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Top of Page Curators' Note Program Prelude 2024 Schedule Prelude 2024 Team TheaterListingsNYC ASAP15 PRELUDE FESTIVAL 2024 October 16-19 The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, 365 5th Avenue, New York Curator Note Program Prelude 2024 Team PRELUDE 2024 Between the Scenes The 21st annual PRELUDE Festival, curated by Jess Barbagallo and John Hoobyar in alignment with “Not a Luxury,” a collaboration between ASAP-15 and the Park Avenue Armory, will feature works-in-process, critical conversations, and new theater and performance scholarship. As a featured program of the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at the CUNY Graduate Center, PRELUDE presents a unique snapshot of the contemporary New York experimental theater. By merging the critical with the creative, PRELUDE provides a space for artists to share and discover emerging practices in form, craft, and technology. Since 2003, The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has presented the PRELUDE Festival (see past editions) A note from the curators A renaissance, albeit on a dime. With new performance spaces in New York proliferating despite the interminable precarity of arts and culture funding, it can feel more challenging than ever to be in the know on all the performances happening in the city on any given night. The scene, if there ever was one, has splintered into silos within silos, with performance diets increasingly dictated by the algorithm of one’s Instagram feed. Prelude 2024: Between the Scenes looks towards possible connections in this seemingly diffuse landscape by bringing into conversation and programming together artists working in different corners, edges, and centers of said scene. A series of dialogues seed new relationships and activate old ones within this year’s cohort. ‘Group Dates’ present structured conversations and interviews between featured artists. ‘The School of New York: New Leaders and the Artists They Serve in Dialogue,’ moderated by critic Helen Shaw, brings artists and artistic directors together to discuss ideas and solutions for the quandaries currently facing our field. ‘Precarious Luxuries: improvisation, performance, and planning for the unplanned,’ the keynote event of the ASAP/15 conference, presented in alignment with Prelude, addresses the stakes and strategies of improvisational practice, a prominent mode of making among this year’s Prelude cohort. The conversations continue in a launch event for Julia Jarcho’s newly published ‘Throw Yourself Away: Writing and Masochism’ and in artist talks through the program. Prelude 2024: Between the Scenes also seeks to cultivate excitement for those more subtle moments and minor benchmarks in an artist’s life and practice. While some of this year’s artists invite audiences into the very beginning of new collaborations, others come with teasers of works to be presented later this fall, and still others activate their archives to dig deeper into the traces of past performances. Again, the between. Jess Barbagallo & John Hoobyar Prelude 2024 Co-Curators John Hoobyar Jess Barbagallo Program Button HONORING PAULA COURT Prelude 2024 Opening Ceremony 4pm October 16, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall Lobby SEE MORE Button SKELETON ARCHITECTURE Skeleton Architecture 6:30pm October 16, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button DANCERS 4 PALESTINE + THEATER WORKERS FOR A CEASEFIRE Building Cultural Power through Organizing 3pm October 17, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Button LÉOH HAILU-GHERMAY Legally Bald 5:30pm October 17, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button AMANDA HOROWITZ Bad Stars 7pm October 17, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button ASHIL LEE, LÉOH HAILU-GHERMAY, AMANDA HOROWITZ + S T A R R BUSBY Group Date: a conversation 4:30pm October 18, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Button MORIAH EVANS Sharing 7pm October 18, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Button JULIA JARCHO Throw Yourself Away: Writing and Masochism 3pm October 19, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Button LUCIANA ACHUGAR The Pleasure Practice 6pm October 19, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button RIVEN RATANAVANH Ornamentalism 4:30pm October 16, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button SHONNI ENELOW + DAVID LEVINE David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross: WTF 6:30pm October 16, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Button NOELLE GHOUSSAINI A shadow of light: a ritual gathering 4pm October 17, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button LESLIE CUYJET, FRANCESCA D'UVA, MORIAH EVANS + KATIANA GONÇALES RANGEL Group Date: a conversation 6pm October 17, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Button TINA SATTER / HALF STRADDLE PETRA 8pm October 18, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Button MORGAN BASSICHIS, FREEDOME BRADLEY-BALLENTINE, ENVER CHAKARTASH, WILL DAVIS, CALEB HAMMONS, JILL RAFSON, TINA SATTER + TYLER THOMAS The School of New York: New Leaders and the Artists They Serve in Dialogue 5pm October 18, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button FRANCESCA D'UVA An Hour With Francesca D’Uva 8pm October 19, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button S T A R R BUSBY Working Up A Surrender: A Communal Offering, Part II 4pm October 19, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button WASEEM ALZER, AYA AZIZ + SARAH BITAR The Arab in Theatre: A Conversation 5pm October 16, 2024 Elebash Recital Halll SEE MORE Button KATIANA GONÇALES RANGEL + KATIE BROOK Nannies of New York City 8pm October 17, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button NILE HARRIS, ALEX TATARSKY, ANH VO + ETHAN PHILBRICK Precarious Luxuries: improvisations, performance, and planning for the unplanned 4:30pm October 17, 2024 Proshansky Auditorium SEE MORE Button S T A R R BUSBY Working Up A Surrender: A Communal Offering, Part I 6pm October 17, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall Lobby SEE MORE Button [CANCELLED] HOLLAND ANDREWS + YUNIYA EDI KWON [CANCELLED] How does it feel to look at nothing (excerpt) 4pm October 18, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button LESLIE CUYJET + KAREN KANDEL Going Beige 5:30pm October 18, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Button NEEDY LOVER | ASHIL LEE + PHOEBE BROOKS | PAUL LAZAR + JERRY LIEBLICH / THIRD EAR Plays in Process 1:30 pm October 19, 2024 The Segal Theatre SEE MORE Button NIALL N JONES - *• AsTheyWriistBroke •* - 5pm October 19, 2024 Elebash Recital Hall SEE MORE Conversations Schedule WEDS, OCT 16 4:00-4:50pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Lobby Prelude 2024 Opening Ceremony, honoring Paula Court with the 2024 Franky Award 4:30-5:50pm @ The Segal Theatre Riven Ratanavanh, Ornamentalism 5:00-5:50pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Waseem Alzer, Aya Aziz, Sarah Bitar, The Arab in Theatre: A Conversation 6:30-7:20pm @ The Segal Theatre Skeleton Architecture 6:30-7:20pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Shonni Enelow + David Levine, David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross: WTF 8:00-8:50pm @ The Segal Theatre Katiana Gonçales Rangel + Katie Brook, Nannies of New York City FRI, OCT 18 [CANCELLED] 4:00-4:50pm @ The Segal Theatre [CANCELLED] Holland Andrews + yuniya edi kwon, How does it feel to look at nothing (excerpt) 4:30-5:20pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Group Date: a conversation with Léoh Hailu-Ghermay, Ashil Lee, Amanda Horowitz, S T A R R busby 5:00-6:30pm @ The Segal Theatre The School of New York: New Leaders and the Artists They Serve in Dialogue, moderated by Helen Shaw 5:00-6:20pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Leslie Cuyjet + Karen Kandel, Going Beige 7:00-7:50pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Moriah Evans, Sharing 8:00-8:50pm @ The Segal Theatre Francesca D'Uva, An Evening with Francesca D'Uva THURS, OCT 17 3:00-3:50pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Building Cultural Power through Organizing: Dancers 4 Palestine & Theater Workers for a Ceasefire 4:00-4:50pm @ The Segal Theatre Noelle Ghoussaini, A shadow of light: a ritual gathering 4:30-6:00pm @ Proshansky Auditorium Ethan Philbrick, Nile Harris, Alex Tatarsky, Anh Vo, Precarious Luxuries: improvisations, performance, and planning for the unplanned 5:30-6:20pm @ The Segal Theatre Léoh Hailu-Ghermay, Legally Bald 6:00-8:00pm @ Elebash Recital Hall lobby S T A R R busby, Working Up A Surrender: A Communal Offering, Part I 6:00-6:50pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Group Date: a conversation with Moriah Evans, Katiana Gonçales Rangel, Leslie Cuyjet, Francesca D'Uva 7:00-7:50pm @ The Segal Theatre Amanda Horowitz, Bad Stars 8:00-8:50pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Tina Satter, PETRA SAT, OCT 19 1:30-3:00pm @ The Segal Theatre Plays in Process: works by Needy Lover, Ashil Lee, Jerry Lieblich 3:00-3:50pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Julia Jarcho, Throw Yourself Away: Writing and Masochism 4:00-4:50pm @ The Segal Theatre S T A R R busby, Working Up A Surrender: A Communal Offering, Part II 5:00-5:50pm @ Elebash Recital Hall Niall Jones, - *• AsTheyWriistBroke •* - 6:00-8:00pm @ The Segal Theatre luciana achugar, The Pleasure Practice 9:00pm: Prelude Festival Party at The Tank! Prelude 2024 Team Jess Barbagallo Co-Curator John Hoobyar Co-Curator and Senior Producer Camilo Ramirez , Production Assistant