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That UPPITY
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John Van Voris Award for Community Service |
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That UPPITY Theatre Company was the recipient
of this year's John Van Voris Award for Community Service from Pride St. Louis.
Joan accepted the award on behalf of the company at the St. Louis Pridefest in June. That UPPITY Theatre Company is on a roll! Long live uppity small and mid-sized arts organizations. |
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The following is an excerpted version of the press release that Pride sent to us. Many thanks for all of your support.
PRIDE ST. LOUIS, INC. ANNOUNCES AWARD RECIPIENTS In keeping with its rich history of recognizing community leaders, Pride St. Louis, Inc. is pleased to announce that Tom Walsh will be the recipient of The Felton T. Day Award, Ron Trucks will receive the Chuck Charleston Award, and That UPPITY Theatre Company will be honored with the John Van Voris Award. Meanwhile, the $1,000.00 John Van Voris Scholarship has been given to Rachel Delcau. All honorees will be recognized publicly on Sunday, June 25, from the mainstage at PrideFest 2000 presented by Bud Light. The John Van Voris Award recognizes an organization that has gone above and beyond in serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community. This year's recipient is That UPPITY Theatre Company, headed by Joan Lipkin. For over ten years That UPPITY Theatre Company has pushed the social consciousness of St. Louis with their ground breaking and innovative shows, including "Some of My Best Friends Are...," "Small Domestic Acts," and "He's Having Her Baby." These original productions have gone on to be seen not only all over the American landscape, but have touched audiences in Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia as well. To explain their popularity, one need only listen to That UPPITY Theatre Company founder Joan Lipkin's philosophy: "I am interested in the stories not being told." By returning the artistic voice back to the community, That UPPITY Theatre Company, has invigorated the theatrical landscape in St. Louis, and given back repeatedly through their numerous benefits and special functions. That UPPITY Theatre Company is presenting the DisAbility Project, which has drawn together a diverse group of both disabled and non-disabled participants, ranging in age from 17 to 60. Ms. Lipkin's projects have challenged, entertained, educated, and dazzled the community. Pride St. Louis, Inc. is a tax-exempt educational and charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, dedicated to increasing the awareness of the general public of the presence of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered individuals in the community in an effort to eliminate prejudice and achieve harmony. -30- |
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