Soho Rep. virtual spring gala features performances by Cynthia Erivo and many others
Who: Amber Tamblyn, Questlove, Uzo Aduba, César Alvarez, Jocelyn Bioh, Cynthia Erivo, Terrance Hayes, Marin Ireland, Hansol Jung, Raja Feather Kelly, Questlove, Roslyn Ruff, Beau Sia, Jackie Sibblies Drury, Heather Alicia Simms, Patricia Smith, TL Thompson, Darren Walker, Emily Wells, Marcus Samuelsson, Andrew Yang, Rick Kinsel
What: Virtual spring gala
Where: Soho Rep. online
When: Monday, May 24, free with RSVP, 7:00
Why: Founded in 1975 by Jerry Engelbach and Marlene Swartz, “Soho Rep. provides radical theater makers with productions of the highest caliber and tailor-made development at key junctures in their artistic practice. We elevate artists as thought leaders and citizens who change the field and society. Artistic autonomy is paramount at Soho Rep. — we encourage an unmediated connection between artists and audiences to create a springboard for transformation and rich civic life beyond the walls of our small theater.” The company, which presents shows at 46 Walker St., will be holding its spring gala on May 24, featuring musical performances and appearances by Uzo Aduba and Cynthia Erivo (performing a scene from Aleshea Harris’s Is God Is), César Alvarez (performing “Mandela” from The Potluck), Jocelyn Bioh, Marin Ireland, Hansol Jung, Raja Feather Kelly, Roslyn Ruff and Heather Alicia Simms (performing a scene from Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Fairview), TL Thompson, and others; the evening will be hosted by Amber Tamblyn, with Questlove leading the afterparty. The event honors the Vilcek Foundation and Rick Kinsel, with presentations from previous Vilcek Prize winners Marcus Samuelsson and Andrew Yang.