(1/3) Public Theater Gala and The Merchant of Venice Opening: Oskar Eustis, Bernard Gersten, Rena DeSisto, and Andrew D. Hamingson

Oskar Eustis, Bernard Gersten, Rena DeSisto, and Andrew D. Hamingson at the Public Theater's Annual Gala honoring Bank of America and Bernard Gersten and featuring a performance of The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare in the Park, New York City - June 21, 2010

Tristan Fuge

TAGS: Oskar Eustis, Bernard Gersten, Rena DeSisto, Andrew D Hamingson, The Public Theater, The Merchant Of Venice, Delacorte Theatre

(2/3) Public Theater Gala and The Merchant of Venice Opening: Sam Waterston celebrates with Bernard Gersten

Sam Waterston celebrates with Bernard Gersten at the Public Theater's Annual Gala honoring Bank of America and Bernard Gersten and featuring a performance of The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare in the Park, New York City - June 21, 2010

Tristan Fuge

TAGS: Sam Waterston, Bernard Gersten, The Public Theater, The Merchant Of Venice, Delacorte Theatre

(3/3) Mimi Steinberg Playwright Awards: Lincoln Center Theater's Executive Producer, Bernard Gersten

Bernard Gersten at the Second Annual Mimi Steinberg Playwright Awards held at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, New York City - October 26, 2009

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TAGS: Bernard Gersten, Mimi Steinberg Playwright Awards