Co-Chairs:

Hank Webber & Keith Williamson

Committee Members:

Carlton and Rhonda Carter-Adams, Bob Clark, Loren & Marcia Grossman, Steve Knight, Ed Macias, Richard & Elizabeth Nix, Jr., Deborah Patterson, David & Joyce Price, Emily Pulitzer, John Russell, Denise Thimes, Kevin Short, Dr. Donald Suggs, Cheryl Walker, Mark Wrighton

 Awardees:

The Frankie Muse Freeman Spirit Award

Honoring individuals who exemplify her spirit, courage, commitment to social justice, community service, and appreciation of the arts, will be presented to:

  • Kim Norwood

    Henry H. Oberschelp Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis

  • Dr. Jonathan Smith

    *Posthumous Award - Served as Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement as well as President of The Black Rep’s Board of Directors.

  The Woodie King, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognizing artists who, during their lifetime, have made significant contributions in the arts and have been a major influence in Black Theatre, will be presented to:

  • Starletta DuPois

    A gifted actress

  • Dennis Reagan

    President and CEO of The Muny

  • Ed Smith

    Prolific theatre director and educator

 The President’s Award

will be presented to long-time community supporter:

Keith Williamson

President at Centene Charitable Foundation.