The Washington Post commissioned me to photograph the Studio Theater Gala this past weekend. With a fun theme of 'Love in the 1920's' it was filled with actors in character, a full paparazzi crew and some serious creative black tie attire. You can see the online version HERE, and the print in yesterday's newspaper. Some of my favorites are below.
Sabrina Mandell (left) and Sarah Olmsted Thomas (right) of Happenstance Theater in 1920s character. Theater events always tend to have more dramatic flair than the usual Washington gala, and this event provided no exception.
Carl Nash, Robert Hanson, and Dixson Butler, a science advisor to NASA, enjoy a joke about how long they've been attending the event.
Nichole Allem and Alicia van der Veen pose as paparazzi girls outside the Studio Theater, greeting guests as they arrive in style.
Guests at the gala wear attired in black and white creative black tie tailored to the 1920s theme. Bob Tracy, center, reacts animatedly to a story told by Janet Wittes (far left) as Christine Hollins (second from left) looks on and Marty Gross and Toni Ritzenberg chat nearby.
Actresses Sara Dabney Tisdale and Irene Sofia Lucio (from left) laugh together at the Studio Theater Gala on February 7. The two women are starring the Theater's production of 'Bad Jews', which closes next week.
Volunteer actresses Lelia TahaBurt, Megan Konyndyk, and Jessica Inzeo (from left) perform as friendly paparazzi to guests as they arrive.
Guests gathered around simple and chic tables with white iris centerpieces for dinner
Studio Theater Creative Director David Muse, left, chats with 'Choir Boys' stars Jonathan Burke (left) and Jelani Alladin (right).
A table of Studio Theater Gala guests raise their glasses to cheers a successful event.
Artists Betsy Stewart and Annette Polan (from left) get theatrical with some flamboyant sunglasses.
Hollywood actor John Michael Higgins with his sister Maureen Higgins. John Michael Higgins, who has starred in 'Pitch Perfect', 'A Mighty Wind', and 'Best in Show' hosted the after dinner entertainment.