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 Gena Rowland and Robert Forrest at the “Legends of Academy” Class of 2007 at the Hudson Theatre

 

Members of the Academy including the Board of Trustees of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts – Roger Croucher, President and CEO, Sam Gores, Gala Chairman and Samuel Davis celebrated Legend of the Academy Class of 2007, a Gala evening of memorable stars and the remarkable achievement of three remarkable fascinating and distinguished alumni of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts:  Charles Durning, Gena Rowlands and Anne Bancroft.  The event was held at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan on March 26, 2007.

 

Charles Durning and Sam Gores at the “Legends of Academy” Class of 2007 at the Hudson Theatre

 

Other celebrities that attended were Claudia Ferris, Amanda Farrow, Julia White, Katherine Oliver, Mark Price and Penny Fuller
Roger Croucher became President of the America Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2000. Through his never ending  efforts as a highly distinguished global educator (16 years as Principal of LAMDA, four years at Boston University), professional actor (Old Vic, Royal Shakespeare, Masterpiece Theatre) and respected stage director, The Academy connections have been developed with theatre artists, professional theatres and educators worldwide. The growth of their international student body has been outstanding offering students a broad diverse environment for learning the craft of acting.

The Academy offers the serious aspiring actor stages of personal growth in his career in the arts.   Students at the Academy are evaluated through scene work, onstage acting, and through performance projects.  The Academy also offers the knowledge of performance opportunities with agents, industry professionals and casting directors.  The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is a vibrant community of practicing professionals and hardworking motivational students coming together in a supportive and challenging environment. Darlings, for all you wonderful actors that are serious about your craft I strongly recommend you visit their informative website at www.aada.org.

 

Until my next celebrity event darlings,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

 

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