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Actress Roslyn Ruff to Receive Star in Buffalo Theatre District
BUFFALO, NY – On Monday, September 18, Buffalo will honor award-winning actress Roslyn Ruff with a star in the Buffalo Theatre District as a kickoff event for the 40th Anniversary of Curtain Up! The ceremony will take place at 4:00 PM at the corner of Main and Tupper Streets.
Ruff, a Buffalo native, has made a name for herself on stage and screen. She earned critical acclaim for her performances in August Wilson’s plays, including “Fences”, “Seven Guitars”, “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone”, and “The Piano Lesson”. Ruff was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in “The Piano Lesson” in 2013.
“The Theatre District Association and Curtain Up! proudly acknowledges Roslyn’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the arts, as she takes her rightful place among some of Buffalo’s brightest stars, such as Stephan McKinley Henderson, Christine Baranski, Saul Elkin, Javier Bustillos, A.R Gurney, Michael Bennett, Lorna C. Hill and many more. This Induction serves as a tribute to her talent and a celebration of her extortionary career thus far.” says Curtain Up! Chair, and Executive Director of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Lisa Ludwig.
The star honoring Roslyn Ruff will be the newest addition to the Buffalo Theatre District’s collection of stars that celebrate the careers of Buffalo’s most talented performers. The ceremony will feature remarks from Ruff, city officials, and local arts leaders. “We’re so excited to welcome Roslyn back home this September. Her career is another example of Buffalo’s incredible contributions to theatre not just here in WNY but across the country.” Chris Handley, Executive Artistic Director, Alleyway Theatre, and President of the Theatre District Association.
Curtain Up! celebrates 40 years of professional theatre in Buffalo. It is the start of Buffalo’s theater season and culminates with a street party in the Theatre District on Main Street, Friday, September 22 at 10 PM. It features live performances, gourmet food, and dancing. The event is a fundraiser for the Theatre District Association, which helps support local theaters and arts organizations.
Media is invited to attend the star ceremony honoring Roslyn Ruff. For more information about the ceremony or Curtain Up!, please contact Elizabeth Grady, of Grady Events, elizabeth@gradyevents.com or visit the Theatre District Association website at www.theatre district association.com.
