New York City
The annual Jean Cocteau Repertory Spring Benefit features a tribute to Eric Bentley, recipient of the second Jean Cocteau Repertory award for outstanding achievement in classic theater. Uta Hagen serves as honorary chair. Entertainment includes poems and selection of other writings by Mr. Beneley, performed by Miss Hagen, Christine Andreas, Isaiah Sheffer, and members of the Jean Cocteau Repertory, past and present.