DePaul University Announces Merkerson and Amandes as 2011 Honorees

The Theatre School at DePaul University is pleased to announce that S. EPATHA MERKERSON (Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award-winning actress) will join Theatre School alumnus TOM AMANDES (actor/director, EVERWOOD, PARENTHOOD, and Victory Gardens Theater's AT HOME AT THE ZOO) as recipients of the 2011 Awards for Excellence in the Arts on Monday, April 4, at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

The Theatre School is also delighted to announce that ALBERT IVAR GOODMAN, philanthropist, will accept the Leadership Award for Excellence in the Arts. The Theatre School recognizes Mr. Goodman's dedication and contributions to the Chicago theatre community. Hosting the evening's
program will be actor and alumnus Larry Yando.

The Co-Chairs for the 2011 Awards for Excellence in the Arts include Trisha Rooney Alden (President, R4Services), Joseph Antunovich (President, Antunovich Associates), Sondra A. Healy (Chairman, Turtle Wax, Inc.), and Monsignor Kenneth Velo (Senior Executive for Catholic Collaboration, DePaul University).

The ticket price for the benefit is $500 per person, with tables for 10 starting at $5,000. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 7 PM, and the awards presentation at 8 PM. For tickets or more information, call DePaul University's Office of Advancement at (312) 362-8455, or email eventRSVP@depaul.edu. The event benefits The Theatre School's Scholarship Fund, which provides necessary financial assistance to the young artists-in-training at the school. Major supporters of the 23rd Annual Awards for Excellence in the Arts include American Airlines, PNC Bank, Staples, and Geico.

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