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New York City, June 4, 2007, Cipriani (110
East 42nd Street). The American Theatre Wing's annual Spring
Gala honored acclaimed actors Carol Channing, James Earl Jones
and Tommy Tune for their innovative and artistic
accomplishments to the theatre. |
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About The American Theatre Wing
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The American Theatre Wing is best known as the creator of the
Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®, which it presents annually
with the League of American Theatres and Producers. The Wing’s
other activities, dedicated to recognizing excellence and
supporting education in theatre, include “Working in the
Theatre,” now in its 28th year of telecasts on CUNY TV in New
York and on other national cable outlets; “Guides to Careers
in the Theatre,” a video series developed for schools and
libraries; a grants and scholarship program to New York City
schools and not-for-profit theatre companies, which has
awarded more than $2.5 million since its inception; the
Theatre Intern Group, a career development program for young
professionals; and SpringboardNYC, a two-week
college-to-career boot camp for young performers moving to
NYC. Visitors to www.americantheatrewing.org can view an
archive of “Working in the Theatre” and the career guides and
listen to “Downstage Center”, all as free, on-demand streaming
audio and podcast. Sondra Gilman is Chairman of the Board of
the American Theatre Wing; Doug Leeds is President of the
Board and Howard Sherman is Executive Director.
For more information please visit:
www.americantheatrewing.org |