Jesse Cline and
Patrick Ward, the Artistic Director and Executive Director of The Media
Theatre, received a special acknowledgement during Veteran’s Night for the
current production of “Sunset Boulevard”.
The Outstanding Partnership Award was
presented to them by Ed Buffman of The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, honoring
their 12 years of working together with Veteran’s Night presentations at the
theatre during which veterans receive a special reception and are recognized
for their great service to the country.
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| Pictured: Media Theatre Artistic Director Jesse Cline and Executive Director Patrick Ward receive a special honor from the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum from Museum Co-Chair Ed Buffman |
In accepting the
special plaque which will be placed in the theatre’s lobby, Patrick Ward said, “Actually
it is we who feel honored to have a partnership with the veterans. Your
presence here is a special thing which we look forward to.”
At each Veteran’s
Night one combat veteran is placed in the spotlight for his or her service
prior to the evening’s musical production. The tradition has been taking place
for the past 12 years several times per year during The Media Theatre’s
Broadway Series.
“During our production of “South Pacific” in
2001 it was Patrick and I who had an idea for a special museum in our Crystal
Room upstairs which would salute the veterans,” Cline said. “That was the
beginning of what is now the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum down the street here
in Media. In working with Mayor Bob McMahon, Ed Buffman, and Bud Hendrick we
were able to accomplish something special.”
Ed Buffman, in
presenting the plaque, said “The veterans must remember that Jesse Cline and
Patrick Ward never forgot us. They always remember the veterans.”
The next Veterans
Night at The Media Theatre will take place during the run of the comedy musical
“The Addams Family”. Veterans and their families are given a special price for
a reception and show on a Saturday night when one of the service men or women
will be recognized for their service to the country.
“Sunset Boulevard”,
the current musical, plays through May 18. For tickets or information call
610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org
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