Who We Are
The 1/52 Project Steering Committee for 2024
The 1/52 Project Steering Committee are working designers from historically excluded groups volunteering their time and will adjudicate the awards:
David Bengali: Projection Designer
Sarafina Bush: Costume Designer
Amith Chandrashaker: Lighting Designer
Jiyoun Chang: Lighting Designer
Wilson Chin: Set Designer
Alan C. Edwards: Lighting Designer
Justin Ellington: Sound Designer
Kai Harada: Sound Designer
Rachel Hauck: Set Designer
Cookie Jordan: Hair & Wig Designer
Sun Hee Kil: Sound Designer
Hana S. Kim: Projection Designer
Nikiya Mathis: Hair & Wig Designer
Elaine McCarthy: Projection Designer
Lawrence Moten III: Set Designer
Mia Neal: Hair & Wig Designer
Alejo Vietti: Costume Designer
Anita Yavich: Costume Designer
1/52 Project Volunteer Staff
Beowulf Boritt: Set Designer, Founder & Co-Manager
Bethany Weinstein Stewert: Production Manager, Co-Manager
Candi Adams: Press Representative
Simon Harding: Projection Designer, Website Supervisor
Jeff Croiter: Lighting Designer, Associate
Rachel Hauck: Set Designer, Associate
Elaine J. McCarthy: Projection Designer, Associate
Nevin Steinberg: Sound Designer, Associate
Jeff Sugg: Projection Designer, Associate
PLAYERS PHILATHROPY FUND: OUR FISCAL SPONSOR
Founded by 2x Super Bowl Champion and Ravens “Ring of Honor” inductee Matt Stover and philanthropy expert Seth McDonnell, Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity that enables athletes, entertainers, corporations and individuals to create a dedicated fund that can accept tax-deductible contributions in support of any qualified charitable mission. PPF's vision is to empower philanthropists through sound best-practiced-based philanthropic education, facilitation and inspiration to make a positive impact on causes and communities in need.
The 1/52 Project is a project of Players Philanthropy Fund a Maryland charitable trust recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178,ppf.org/pp). Contributions to The 1/52 Project qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
With deep gratitude we recognize the steering committees from previous years.
The 1/52 Project Steering Committee for 2022
David Bengali: Projection Designer
Amith Chandrashaker: Lighting Designer
Jiyoun Chang: Lighting Designer
Wilson Chin: Set Designer
Alan C. Edwards: Lighting Designer
Justin Ellington: Sound Designer
Kai Harada: Sound Designer
Rachel Hauck: Set Designer
Toni Leslie James: Costume Designer
Cookie Jordan: Hair & Wig Designer
Sun Hee Kil: Sound Designer
Hana S. Kim: Projection Designer
Nikiya Mathis: Hair & Wig Designer
Elaine McCarthy: Projection Designer
Kimie Nishikawa: Set Designer
Alejo Vietti: Costume Designer
Anita Yavich: Costume Designer
The 1/52 Project Inaugural Steering Committee -2021
These BIPOC designers developed the criteria for the grant and adjudicated the 2021 awards:
Dede Ayite: Costume Designer
David Bengali: Projection Designer
Wilson Chin: Set Designer
Alan C. Edwards: Lighting Designer
Kai Harada: Sound Designer
Kimie Nishikawa : Set Designer
Paul Tazewell: Costume Designer
Alejo Vietti: Costume Designer
Anita Yavich: Costume Designer
The 1/52 Project was founded in partnership with TheFrontOffice in 2021. Though we have since amicably parted ways, we owe a debt of gratitude to Wendy Goldberg and TheFrontOffice. Founded in 2019 by Director/Producer, Wendy C. Goldberg's TheFrontOffice is an entertainment development company that specializes in cross over content from live theater to new media. Fueled by the intersection of Goldberg's 20 years in the theater and her experiences as a Performance Director for Rockstar Games, TheFrontOffice develops content and stories for our times.
TheFrontOffice Foundation, the company's charitable arm, was established in 2020 to support the live theatrical community during the time of industry shut down as well as the re opening efforts. Our support happens in a multitude of ways including direct artist relief, commissions and grants. To date, we have partnered with TCG and SDCF on relief efforts. TheFrontOffice Foundation distributed additional mid-career relief grants to theater workers in March 2021 and to parents in June 2021. With corporate donors as well as individuals, these efforts have distributed a quarter of a million dollars in aid.