PHOTO FLASH: Annette Bening, Michael Douglas, Dan Lauria, Judith Light, Liza Minnelli, Elaine Stritch at Stella by Starlight Gala

Liza Minnelli received the Marlon Brando Award and Annette Bening received the Stella Adler Award at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting’s sixth annual Stella by Starlight gala benefit on May 2 at the home of songwriter and philanthropist, Denise Rich.

Among the celebrities in attendance were Michael Douglas, Dan Lauria, Judith Light, and Elaine Stritch.

The event also featured the presentation of the Stella Adler Corporate Award to Muriel Siebert, CEO of Siebert Brandford Shank and Co., and Donald Katz, founder and CEO of Audible.

All funds raised from the evening will be used to support the studio’s programs including Outreach Division Program, which provides free actor training to low-income, inner-city youth.