2023 Backstage at the Geffen Digital Tribute

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BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN

SATURDAY‚ MAY 20‚ 2023

DEBBIE ALLEN

DISTINCTION IN THEATER AWARD

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

BERLANTI

DISTINCTION IN SERVICE AWARD

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N
GREG

THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR

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THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR

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THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR

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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SUPPORTER

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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SUPPORTER

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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SUPPORTER

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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SUPPORTER

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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SUPPORTER

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YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE

STUDENT MATINEES & HIGH SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAMS

VETERANS WRITING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS

THE WRITERS’ ROOM

NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT

UCLA Health is a proud supporter of the Geffen Playhouse.

With more than 250 primary and specialty care clinics in Southern California, UCLA Health offers world-class health care close to home.

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DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI

THE ADI & JERRY GREENBERG FOUNDATION

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees:
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CHEERS TO THE HONOREES!

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B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI,

We are happy and privileged to support and applaud you both for your talents, charitable endeavors, and contributions to the theatre.

Congratulations on being the Geffen’s 2023 Backstage honorees!

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Congratulate Debbie Allen and Greg Berlanti, who so richly deserve these honors!

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Join in supporting and celebrating the Geffen Playhouse’s year-round Education & Community Engagement programs.

UCLA Health is a proud supporter of the Geffen Playhouse.

With more than 250 primary and specialty care clinics in Southern California, UCLA Health offers world-class health care close to home.

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Congratulations to the honorees Debbie Allen and Greg Berlanti and thank you for all you do on behalf of the Geffen Playhouse.

EVA AARONSON

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

We are so proud to be part of the Geffen Family, and we applaud the leadership of Gil Cates!

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees, Debbie Allen & Greg Berlanti!

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B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

On behalf of the UCLA family, Chancellor Gene Block and Mrs. Carol Block COMMEND

DEBBIE ALLEN AND GREG BERLANTI

on receiving the 2023 Geffen Playhouse honors.

We congratulate the recipients for their extraordinary bravery, exceptional creativity, unwavering compassion and history-making contributions.

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in Theater Award Theater Award

B A C K S T A G E B A C K S T A G E A T T H E G E F F E N A T T H E G E F F E N
Debbie Allen Greg Berlanti Distinction

Congratulations, Debbie and Greg on receiving your well-deserved honors!

Your contributions to the arts are inspiring.

Best wishes and much appreciation for your distinguished careers.

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“We appreciate all you do for the world”

Congratulates

DEBBIE ALLEN

on receiving the Distinction in Theater Award

BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN

SATURDAY‚ MAY 20‚ 2023

DEBBIE ALLEN

DISTINCTION IN THEATER AWARD

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

BERLANTI

DISTINCTION IN SERVICE AWARD

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N
GREG

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COMMISSIONS, WORLD PREMIERES & NEW PLAYS

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE

STUDENT MATINEES & HIGH SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAMS

VETERANS WRITING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS

THE WRITERS’ ROOM

NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT

UCLA Health is a proud supporter of the Geffen Playhouse.

With more than 250 primary and specialty care clinics in Southern California, UCLA Health offers world-class health care close to home.

Scan to learn more.

DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI

THE ADI & JERRY GREENBERG FOUNDATION

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees:
DEBBIE ALLEN Congratulations, Distinction in Theater Award From your friends at City National Bank® City National Bank Member FDIC. City National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. ©2023 City National Bank. All Rights Reserved. 1034951.02

DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI

Congratulations on your remarkable achievements, we are so proud to honor you this evening.

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

Emerson College congratulates

DEBBIE ALLEN

on receiving the Backstage at the Geffen Distinction In Theater Award!

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

Congratulations to my friends, and tonight’s honorees,

DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI

DAN CLIVNER

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

Congratulates GREG BERLANTI on receiving the Distinction in Service Award

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We could not be more honored to be honoring Greg Berlanti and Debbie Allen tonight. Blessings to you both and to the Geffen that has made this event possible.

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UCLA Health is a proud supporter of the Geffen Playhouse.

With more than 250 primary and specialty care clinics in Southern California, UCLA Health offers world-class health care close to home.

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CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE ALLEN

Distinction in Theater Award

GREG BERLANTI

Distinction in Service Award

Willette & Manny Klausner

I am honored to serve on the Board of the Geffen Playhouse. We applaud everyone at the Geffen Playhouse and especially their superb Education & Community Engagement programs. Heartfelt congratulations to honorees

Debbie Allen on receiving the Distinction in Theater Award and Greg Berlanti on receiving the Distinction in Service Award.

TONY RUBIN & LINDA BERNSTEIN RUBIN

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

Thank you to the Geffen Playhouse for the Thank you to the Geffen Playhouse for the amazing work you do to make theater amazing work you do to make theater accessible for all and for providing a space to accessible for all and for providing a space to tell historically underrepresented stories. tell historically underrepresented stories.

Congratulations to Debbie Allen on her well- Congratulations to Debbie Allen on her welldeserved Distinction in Theater award! deserved Distinction in Theater award!

Greg Berlanti and the Berlanti Family Foundation

Greg Berlanti and the Berlanti Family Foundation

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It is an honor to support and be a part of the Geffen community. We salute the staff, artists, and administration of this world class theater for all of their heart-filled work!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DEBBIE & GREG!

Your incredible contributions to the arts enriches our community!

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There are so many people here tonight and everywhere who love you, Debbie... I’m one of them.

Big congratulations and hugs all around!

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UCLA Health is a proud supporter of the Geffen Playhouse.

With more than 250 primary and specialty care clinics in Southern California, UCLA Health offers world-class health care close to home.

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DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI

THE ADI & JERRY GREENBERG FOUNDATION

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees:
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to DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI!

Your talent, hard work, and dedication have made a lasting impact, and we are so honored to celebrate you.

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DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

We are proud to support the Geffen Playhouse. Special thanks to all those who helped make the productions of the 2022/2023 Season possible.

Congratulations to the honorees,

DEBBIE ALLEN & GREG BERLANTI

NOBLE & JACQUELYNN HANSEN

B A C K S T A G E AT TH E G E F F E N

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