Theater J Announces to Honor Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr at Annual Benefit

Theater J announces that its 2016 Annual Benefit will celebrate the arrival of Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr and honor Marion Ein Lewin. An event unlike any other at Theater J, this party to benefit the nation's most distinctive and progressive Jewish theater will provide an exclusive look at Immerwahr's first season as artistic director, which begins in September 2016. During the event, Adam and a team of Theater J's favorite artists will announce the 2016-2017 Season. Scenes from the upcoming season will be performed by actors including, Joshua Adams (The Sisters Rosensweig and The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide...), Kimberly Gilbert (Life Sucks and The Religion Thing), Naomi Jacobson (Life Sucks and The Disputation), Erika Rose (Falling Out of Time and In Darfur), Michael Russotto (Falling Out of Time and The Sisters Rosensweig), and others.

The Annual Benefit will take place on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center in the Tauber Foundation Gymnasium. The evening will include a seated dinner provided by Provisions Catering, as well as dancing and dessert. Tickets are on sale to the general public starting at the $275 level. Table sponsorships are also available. For more information, please visit bit.ly/TheaterJBenefit or contact Alice Magelssen at 202-777-3225 or alice@theater.org. For media inquiries, please contact Lauren Alexander at 202-777-3230 or lauren@theaterj.org.

###

THEATER J INFORMATION:

LOCATION: The Washington DC Jewish Community Center's Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater at 1529 16th Street, NW in Washington, DC, 4 blocks east of Dupont Circle.

PARKING & METRO: Valet parking for the event; Limited parking in the Washington DCJCC lot; additional parking available at Colonial Parking, 1616 P Street, NW; limited street parking. Dupont Circle Station RED line.

TICKETS: Starting at $275. Visit bit.ly/TheaterJBenefit or contact Alice Magelssen at 202-777-3225 or alice@theaterj.org

Theater J, a program of the Washington DCJCC, produces thought-provoking, publicly-engaged, personal, passionate and entertaining plays and musicals that celebrate the distinctive urban voice and social vision that are part of the Jewish cultural legacy. Acclaimed as one of the nation's premiere playwrights theaters, Theater J presents cutting edge contemporary work alongside spirited revivals, and is a nurturing home for the development and production of new work by major writers and emerging artists exploring many of the pressing moral and political issues of our time. Dedicated first to a pursuit of artistic excellence, Theater J takes its dialogues beyond the stage, offering an array of innovative public discussion forums and outreach programs that explore the theatrical, psychological and social elements of our art. We frequently partner with those of other faiths and communities, stressing the importance of exchanging of views among a great variety of people wishing to take part in frank, humane conversations about conflict and culture.

The DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.

To post a comment, you must register and login.