GALA
GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
V I R T U A L Thursday, April 29, 2021
GALA
GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
V I R T U A L
Honoring the 2021 Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award Recipients
The Honorable Thomas H. Kean Thomas F. Kelso, Esq. James N. Heston
Thursday, April 29, 2021
MISSION STATEMENT George Street Playhouse
The mission of George Street Playhouse is to enrich people’s lives by producing world-class theatre. To accomplish our mission, we seek: • to produce the highest quality of intellectually and emotionally challenging new works, re-imagined classics, and educational programs that speak with relevance to society; • to serve as a vital cultural institution in New Jersey and a creative force nationally; • to positively shape and be shaped by the diverse character of our community; and • to create a nurturing home for the highest level of professional in the arts.
Annual Gala Benefit Committee Committee Chair Penelope Lattimer, Ph.D.
Gala Committee Joan Campbell Paula Gentempo Janice Haggerty James N. Heston Sharon Karmazin Adele T. Macula, Ed.D. C. Sharon Parker Jocelyn Schwartzman Nonny Stahlin Janice Stolar Lora Tremayne
Board of Trustees Chairperson James N. Heston President Penelope Lattimer, Ph.D.
Vice President Mark McMahon
Treasurer Ronald Bleich
Secretary Sharon Karmazin
Trustees Wanda J. Blanchett, Ph.D. Lucy Hughes Phillip J. Kirstein Adele T. Macula, Ed.D. C. Sharon Parker Norman Politziner
Kelly Ryman David Saint Jocelyn Schwartzman Nonny Stahlin Janice Stolar Lora Tremayne
Trustees Emeritus Al D’Augusta Cody P. Eckert Kenneth M. Fisher Peter Goldberg
William Hagaman Clarence E. Lockett Anthony L. Marchetta Alan W. Voorhees
George Wolansky
Honorary Board of Trustees James Cahill
Thomas H. Kean
Eric Krebs
Honorary Memoriam Maurice Aaron* Dr. Edward Bloustein* Robert L. Bramson** Dora Center** Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.* Milton Goldman*
John Hila Betty Wold Johnson* Arthur Laurents* Richard Sellars* Barbara Voorhees** Edward K. Zuckerman*
Adelaide M. Zagoren ** – Denotes Trustee Emeritus
* – Denotes Honorary Trustee
THOMAS H. KEAN Arts Advocacy Award
George Street Playhouse is pleased to Honor
The Honorable Thomas H. Kean Thomas F. Kelso, Esq.
& James N. Heston with the 2021 Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award The Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award was instituted by the George Street Playhouse Board of Trustees and management in 1989 as an annual tribute to an individual, corporation or foundation whose dedication to the arts enhances the cultural life of our state. The inaugural award was presented to the Honorable Thomas H. Kean, who as both governor and private citizen, has had, and continues to have, a lasting and profound impact in making New Jersey a national model of excellence in the arts.
PAST HONOREES Seward and Cecelia Joyce Johnson, 2019 Penelope L. Lattimer, PhD, 2018 Marlene and Tony Volpe, 2017 Joseph P. Benincasa and the Actors Fund, 2016 Stephen K. Jones, 2015
William R. Hagaman, Jr. , 2010
PNC Bank, 1999
Christopher J. Paladino and George R. Zoffinger, 2009
The Eleanor B. Reiner Foundation, 1998
Ralph W. Voorhees, and in remembrance, Barbara Voorhees, 2008 Robert E. Campbell, 2007
Honorable Mayor James M. Cahill, 2014
Carol Ann Herbert, 2006 Freeholder Director, David B. Crabiel, 2004
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, 2013
John A. Lynch, 2003
William V. Engel, 2012
New Jersey State Bar Foundation, 2002
Betty Wold Johnson, 2011
Sharon Karmazin and The Karma Foundation, 2001 Clarence E. Lockett, 2000
CoreStates Bank, 1997 The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, 1996 The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, 1995 Brother International Corporation, 1994 Merck and Company, 1993 Johnson & Johnson, 1992 The Prudential Foundation, 1991
IN REMEMBRA A NCE Tonight, as we present the 2021 Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Awards we remember with gratitude four past recipients, whom we lost this past year, for their generous support of George Street Playhouse and of our Gala Benefit.