Randi Rivera Technical Director Indigo Sparks Producer Robin Schatell/Mov!ng Culture Projects Associate Producer Frank Hentschker Executive Director and Director of Programs, Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Niyoosha Ahmadikhoo Next Generation Fellow, Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Nurit Chinn Marketing Communications Manager, Prelude 2024; Next Generation Fellow, Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Gaurav Singh Nijjer, Digital and Web Producer, Martin E. Segal Theater Center Announcing TheaterListingsNYC.com The Martin E. Segal Center is proud to announce the launch of TheaterListingsNYC.com, a new initiative of the Center to collect and share theater and performance listings in one place for New York audiences. Please visit the site to see listings of upcoming performances throughout the city. Explore ASAP/15: Not a Luxury Prelude 2024: Between the Scenes is presented in alignment with ASAP/15: Not a Luxury, a collaboration between ASAP: The Association for the Study of the Arts of the Present and the Park Avenue Armory. Read More

People This is your Services Page. It's a great opportunity to provide information about the services you provide. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want to share with site visitors. Whether you're offering multiple services, courses or programs, you can edit this space to fit your website's needs. Simply double click on this section to open the content manager and modify the content. Explain what each item entails and add photos or videos for even more engagement. Staff Members Visiting Scholars Board of Directors Volunteers Staff Members Martin E. Segal Theater Center Frank Hentschker Executive Director & Director of Programs e. fhentschker@gc.cuny.edu Marvin Carlson Director of Publications e. mcarlson@gc.cuny.edu Ann Kreitman PRELUDE 2023 Co-Producer e. ann4prelude@gmail.com Taylor Everts PRELUDE 2023 Co-Producer e. taylor4prelude@gmail.com Gaurav Singh Nijjer Digital & Web Consultant e. gauravnijjer@gmail.com Former staff members Andie Lerner (Co-Producer, 2021-23) Tanvi M. Shah (Co-Producer, 2021-23) Journal for American Drama & Theatre Naomi J. Stubbs Co-Editor e. fhentschker@gc.cuny.edu James Wilson Co-Editor e. mcarlson@gc.cuny.edu David Samran Advisory Editor e. ann4prelude@gmail.com Kiera Bono Managing Editor e. taylor4prelude@gmail.com Ruijiao Dong Assistant Managing Editor e. gauravnijjer@gmail.com Former staff members Names go here Journal: European Stages Naomi J. Stubbs Co-Editor e. fhentschker@gc.cuny.edu James Wilson Co-Editor e. mcarlson@gc.cuny.edu David Samran Advisory Editor e. ann4prelude@gmail.com Kiera Bono Managing Editor e. taylor4prelude@gmail.com Ruijiao Dong Assistant Managing Editor e. gauravnijjer@gmail.com Former staff members Names go here Journal: Arab Stages Naomi J. Stubbs Co-Editor e. fhentschker@gc.cuny.edu James Wilson Co-Editor e. mcarlson@gc.cuny.edu David Samran Advisory Editor e. ann4prelude@gmail.com Kiera Bono Managing Editor e. taylor4prelude@gmail.com Ruijiao Dong Assistant Managing Editor e. gauravnijjer@gmail.com Former staff members Names go here Staff Members Research Scholars Recent Visiting Research Scholars Naomi J. Stubbs Co-Editor e. fhentschker@gc.cuny.edu James Wilson Co-Editor e. mcarlson@gc.cuny.edu David Samran Advisory Editor e. ann4prelude@gmail.com Kiera Bono Managing Editor e. taylor4prelude@gmail.com Ruijiao Dong Assistant Managing Editor e. gauravnijjer@gmail.com See the full list of former visiting research scholars here. Board of Directors Board of Directors Advisory Board Jane Alexander Victoria Bailey Roger Berlind Louise Hirschfeld Cullman Blythe Danner Sharon Dunn John Guare Todd London Marsha Norman Antje Oegel Harold Prince Paul Segal Stephen Sondheim Paula Vogel Robin Wagner Edwin Wilson Robert Wilson Founding Members in Memoriam Cy Coleman Hume Cronyn Tony Randall Roy A. Somlyo Wendy Wasserstein Robert Whitehead August Wilson Editorial Board Marvin Carlson David Savran James Wilson IN MEMORIAM: Martin E. Segal (1916-2012) Daniel Gerould (1928-2012) Executive Director/Director of Programs Frank Hentschker Segal Board Marvin Carlson Seward and Cecelia Johnson William P. Kelly Joseph LoCicero Board of Directors Volunteers If you are interested in helping with Martin E. Segal Theatre Center events and programs, please contact us at mestc@gc.cuny.edu. Past volunteers Names go here

