World Alive! Celebration 2023

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

BID ON OUR AUCTION OR DONATE

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