GORDON PINSENT AWARD of EXCELLENCE

Our dedication to excellence on stage extends beyond our productions. In 2008 we created The Company Theatre Award of Excellence and presented it to Gordon Pinsent celebrating his dedication to taking risks throughout his career. We welcomed over 150 leaders in the business, entertainment, and arts communities to last year’s event. Co-hosts Seamus O’Reagan (Host, Canada AM) and Alan Hawco (Co-Artistic Director, The Company Theatre) led the celebration of Mr. Pinsent’s accomplishments, in grand style, at the Windsor Arms Hotel. Now, a year later, the award lives on in his name.

We are proud to announce this year’s recipient of the Gordon Pinsent Award of Excellence is Eric Peterson.

Mr. Eric Peterson’s illustrious career has seen him across Canada and the U.S. We were fortunate to have him play the patriarch Helge Klingfeldt in our recent production of Festen. On stage he has played leading roles for every major Canadian theatre company and has appeared in over 50 television and film productions but is mostly recognized for his work on Street Legal and Corner Gas. He’s a multi-Gemini and Dora Award winner. Most recently Eric was seen on stage reprising his role as Billy Bishop in Soulpepper’s recent production of Billy Bishop Goes to War.

THE COMPANY THEATRE PRESENTS THE GORDON PINSENT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
An Inspired Evening Honouring the Legendary Eric Peterson
Thursday October 8, 2009
7-10 pm Cocktail Reception
The Courtyard, The Windsor Arms

Hosted by: Seamus O’Regan & Allan Hawco
Co-chairs: Leah Pinsent & Seamus O’Regan

Tickets: $250
Payable by Mastercard, VISA, Cash, or Cheque
Contact: Matt White at 416-642-5471
Email: matt@companytheatre.ca

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