Since 1996, S.T.A.G.E. has recognized performers, philanthropists, businesses, organizations and individuals for their dedicated work in the fight against AIDS with the "S.T.A.G.E. Producers Award." Stephen Sondheim was the first recipient, and last year S.T.A.G.E. honored award-winning actress Doris Roberts and community activist Brenda R. Freiberg. This year, the 2009 S.T.A.G.E. Producers Award will be presented to Michael Kearns. An actor, writer, producer, director, teacher and one of the four co-founders of S.T.A.G.E., Kearns is being honored for his long-standing commitment to worldwide battle against HIV/AIDS.
S.T.A.G.E. has raised millions of dollars for HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the Southern California over the last 25 years. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from THE BROTHERS GERSHWIN-GEORGE & IRA will go to AIDS Project Los Angeles. One of largest non-profit AIDS service organizations in the United States, APLA provides bilingual direct support services, prevention education and leadership on HIV/AIDS-related policy and legislation. Founded by four friends in 1982, APLA is a community-based, volunteer-supported organization with local, national and global reach.
Performances of THE BROTHERS GERSHWIN-GEORGE & IRA are set for Saturday, March 21 at 8PM and Sunday, March 22 at 3PM at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills, located at 8440 Wilshire Blvd.
For ticket or sponsorship information, call 866-679-0958 or visit www.stagela.com.