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Listing Form Please fill in your film details for listing it for this year's Segal Film Festival. For more details and questions, contact: Frank Hentschker Executive Director, Martin E. Segal Theater Center segalfilmfestival@gmail.com Film Title Artist / Collective Name Artist / Collective / Producer Email Film URL (ONLY YouTube and Vimeo Supported) Direct links (for eg. https://vimeo...) ONLY. IMPORTANT: Please upload a non-private direct URL (for eg. https://vimeo ...) which is NOT password-protected. Film Description Film Featured Image Upload File Film Categories (Tick all that apply) Theater Circus / Movement Dance Discussion Documentary Film Mime Multimedia Music Opera Performance Art Puppetry Spoken Word Other Film Trailer Link Film Language Film Duration (Mins) Film Year of Release Film Country Film Credits / Acknowedgement / Other Information Artist / Collective Image (Include credits in file name) Upload File Artist / Collective Bio Artist / Collective / Film Social Media and Website Links (Add full URLs, separated by comma) Submit Listing Your listing has been submitted. Thank you very much, we will be in touch shortly! There has been an error. Please try filling the form again, or get in touch with us at segalfilmfestival@gmail.org

Visiting Scholars Program 2025 GLOBAL VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM Marvin Carlson Fellowships Call for Applications The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at the Graduate Center CUNY is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Global Visiting Scholars Program. Ten scholars of theatre and performance who are currently working outside of the United States will be awarded our new Marvin Carlson Fellowships. This diverse group of fellows will represent communities from a range of geographical areas, including but not limited to Africa; East, South, and South-East Asia; Oceania; Eastern and Central Europe; the Americas; the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Overview The fellowships provide theatre and performance scholars the opportunity to conduct research in New York City for a period of 3 to 6 months. Fellows are given individual work spaces in the Segal Center offices at the Graduate Center CUNY, access to libraries and archives across New York City, and opportunities to share their work in a community setting through monthly salons with other fellows, faculty, and students from the Graduate Center's PhD program in Theatre and Performance. The fellowships do not include financial support from the Segal Center. Fellows are expected to secure their own resources to remain in New York City for the length of their fellowship. Visas, if needed, are processed through the Graduate Center CUNY in accordance with US State Department requirements. These requirements include proof of financial security in the form of bank statements, proof of health insurance as well as documentation of current residency.* Scholars will not be able to teach or enroll in courses at any university while in residence. Application We have extended the deadline for this program. For consideration please submit the following materials via email by January 2, 2025 no later than 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time). • One sentence description of project • Name and address of host institution • A 500- to 1000-word project proposal • An academic CV • A writing sample in English Please submit applications and queries to to: segalglobalscholars@gmail.com Email application materials in a single PDF. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Response time: 2-3 months. Past Visiting Scholars

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Back to Top Untitled Keep Reading < Back Journal of American Drama & Theatre Volume 29 Visit Journal Homepage Table of Contents Journal of American Drama & Theatre JADT publishes thoughtful and innovative work by leading scholars on theatre, drama, and performance in the Americas – past and present. Provocative articles provide valuable insight and information on the heritage of American theatre, as well as its continuing contribution to world literature and the performing arts. Founded in 1989 and previously edited by Professors Vera Mowry Roberts, Jane Bowers, and David Savran, this widely acclaimed peer reviewed journal is now edited by Dr. Benjamin Gillespie and Dr. Bess Rowen. Journal of American Drama and Theatre is a publication of the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center. Visit Journal Homepage

Back to Top Untitled Keep Reading < Back Journal of American Drama & Theatre Volume 27 Visit Journal Homepage Table of Contents Journal of American Drama & Theatre JADT publishes thoughtful and innovative work by leading scholars on theatre, drama, and performance in the Americas – past and present. Provocative articles provide valuable insight and information on the heritage of American theatre, as well as its continuing contribution to world literature and the performing arts. Founded in 1989 and previously edited by Professors Vera Mowry Roberts, Jane Bowers, and David Savran, this widely acclaimed peer reviewed journal is now edited by Dr. Benjamin Gillespie and Dr. Bess Rowen. Journal of American Drama and Theatre is a publication of the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center. Visit Journal Homepage

