S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 3 Revere Hotel and Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
Our Evening
5PM
Cocktails Music by Chloe Swindler
6PM
Dinner and Program WELCOME REMARKS AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT David C. Howse, Executive Director Ronee Penoi, Director of Artistic Programming Jay M. Bernhardt, President, Emerson College
AWARD PRESENTATION Will Power Performer, playwright, lyricist and educator Presenting the Distinguished Artist Award
Edwin Lee Gibson Distinguished Artist Award For his artistic excellence, advocacy and impact
REMARKS David C. Howse and Ronee Penoi
DONORS, PATRONS AND FRIENDS OF ARTSEMERSON Valentine Talland & Nagesh Mahanthappa
CLOSING REMARKS David C. Howse and Ronee Penoi
8PM
The Book of Life Emerson Cutler
Menu
Majestic Theater WINES Proverb Cabernet Sauvignon Proverb Chardonnay
FIRST COURSE Crisp Caesar Salad | Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan-Reggiano, Focaccia Croutons, Caesar Dressing
MAIN COURSE
(pre-selected choices)
10PMMidnight
After Party Revere Hotel
Herb de Provence Crusted Flat Iron Steak | Sweet Potato Fondant and Seasonal Vegetables
Crispy Chicken Milanese, Parmesan Risotto, Garlic Tomatoes, Balsamic Reduction
Cumin Spiked Eggplant | Curry Couscous and Garlic Remy
French rolls and butter
Angelena & The Unit Late night bites and refreshments
DESSERT Crème Brulee | Fresh Berries
Ar tsEmerson Honors
EDWIN LEE GIBSON World Alive 2023 Distinguished Artist Award
Edwin Lee Gibson began his run of 103 professional theatre productions at age 16. He has gone on to receive a 2006 O.B.I.E. Award (Outstanding Performance) and the solo cover of The Village Voice for his portrayal of Oedipus in New York Theatre Workshop’s production of The Seven. His work has been noted in publications from the New York Times to Theatre Journal (Johns Hopkins). In 2017, he was tapped by theatre auteur, Peter Brook (Lord of The Flies, The Mahabharata) to join Brook’s company in residence at Theatre Des Bouffes du Nord in Paris, France. In 2018, he took on the role of comedian-activist, Dick Gregory to sold out houses in the solo play, Turn Me Loose at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. In 2019, Mr. Gibson performed in the ArtsEmerson production, Detroit Red and in 2020 recurred the role of “Happy” in Fargo, Season 4 opposite Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman. In addition to acting, Mr. Gibson’s illustrious career includes his work as a writer and stand-up comic. He currently stars in the Emmy nominated (Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series) FX television show, The Bear, playing the role of Chef Ebraheim. Mr. Gibson is a member of Actor’s Equity, SAG-AFTRA, The Writers’ Guild of America and New York Theatre Workshop’s Usual Suspects.
As Ebraheim in FX’s critically-acclaimed “The Bear.”
In the recurring role of Happy in “Fargo” (Season 4) opposite Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman.
Sponsors
PRODUCERS Barbara and Amos Hostetter Peggy Koenig Lars Charitable Fund Alyce and Patrick Lee | Trinity Financial Raynya and Omar Simmons Valentine Talland and Nagesh Mahanthappa Ted and Mary Wendell Marillyn Zacharis DIRECTORS Pam and Bob Adams The Burt Family ACTORS Teri Groome and Paul Belanger PREMIERE COUPLES Marian Godfrey Christine and David Letts Fred Lowery Tami and David Rich Drs. Robert and Shari Thurer PATRONS Edward DeMore Jeannette Herrmann and Christopher Owens Barry Schaudt DONORS Katherine Gross Hubie Jones Sylvia Simmons Ann Teixeira *SPONSORS AS OF OCTOBER 13, 2023
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SCAN OR VISIT one.bidpal.net/worldalive2023 to make a donation to support ArtsEmerson’s 23/24 season productions and programs, or bid on our auction.
Auction closes October 22 at 11:59 PM.
ARTSEMERSON LEADERSHIP David Howse, Executive Director Ronee Penoi, Director of Artistic Programming