2025 BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19,
FRANK MARSHALL FOUNDERS AWARD
DANIELLE PINNOCK TRAILBLAZERS
AWARD
MATT BOMER
ARTISTIC IMPACT AWARD
WRITING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS
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THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR
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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SUPPORTERS
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THANK YOU TO OUR
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Congratulations to tonight’s honorees:
FRANK MARSHALL , DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER
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We proudly support the Geffen Playhouse and congratulate tonight’s honorees,
FRANK MARSHALL,
DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER
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CHERIE & STEVE CROWE
COMMEND AND DANIELLE PINNOCK MATT BOMER FRANK MARSHALL
On behalf of the UCLA family, Chancellor Julio Frenk and Dr. Felicia Knaul for their artistry, vision and captivating storytelling.
We congratulate these esteemed artists on their well-deserved honors from the Geffen Playhouse.
It is an honor to support and be a part of the Geffen community.
We salute the staff, artists, and administration of this world class theater for all of their heart-filled work!
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FRANK MARSHALL, DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER
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2025 BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19,
FRANK MARSHALL FOUNDERS AWARD
DANIELLE PINNOCK TRAILBLAZERS
AWARD
MATT BOMER
ARTISTIC IMPACT AWARD
WRITING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE
STUDENT MATINEES & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS COMMISSIONS, WORLD PREMIERES & NEW PLAYS
THE WRITERS’ ROOM NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT & READINGS
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Congratulations to tonight’s honorees:
FRANK MARSHALL , DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER
THE ADI AND JERRY GREENBERG FOUNDATION
proudly sponsors
UCL A Health operates five hospitals and more than 280 clinics, o ering exceptional health care, close to home.
Scan to find exceptional care.
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GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE & TARELL ALVIN M c CRANEY
I am honored to serve on the Board of the Geffen Playhouse. We applaud everyone at the Geffen Playhouse and especially their superb Education & Community Engagement programs.
Heartfelt congratulations to honorees Frank Marshall on receiving the Founders Award, Danielle Pinnock on receiving the Trailblazers Award, and Matt Bomer on receiving the Artistic Impact Award.
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CHEERS TO THE HONOREES!
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We proudly support the Geffen Playhouse and congratulate tonight’s honorees,
FRANK MARSHALL, DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER
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2025 BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19,
FRANK MARSHALL FOUNDERS AWARD
DANIELLE PINNOCK TRAILBLAZERS
AWARD
MATT BOMER
ARTISTIC IMPACT AWARD
WRITING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE
STUDENT MATINEES & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS COMMISSIONS, WORLD PREMIERES & NEW PLAYS
THE WRITERS’ ROOM NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT & READINGS
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
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Congratulations to tonight’s honorees:
FRANK MARSHALL , DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER
THE ADI AND JERRY GREENBERG FOUNDATION
proudly sponsors
UCL A Health operates five hospitals and more than 280 clinics, o ering exceptional health care, close to home.
Scan to find exceptional care.
We proudly support the Geffen Playhouse and congratulate tonight’s honorees,
FRANK MARSHALL,
DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER
ALAN HERGOTT & CURT SHEPARD
CONGRATULATIONS, DANIELLE PINNOCK!
I honor you. We all honor you. We’re grateful for you. Thank you for being such a force in this world. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.
LOTS
OF LOVE, LENA WAITHE
Steinway & Sons congratulates the Geffen Playhouse and honorees Frank Marshall, Danielle Pinnock, and Matt Bomer for their years of outstanding artistic excellence.
FRANK
MARSHALL, DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER,
We are happy and privileged to support and applaud you for your talents, charitable endeavors, and contributions to the theatre.
Congratulations on being the Geffen’s 2025 Backstage honorees!
JOANNE & KEN WEINMAN
2025 BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19,
FRANK MARSHALL FOUNDERS AWARD
DANIELLE PINNOCK TRAILBLAZERS
AWARD
MATT BOMER
ARTISTIC IMPACT AWARD
WRITING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE
STUDENT MATINEES & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS COMMISSIONS, WORLD PREMIERES & NEW PLAYS
THE WRITERS’ ROOM NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT & READINGS
SCAN QR CODE TO DONATE
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K PERIOD MEDIA IS PROUD TO SUPPORT
GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE & TARELL ALVIN M c CRANEY
I am honored to serve on the Board of the Geffen Playhouse. We applaud everyone at the Geffen Playhouse and especially their superb Education & Community Engagement programs.
Heartfelt congratulations to honorees Frank Marshall on receiving the Founders Award, Danielle Pinnock on receiving the Trailblazers Award, and Matt Bomer on receiving the Artistic Impact Award.
LINDA BERNSTEIN RUBIN & TONY RUBIN
Congratulations, Frank, Danielle, and Matt on receiving your well-deserved honors!
Your contributions to the arts are inspiring.
Best wishes and much appreciation for your distinguished careers.
CINDY & ALAN HORN
Congratulations to tonight’s honorees,
FRANK MARSHALL, DANIELLE PINNOCK & MATT BOMER
CHRIS T. SCHMIDT
We happily support the Geffen Playhouse, congratulate tonight’s honorees, and applaud the work done in our theatrical community.
MARCY GROSS & FAMILY
We warmly congratulate tonight’s honorees and salute their important contributions to the arts .
Frank Marshall
Founders Award
Danielle Pinnock
Trailblazers Award
Matt Bomer
Artistic Impact Award
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