The Will Award
Triumpth of the will
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
The Shakespeare Theater
hosted its 18th Annual
Will Awards at the
National Building
Museum on May 16
honoring Jeremy
Irons for his roles as
Richard II and Antonio in
The Merchant of Venice. Irons
is a Tony Award-winner and has
delivered critically-acclaimed
performances in dozens
of fi lms and television
roles. “Good drama
has a wonderfully
transforming eff ect,”
Irons said.
IN LOVE
WITH SHAKESPEARE
Showing their love of the Bard,
guests included event chairs
Senator Paul Sarbanes and
Representative Tom Davis, as
well as actors Harry Hamlin
and Dixie Carter. George
Stephanopolous and wife,
Ali Wentworth attended as
well as did Shakespeare
Theater supporters Chris
and Kathleen Matthews.
PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON |