
monte cristo award
In celebration of his 16-year tenure leading the organization, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present Preston Whiteway with the 20th annual Monte Cristo Award in a virtual event on Sunday, October 4 at 8pm. Tickets start at $25.
Performers and special guests to be announced.
"The impact that Preston Whiteway has had on the O'Neill over the last 16 years is immeasurable. He leaves behind a strong organization both artistically and financially. The American theater is stronger as a result of his dedication, creativity, and fortitude. We are proud to have launched his career and it is with sincere admiration for his many achievements that we celebrate him with the 20th annual Monte Cristo Award this spring."
- Tom Viertel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
"I have only known one job in my life - the O'Neill - and it is with incredible mixed emotions that I announce my departure. The O'Neill truly launched me and my career, as it has launched and supported so many artists, and a piece of my heart will always be in Waterford. As one of the most special places in the American theater, I am so lucky to serve here with the staff, artists, students, and trustees: the people at the O’Neill make it special, and I thank each of them. In particular, partnering with our Chairman, Tom Viertel, over the past 16 years to revitalize and lead the O'Neill has been a joy of my life. And to be recognized with our Monte Cristo Award puts me beyond words, and humbles me completely. There are many more months ahead, and I look forward to a spectacular spring and summer of programming. Finally, I want to thank Jane Rosenthal and Berry Welsh at Tribeca, for their enthusiastic welcome as I transition to a new and exciting chapter.”
- Preston Whiteway, CEO/Producer
about the honoree
about the monte cristo award
Past recipients of the Award include actors Judith Light, Meryl Streep, Michael Douglas, Nathan Lane, Christopher Plummer, James Earl Jones, Jason Robards, Jr., Zoe Caldwell, Brian Dennehy, & Karl Malden; playwrights John Logan, August Wilson, Wendy Wasserstein, Edward Albee, & Neil Simon; directors Harold Prince & George C. Wolfe; and Lin-Manuel Miranda & Arthur & Barbara Gelb.
tickets & party packs
TICKET TYPES
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Virtual Ticket $25 - Admission for one (1) to the 2020 Monte Cristo Award virtual event.
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Give One $25 - Match your personal ticket purchase with the purchase of a ticket that will go to O'Neill artists, students, and alum.
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Virtual Ticket + Post-Show Ad $75 - Get your ticket for the show and receive a custom ad to play during the thank you scroll post-show. Leave a special message for our honoree, promote your business by taking advantage of our logo option, or both!
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Virtual Ticket + Pre-Show Ad $125 - Get your ticket for the show and receive a custom ad to play during the thank you scroll post-show. Leave a special message for our honoree, promote your business by taking advantage of our logo option, or both!
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A mixed four-pack of their Great American Beer Fest lineup (Dogs & Boats, Dogs vs. Shinobi, 8 Days a Week, and Connecticut Casual) -
Two Beer'd Koolize -
Beer'd Tote
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Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast over Herbaceous Quinoa -
Grilled Vegetable Stack -
Arugula Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries, Crumbled Feta and Maple Vinaigrette -
Apple Crisp Tart
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Stuffed Red Pepper with Quinoa, Spinach and Artichokes -
Butter Bean Salad with Roasted Garlic Oil, Celery and Fresh Parsley -
Arugula Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries, Crumbled Feta and Maple Vinaigrette -
Apple Crisp Tart
VICE-CHAIRS
Jason D. Crosby
Tom Viertel & Pat Daily
Steven & Debra Daren
Lynn Fusco
Martha Goode
Alva G. Greenberg
Carolyn Greenspan & Marshall Ruben
Ruth & Stephen Hendel
Peggy Koenig
James L. Nederlander
Thomas Schumacher
Sally Speer
George & Betsy White
Len & Robyn Wolman
ARTIST COMMITTEE
Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Hunter Bell
Jeff Bowen
Colman Domingo
Michael Douglas
Tom Kitt
Mike Lew
Judith Light
John Logan
Robert Lopez
Forrest McClendon
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Rita Pietropinto-Kitt
Besty Wolfe
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Jason Crosby
Pat Daily & Tom Viertel
Steve Daren
Jenifer Emley
Lynn Fusco
Martha Goode
Alva Greenberg
Carolyn Greenspan & Marshall Ruben
Steve Hendel
Ruth Hendel
The Hispanic Federation
Jeffrey Kazin& Christopher Pennington
Peggy Koenig
David Lewis & Frank Ribas
Dorita & Ted Lieberman
The Miranda Family
James Nederlander
Ellen Quinn
Thomas Schumacher
Sally Speer
George & Betsy White
Robyn Wolman