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Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage

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Scroll down for photos from the opening night celebration for THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST at Arena Stage in Washington, DC!

The evening included a cocktail reception, seated dinner, opening night performance of THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST and post-show dessert reception. The dinner featured the presentation of the American Artist Award to iconic stage and screen actress Kathleen Turner and the presentation of the American Voice Award to Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-Ohio).

THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST showcases the talents of playwright and performer Daniel Beaty and is directed by Moisés Kaufman. Produced by Tectonic Theater Project, the music-infused new play runs through February 16 at Arena Stage.

The creative team for The Tallest Tree in the Forest includes Music Director Kenny J. Seymour, Set Designer Derek McLane, Costume Designer Clint Ramos, Lighting Designer David Lander, Sound Designer Lindsay Jones, Projection Designer John Narun and Stage Manager Craig Campbell.

For tickets and more information, visit arenastage.org.

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Kathleen Turner and Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Arena Stage Board Chair Beth Newburger Schwartz, Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Kathleen Turner

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Kathleen Turner, Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith, Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge and Arena Stage Executive Producer Edgar Dobie

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Tectonic Theater Project's Ted Trimpa, Director Moises Kaufman and Music Director Kenny J. Seymour

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Congressman Jim Moran, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge and Arena Stage Executive Producer Edgar Dobie

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Arena Stage Board Chair Beth Newburger Schwartz and Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge and Arena Stage Executive Producer Edgar Dobie

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith addresses guests

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Kathleen Turner accepts the American Artist Award

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge accepts the American Voice Award

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Director Moises Kaufman and playwright & performer Daniel Beaty

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Tectonic Theater Project Executive Director Erika S. Floreska, playwright & performer Daniel Beaty, Tectonic Theater Project Associate Director Tiffany Redmon and Music Director Kenny J. Seymour

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Musician Aron Rider, Nehal Joshi and musician Rita Eggert

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Rayanne Gonzales, Nicholas Rodriguez and Monalisa Arias

Photo Flash: Daniel Beaty, Kathleen Turner and More at THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Opening at Arena Stage Image
Projection designer John Narun (center) and Assistant Sound Designer Anthony Mattana (far right) with a guest


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