Tony and Marlene Volpe
2017 Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award
Betty Wold Johnson 2011 Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award
Seward Johnson
2019 Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award
Sponsors THANK YOU TO OUR
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Bloomberg Paula and Jack Gentempo Thomas F. Kelso and Leslie Kelso Philip Kirstein and Melinda Raso Kirstein Suzanne and Eric Krebs Penelope E. Lattimer, PhD Adele T. Macula, EdD Mark McMahon and Roberto Moreira
Nan and Joe Benincasa Wanda J. Blanchett, PhD Lois and Ronald Bleich EisnerAmper LLC
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center Northfield Bank Sharon and Jonathan Parker RWJBarnabas Health Jocelyn Schwartzman Somerset Health Foundation Nonny and Paul Stahlin Lewis and Janice Stolar Lora Tremayne
The Erdmann Group Ken and JoAnn Fisher Fox Rothschild LLP LCK Wealth Management Nancy and Duncan MacMillan
The Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation John Hoffman and Nancy Brannegan Norm and Dorothy Politziner Eric Ryan
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Congratulations James N. Heston a long-time colleague and friend and to
The Honorable Thomas H. Kean and Thomas F. Kelso, Esq. With this year of dark theaters, social distancing and despair, those who have sheltered the spark for the arts are more important than ever. Thank you for your contributions.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 HONOREES: THE HONORABLE THOMAS H. KEAN, THOMAS F. KELSO, ESQ. AND JAMES N. HESTON
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Grateful for his commitment and dedication to George Street Playhouse for 12 years and counting.........
Appreciative of his kindness and generosity in sharing his time and talents from the heart Blessed for his friendship to George Street Playhouse and to us
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With Gratitude to all our Honorees Governor A Thomas H. Kean, Thomas K. Kelso, Esq. special congratulations James N Heston to our honorees The Honorable Thomas H. For their enduring, strong support Kean, Thomas F. Kelso, Esq and James N. to the Cultural life of our community and the State. Heston for their continued leadership and love of community
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With Admiration, Friendship and Respect
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C ongratul ations to our Honoree s The Honorable Thomas H. Kean T h o m a s F. K e l s o James N. Heston
We salute your dedicated service and c ommitment to the suc ce ss of George Street Pl ayhouse .
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CONGRATULATIONS! The Honorable Thomas H. Kean Thomas F. Kelso, Esq. James N. Heston 2021 Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award Recipients Your commitment and dedication to George Street Playhouse will always be remembered and appreciated.
Adele T. Macula, Ed.D. Member, GSP Board of Trustees
A special congratulations to our honorees The Honorable Thomas H. Kean, Thomas F. Kelso, Esq and James N. Heston for their continued leadership and love of community With Admiration, Friendship and Respect
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Congratulations Jim Heston Cong ratulations
to the staa of George Street Playhouse on another great season! Thanks for all you have done but more
Yo u r l e a d e r s h i p i n n a v i g a t i n g t h e s e "interesting" times for the George Street Playhouse has been inspiring importantly thanks for being a friend.
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Congratulations James N. Heston; The Honorable Thomas H. Kean; & Thomas F. Kelso, Esq. You all inspire creativity, professionalism and admiration. admi
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Jim Heston 2021 Kean Award Recipient
We thank you for your leadership and your unwavering commitment to George Street Playhouse - in particular, during these years of unprecedented transition. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us, and for all of the hours you have personally invested in George Street Playhouse's success and future. With great appreciation,
The Staff of George Street Playhouse
Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. George Street Playhouse is a constituent of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and a member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance. The theatre operates under an agreement between LORT and Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States, and is a member company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
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