Nicholas Rodriguez to Headline Man of the District's 2016 Charity Event
By: BWW News Desk May. 02, 2016
Man of the District is excited to announce the featured performer, judges and contestants that will appear at the May 16 event.
Featured Performer:
Nicholas Rodriguez - Actor and singer. Nick is perhaps best known for the role of Nick Chavez on ABC's "One Life to Live" for which he received the GLAAD Media Award, the 2009 Visibility Award, and, along with his co-stars "Men of the Year."
Recently he starred opposite Kathleen Turner in Mother Courage and Her Children at Arena Stage in Washington, DC where he recently played Freddy in My Fair Lady Fabrizio in Light in the Piazza, and was also seen as Curly in Oklahoma! for which he received a 2011 Helen Hayes Award for "Best Actor in a Musical" and was named "Top 10 Performers of 2010" by Hilton Als of The New Yorker.
Nicholas' Regional Credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Camelot (Lancelot), Les Miserables (Javert), Oklahoma! (Curly), Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), South Pacific (Joe Cable), The King & I as "Lun Tha" with Lou Diamond Phillips, Nefertiti (Akhenaten), Cinderella (Prince Charming), Last 5 Years, Candide with Harrisburg Opera, Love, Valour, Compassion! (Ramon), Master Class (Tony).
He made his Carnegie Hall debut in a one night only concert version of Guys and Dolls starring Nathan Lane, Megan Mullaly and Len Cariou.
On the big screen, Rodriguez was seen in Sex and the City 2. He is also featured on the film's soundtrack. For more, visit www.thenickrod.com.
2016 Man of the District Judges
Wendy Rieger - Three-time Emmy Award-winning Anchor of News4 at 5. A native of Norfolk, Rieger graduated from American University with a degree in broadcast journalism. Her community involvement has spanned many local organizations, including those dedicated to fighting cancer, protecting animals and promoting human rights. Full biography.
Karen Marie Alston - Founder/CEO of Alston Marketing Group and an innovative women's empowerment non-profit called The Spectrum. Alston works with government and non-profits developing marketing campaigns in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Unites States. Full biography.
Anastasia Dellaccio - Director of Marketing and Communications for Sister Cities International. Dellaccio works to build support and awareness around the organization's mission of connecting people and communities around the globe to foster peace and understanding. Full biography.
Kirstin Franko - Director of Media Relations for the Tony Award-winning Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Kirstin is also an independent business entrepreneur and Star Stylist with Stella & Dot, an international fashion and accessories company. Full biography.
The Man of the District Contestants:
Each Man of the District contestant will present a 90--second talent of his choosing, model business wear, and answer an impromptu interview question related to the District. Half of the available points for competition are awarded for fundraising efforts and advance ticket sales.
For a full list of contestants, click here.
Man of the District is a 5-year-old event that has raised more than $70,000 for Children's National with every dollar staying in the District. Funds support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of the center's mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.
Competition will begin at 7 p.m. Each candidate will present a 90-second talent of his choosing, model business wear, and answer an impromptu interview question related to the District. Half of the available points for competition are awarded for fundraising efforts and advance ticket sales.
Haely Jardas, Miss District of Columbia 2016, and Don Michael Mendoza, Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director of La-Ti-Do will serve as masters of ceremonies.
Tickets are now available for $15 via THIS LINK or at the door beginning at 6 p.m. Penn Social is located at 801 E Street Northwest.
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