Dramatists Guild of America

Two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage is 2023 CCNY Langston Hughes Medalist

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

She was awarded a historic second Pulitzer for drama in 2017 for her play "Sweat," and remains the only woman to have won two Pulitzers in the drama category.

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  • She was awarded a historic second Pulitzer for drama in 2017 for her play "Sweat," and remains the only woman to have won two Pulitzers in the drama category.
  • "Sweat" will have a three-day run at City College, Nov. 10-12, inAaron Davis Hall's Theatre B, located at West 135th St. and Convent Ave.
  • It will be produced by the CCNY Division of Humanities and Arts' Theater Department.
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    SOURCE City College of New York, Office of Institutional Advancement and Communications

Jocelyn Bioh Named Milton Hershey School's 2022 Alumna of the Year

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Monday, August 15, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milton Hershey School has named Jocelyn Bioh '01 as the 2022 Alumna of the Year in recognition for her accomplishments in the visual and performing arts.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milton Hershey School has named Jocelyn Bioh '01 as the 2022 Alumna of the Year in recognition for her accomplishments in the visual and performing arts.
  • "It is with great pride that I introduce Jocelyn Bioh as Milton Hershey School's 2022 Alumna of the Year," said MHS President Pete Gurt '85.
  • Bioh enrolled at MHS in August 1995 when she was 12 years old.
  • As she reflected on being named 2022 Alumna of the Year, Bioh said, "I truly do not feel worthy of this incredible recognition, but I am humbled and honored to accept this.

Cast & Crew Further Strengthens Board, Adds Producer And Hollywood Trailblazer Stephanie Allain As A Director

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

"We are pleased to welcome Stephanie to our Board of Directors," said Mason Slaine, Cast & Crew's Chairman.

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  • "We are pleased to welcome Stephanie to our Board of Directors," said Mason Slaine, Cast & Crew's Chairman.
  • Her television producer credits include Dear White People and the 2020 Academy Awards for which she was Emmy nominated.
  • She has received numerous awards, both for her productions as well as her role in leading progressive change in the industry.
  • "Cast & Crew has an impressive and long-term track record for serving its customers and providing a supportive workplace for its employees.