Stockard Channing, Kenny Leon, and More Join American Theatre Wing Advisory Committee
(© David Gordon)
The American Theatre Wing has announced new appointments to its Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee.
Joining the Board of Trustees — the governing body responsible for oversight of all of the Wing’s activities and its overall well-being — are Dale Cendali (Kirkland & Ellis LLP), Tony-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz (An American in Paris), and Tony-nominated costume designer Emilio Sosa (Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill).
Joining the Advisory Committee are Jess Cagle (editorial director of People and Entertainment Weekly), Tony-winning actress Stockard Channing (It's Only a Play), Jennifer Daly (chief operating officer at Hunter Peak Investments), Lisa Fung (founding editor of Culture Monster), Jim Glaub (creative director of interactive at Serino/Coyne), Tony-winning director Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), casting director Bernie Telsey, and Randi Zuckerberg (former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook). The Advisory Committee provides support and guidance to the Board and staff of the Wing as they implement the organization’s goals and objectives.
"These appointments are a reflection of our commitment to building an unparalleled support team around the American Theatre Wing and its efforts," said William Ivey Long, chairman, Board of Trustees, and Heather Hitchens, president, in a joint statement. "Each of our new board members brings expertise and passion in equal measure, and I know their contributions to our organization will yield incredible dividends for the entire theatrical community."
