Hermitage Artist Retreat awards Greenfield Prize

The Greenfield Prize Dinner was hosted April 8 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:55 p.m. April 8, 2018
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The Heritage Artist Retreat presented the Greenfield Prize to playwright Martyna Majok on April 8. 

The prize of $30,000 is awarded to the winner as a commission for future works. Majok has the next two years to complete her new work. 

The Greenfield Prize Dinner started with a short social hour in the Michael's On East ballroom, followed by dinner. After dinner, guests were able to see selected scenes from Majok's works, "Ironbound" and "Cost of Living." Then, the award was presented to Majok.

 

Jaime Castaneda, Award Winner Martyna Majok and Josiah Bania
Jaime Castaneda, Award Winner Martyna Majok and Josiah Bania
Bill and Joni Greenfield
Bill and Joni Greenfield
Jeff and Chairwoman Nikki Sedacca
Jeff and Chairwoman Nikki Sedacca
Executive Director Bruce Rodgers and Board President Debbi Benedict
Executive Director Bruce Rodgers and Board President Debbi Benedict
Executive Director Bruce Rodgers and Award Winner Martyna Majok
Executive Director Bruce Rodgers and Award Winner Martyna Majok
Howard Millman and Carolyn Michel
Howard Millman and Carolyn Michel
Gerri Aaron and Carol White Bold
Gerri Aaron and Carol White Bold
Tricia Mire and Roxie Jerde
Tricia Mire and Roxie Jerde
Buddy Thompson entertained guests with music during social hour.
Buddy Thompson entertained guests with music during social hour.
Ron and Pat Pantello with Beth Hymel and Bill Epstein
Ron and Pat Pantello with Beth Hymel and Bill Epstein
Ida Zito and Margaret Wise
Ida Zito and Margaret Wise
Craig Badinger, Creg Sclavi and Casey Wortmann
Craig Badinger, Creg Sclavi and Casey Wortmann
Hermione Gilpin, Robin Radin and Georgia Court
Hermione Gilpin, Robin Radin and Georgia Court
The prize was awarded to playwright Martyna Majok.
The prize was awarded to playwright Martyna Majok.
Bavel Kapic and Nancy Roucher
Bavel Kapic and Nancy Roucher
The tables were decorated with Greenfield Prize lookalike decor.
The tables were decorated with Greenfield Prize lookalike decor.
Carole Crosby and Larry Wickless
Carole Crosby and Larry Wickless
Alyssia Lazin, Craig Badinger and Elizabeth Siegried
Alyssia Lazin, Craig Badinger and Elizabeth Siegried

 

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