Baayork Lee to receive Paul Robeson Citation Award
10/8/2014 4:26pm
Asian American actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, director and author Baayork Lee has received the 2014 Paul Robeson Citation Award presented by the Actors’ Equity Foundation. The award will be presented at the Eastern Regional Membership Meeting of Actors’ Equity on Fri Oct 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Council Room on the 14th Floor of the Equity Building (165 W 46th St). Created in 1971, the award honors individuals or organizations that best exemplify and practice the principles to which Mr. Robeson devoted his life: dedication to the universal brotherhood of all humankind, commitment to the freedom of conscience and of expression, belief in the artist’s responsibility to society, respect for the dignity of the individual and concern for and service to all humans of any race or nationality. Throughout her career, Baayork Lee has been committed to promoting a diverse society on American stages and dedicated to fostering opportunities for Asian American performers to play roles for which they might otherwise not be considered. Press contact: Helaine Feldman/Dick Moore & Associates (212/719-9570)...