Back to Top Untitled Keep Reading < Back Arab Stages Volume 15 Visit Journal Homepage Table of Contents Five Arab American Plays Everyone Should Read Roaa Ali Interview with Nasser Rahmaninejad by Babak Rahimi Babak Rahimi MIDNIGHT IN CAIRO: THE DIVAS OF EGYPT'S ROARING '20S. By Raphael Cormack (REVIEW) Suzi Elnaggar Arab American Drama: Five Books that Inspired My Journey Malek Najjar Carving a Path: Desiring-Production in Displaced Syrian Theatre Bart Pitchford Arab Stages Arab Stages is devoted to broadening international awareness and understanding of the theatre and performance cultures of the Arab-Islamic world and of its diaspora. The journal appears twice yearly in digital form by the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center of New York and is a joint project of that Center and of the Arabic Theatre Working Group of the International Federation for Theatre Research. Visit Journal Homepage

Martin E. Segal Born July 4, 1916 in Vitebsk, Russia. Died August 5, 2012 in New York City. (click here to read the New York Times Obituary ) Officer, Board and Committee Memberships: Founder (1939), The Segal Company, international consultants and actuaries for employee benefit plans; President, 1939-1967; Chairman, 1967-1991; Chairman Emeritus and consultant – 1991-2012 Founder and Chairman, Board of Directors – The New York International Festival of the Arts, Inc., 1985 until discontinuation in 2002 The American-Scandinavian Foundation – Trustee, 1986-1991; Advisory Trustee, 1991-2012 The ASCAP Foundation – Member of the Board of Directors, 1997-2003 American Theatre Wing – Member of Advisory Committee/Tony Voter, 2000-2008 Board of Hospitals, City of New York – Member of the Board, 1962-1970 City Center of Music and Drama, Inc. – Member, Board of Directors and Chairman of the Executive Committee, 1971-1974; also Treasurer, 1974; Governor Emeritus – 1974-2012 Commission for Cultural Affairs of the City of New York (predecessor to Advisory Commission for Cultural Affairs)– appointed by Mayor Beame as first Chairman, 1975-1977 Cultural Assistance Center (predecessor to Alliance for the Arts) – Founder and President 1974-1982; Chairman, 1982-1984; named Honorary Chairman in 1984 Film Guild of New York – Founder (1940-1941) The Film Society of Lincoln Center, Inc. – Founding President and CEO, 1968-1978; Founder and President Emeritus, 1978-2012 The Glenridge Performing Arts Center, Sarasota, Florida – Member, Board of Advisors, 2004-2012 The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York – Member, Board of Visitors, 1983-1996 Member, Board of Trustees, The Graduate Center Foundation, Inc., 1996-2008 Vice Chairman, 2003-2008 Harvard University – Member, Visiting Committee, School of Public Health, 1979-1992; Member, Dean’s Council, School of Public Health, 1990-2006; Member, Board of Advisors, Center for Health Communication Mentoring Program at School of Public Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 2003-2012 The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton – Trustee, 1972-1991 (positions included member of Executive Committee, Chairman of Finance Committee and Chairman of Review Committee); Trustee Emeritus, 1991-2012 The Library of America – Founding Advisor, 1984-2012; Sole Honorary Member of the Board of Directors, 2005-2012 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. – Vice Chairman, 1978-1981; Chairman, 1981-1986; Chairman Emeritus, 1986-2012 Mayor’s Committee on Cultural Policy, NYC – Chairman, 1974 The George Meany Center– Member, Board of Trustees, 2001-2010; Trustee Emeritus, 2010-2012 Mount Sinai Hospital – Trustee, 1966-1970 Museum of Modern Art – Member, Board of Trustees, and Chairman, Exhibitions Committee 1978-1981 (retired from Board) Musica Sacra – Member, Honorary Council, 2001-2012 National Building Museum – Member, Board of Directors, 1983-1991 National Urban League – Member of National Board, 1961-1970; Vice President, 1967-1970; Chairman of the National Urban League’s First Equal Opportunity Day Dinner, November, 1961 New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation – (Mayor Lindsay’s first appointee), Member of the Board, Chairman of Finance Committee and Member of Executive Committee, 1970-1972 Office for the Arts at Harvard – Member of Advisory Committee, 1993-1999; Member of Council, 1999-2012 The Public Interest – Founding Member; Publication Committee, 1965-2002 (The Public Interest discontinued publication in 2005.) Public Radio International (formerly known as American Public Radio) – Founding Member, Board of Directors, 1981-1994; Director Emeritus, 1994-1998; Counselor at Large – 1998-2012 Helena Rubinstein Foundation, Inc. – Member, Board