Arthur French to receive 2015 Paul Robeson Citation Award

10/7/2015 3:45pm


 

Actor Arthur French has been named to receive the 2015 Paul Robeson Citation Award presented by the Actors Equity Foundation. 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. Mr French has been a working actor for more than 50 years, from his early work with the Negro Ensemble Company to his most recent appearance on Broadway in The Trip to Bountiful (2013). The award will be presented at 2:OO PM on Fri Oct 16 at the Eastern Regional Membership Meeting of Actors’ Equity Association (165 West 46th St). Press contact: Helaine Feldman/Dick Moore and Associates (212/719-9570)...