Friday, February 25, 2011

"HairSpray " Choreographer Derrick Ladson wins Award

 Derrick Ladson wins Black Youth Empowerment Luncheon AwardSaturday February 19th, 2011.


The 12th annual Black Youth Empowerment Luncheon hosted by the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Housing Authority was held at the Hoboken Boys and Girls Club.

A large crowd attended the event which honored community leaders and role models. This year's honorees were Derrick Ladson, Miguel Acevedo, Rev. Shirley Dennis, Ravon Anderson, Oscar Centeno, and high school students Angelica Rivera and Jalen Hayens.


We are extremely proud that our choreographer, Derrick, who inspires the young Hoboken theatre students, won this year's Luncheon Award. Don't miss his work in the upcoming production of Hairspray, coming in March.