of Directors, 1972-1995 S.L.E. Lupus Foundation – Member, Board of Directors, 2000-2012 The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. – Member, Board of Directors, 2000-2004; Member of Executive Committee, 2002-2004 The Studio In A School Association – Member, Advisory Board, 1988-2012 Theatre Development Fund – Member, Advisory Council, 1992-2012 Town Hall Foundation – Member, Advisory Council, 1986-2012 Young Audiences, Inc. – Member, National Board, 1979-2012 Mr. Segal was Organizing Co-Chairman of the International Conference on the Future of Arts Education – November 11-13, 1999 He was General Chairman of “Night of 100 Stars II” (first AIDS benefit – The Actors’ Fund of America– held on February 17, 1985). In 1979, Mr. Segal was co-chairman of the mission to lay the basis for cultural exchanges between the United States and China via the Center for United States-China Arts Exchange; visited China with the U.S. delegation, as co-chairman, for this purpose (March 8-23, 1979). Mr. Segal served on the Advisory Council of the Center for United States-China Arts Exchange from 1982-1988. He served on the Board of the Fund for the City of New York from 1978-1987 and was Chairman of its Public Service Awards Committee in 1978 and 1979. Mr. Segal was a Partner, Wertheim & Co. from1967-82 and President (1972-1975) and subsequently Chairman (1975-1982) of Wertheim Asset Management Services. He is a former columnist for the Associated Press. Honorary Degrees: New York University – Doctor of Humane Letters (1988) The Juilliard School – Doctor of Humane Letters (2006) Graduate Center of The City University of New York – Doctor of Humane Letters (1979) Mannes College of Music – Doctor of Music (1976) Pratt Institute – Doctor of Humane Letters (1976) Long Island University – Doctor of Humane Letters (1986) Manhattan School of Music – Doctor of Music Honoris Causa (1999) Commendations and Awards (in order received): International Film Importers and Distributors of America (1973) The Municipal Art Society of New York – Certificate of Merit “for his innumerable contributions to the well-being of the City…” (1974) Third Street Music School Settlement – Award for Service to Music (1981) Museum of the City of New York – Annual Award of Distinction, in recognition of outstanding contributions to the cultural life of New York (1982) Mayor’s Award of Honor for Arts and Culture – New York City (1982) Concert Artists Guild Award (1983) League of Women Voters of the City of New York Education Fund Award, in recognition of his leadership and public service to the cultural life of New York City” (1984) Royal Swedish Order of the Polar Star, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (1984) Ministry of Culture of The French Government – Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (1984-2005) The International Center in New York, Inc. – Distinguished American of Foreign Birth Award (1985) Alumni and Friends of LaGuardia High School – annual Award for leadership in the arts community (1985) Alumni Association of the City College of New York – John H. Finley Medal (1985) Board of Directors/Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts – established annual Martin E. Segal Awards (1986) Town Hall – Friend of the Arts Award (1987) Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. – First Directors Emeriti Award (1987) Songwriters’ Hall of Fame – Patron of the Arts Award (1988) National Federation of Music Clubs – Presidential Citation (1989) Creative Arts Rehabilitation Center – Public Spirit Award (1989) New York State Governor’s Arts Award (1989) The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York – President’s Award (1990) The National Arts Club – Medal of Honor (1992) Lincoln Center Laureate Award (1997) Museum of the City of New York – Our Town Treasure Award (1998) Arts Roundtable – Award of Honor (1998) Citizens Union of The City of New York – Civic Leadership Award (1998) The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center – CUNY Graduate Center (2000) The Acting Company – The Joan Warburg Humanitarian Award (2001) S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Award (2001) Alliance for the Arts – Honoree (2004) The American-Scandinavian Foundation – Honoree, 2004 The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center – Honoree (2005) New York Landmarks Conservancy – Living Landmark (2005) Ministry of Culture of The French Government – Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters (2005) The American Academy of Arts and Letters – Presidential Citation of Distinction (2009) The American-Scandinavian Foundation – Award for Distinguished Public Service – (2010) Club Affiliations: The Century Association The National Arts Club The Pilgrims of the United States

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