Jeffrey Osborne to Receive 2014 Pell Award

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Curt Columbus, Artistic Director Michael Gennaro, Executive Director 201 Washington Street Providence Rhode Island 02903 www.trinityrep.com 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2014 CONTACT: Myah Shein, Public Relations & Advertising Manager, (401) 521-1100 ext. 226 mshein@trinityrep.com

JEFFREY OSBORNE TO RECEIVE 2014 NEW ENGLAND PELL AWARD TRINITY REP PAYS TRIBUTE TO NUALA PELL 18th annual Pell Awards Celebration to be held on June 9, 2014 PROVIDENCE, RI – Trinity Rep announced today that Jeffrey Osborne will be honored with the 2014 New England Pell Award for Artistic Excellence, acknowledging his artistic achievements and philanthropic work throughout Rhode Island. Osborne will be recognized alongside former Trinity Rep artistic director and Academy-award nominated film, stage and TV actor Richard Jenkins and his wife Director/Choreographer Sharon Jenkins who will be honored with the 2014 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts and nationally known dance educator and choreographer Mary Paula Hunter who will receive the 2014 Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts. The ceremony will include a tribute to Nuala Pell, who recently passed away after serving as honorary co-chair of the awards for many years. The 18th annual Pell Awards will be held on Monday, June 9, 2014 at Trinity Rep with a reception to follow next door at the Providence Public Library.

Richard L. Bready Artistic Director Curt Columbus is proud to award this year's New England Pell Award to Jeffrey Osborne. "As the State Theater of Rhode Island, we’re thrilled to honor an artist who shares our vision of making a difference in the lives of Rhode Islanders across the state.” He emphasizes, “Jeffrey’s numerous accolades speak to his immense talent, which combined with his generous nature and philanthropic endeavors embody the spirit of the Pell Awards.”

This upcoming awards ceremony will also acknowledge the recent passing of Nuala Pell. Mrs. Pell generously served as honorary co-chair of the Pell Awards, which honor her late husband Senator Claiborne Pell. Columbus remarked, “It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Nuala Pell. Her passionate advocacy for the arts and education were astounding to all. To say that she was a lovely and gracious woman is an understatement. Mrs. Pell was a true gem, a stalwart patron of the arts and a staunch supporter of Rhode Island.”

The theater's annual gala event will be co-chaired by Clay Pell and Michelle Kwan alongside Barbara and Larry Schoenfeld. ogether with business, political and social leaders, guests at this creative black tie affair will mix,

mingle, and enjoy delicious food provided by Russell Morin Fine Catering with desserts by Carina & Dolce while they dance to the music of The Michelle Cruz Quartet.

Individual tickets to the full event are $500; a limited number of individual tickets to the ceremony and post-show reception are $250, and corporate sponsorships are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Trinity Rep at (401) 453-9237. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Trinity Rep’s artistic programs.


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