PRLog (Press Release) -
Aug 12, 2009 -
(Hollywood, CA) – The 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards is celebrating the organization’
s 100th Year Anniversary and will be held on August 31, 2009 7 P.M. (PT) at the Director’s Guild of America (DGA) Theatre. The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood branch announced the full slate of honorees including Audra McDonald (Tony Award-Winner/
Grammy Award-Winner)
for Trailblazer Award, Tichina Arnold (CW’s “Everybody Hates Chris”) for the Spirit Award, Ruben Santiago-Hudson(
ABC’s “Castle”) for Lifetime Achievement, and Sheldon Epps (Director of UPN’s “Girlfriends”)
for the Community Service Award.
The NAACP Theatre Awards will be hosted by NAACP Award-Winner Loretta Devine (Broadway’s “Dreamgirls”)
and Terry Crews (Warner Bros’ “Terminator Salvation”). This year’s highlighted celebrity list includes Tristan Wilds (CW’s “90210”), Al B. Sure (R&B Singer), Monique Coleman(Disney’
s “High School Musical”), Niecy Nash (FOX’s “Reno 911”), Kelly Price (R&B Singer), Laila Ali (Professional Boxer), Damon Wayans Jr.(Comedian)
, Eric Benet (R&B Singer), Wendy Raquel Robinson (CW’s “The Game”), Lauren Velez (Showtime’s “Dexter”), Tamala Jones(DreamWork’
s “Head Of State”), Darius McCrary (ABC’s “Family Matters”), LisaRaye McCoy (UPN’s All of Us), Judge Mablean Ephraim(FOX’
s “Divorce Court”), Keith David(Lions Gate Films’ “Crash”), Laz Alonso (Universal Pictures’ “Fast & Furious”), Henry Simmons (CBS’ “Shark”), Hill Harper (CBS’ “CSI:NY”), Hosea Chanchez (CW's “The Game"), Brian White (Universal Pictures' "Fighting" and "Stomp The Yard"), James Avery (NBC’s "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"), Harold Perrineau(Warner Bros’ “The Matrix Reloaded”), Elise Neal (UPN's "All of Us") and many more.
The 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards tickets can be purchased at the NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood office at 1680 N. Vine Street, Hollywood CA 90028 or via phone at (323) 464-7616 for Platinum ($250), Gold ($150), and Bronze ($75) tickets. This year’s award show is executive produced by Tia Boyd under the leadership of Ron Hasson, President of the NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch and Willis Edwards, 1st Vice-President. The 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards will be sponsored by 8th District Councilmember Bernard C. Parks, Rent-A-Center, Verizon, FOX, Honda, Diageo, Ricoh and HINT Water.
In addition to the awards, the 2nd Annual NAACP Theatre Festival is August 29-30, 2009 at the NEW LATC at 514 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013. Several distinguish individuals are planned to speak at this year’s festival including: Hattie Winston (CBS’ “Becker”), Wren T. Brown (Founder, Ebony Repertory Theatre), Michele Shay (Tony Award-Nominated Actress), Jose Luis Valenzuela (Artistic Director of Latino Repertory Theatre), Ben Guillory (Director, Co-Founder Robey Theatre), Iona Morris (Genesis’ “Spiderman”)
, Richard Gant (SoapNet’s “General Hospital”) and several others. Festival Passes can be purchased at (323) 464-7616 for $15 each day or $25 for a 2-Day Pass.
For ticket purchases or more information, visit www.bhwdnaacptheatreawards.com.
For Media Inquiries Contact:
Laura Wright, publicist, at Avid Exposure on (310) 358-9232 or PR@avidexposure.com
