. The evening also celebrates Raja Feather Kelly, who was awarded the 2021 Berwin Lee Brown Playwrights Award and was commissioned by Soho Rep.  The gala is directed by singer, actor, and cabaret artist Cheo Bourne and is hosted by Mary Wiseman. The event takes place Mon April 15 at Edison Ballroom (240 W 47th St), and begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 PM, followed by dinner and performances at 7:00 PM. Performers and presenters include Anthony Alfaro; composer, lyricist, playwright, and performance maker César Alvarez; Lileana Blain-Cruz; composer, lyricist, pianist, and organist Jack Coen; playwright and songwriter Mona Pirnot; writer, performer Carmelita Tropicana; and composer, producer, and video artist Emily Wells; Soho Rep Writer/Director Lab Co-Chair Jackie Sibblies Drury and playwright Lucas Hnath. The event is music directed by Alex Bechtel, with lighting design by Barbara Samuels, event design by Deb O, and videography by Laura Snow. Aislinn Curry serves as production manager, Liene Camarena Fogele as Gala Producer & Amanda Spooner is stage manager. Press contact: Blake Zidell/Blake Zidell & Associates (718/643-9052)...