Geoffrey Lamont Holder was a Trinidadian-American actor, choreographer, dancer, painter, singer, and Tony Award-winning stage director and costume designer. He passed away last year and this event is a tribute to his life. His wife, Carmen De Lavallade (a dancer), will be performing for the event.
Panel discussion: The Life and Work of Geoffrey Holder
With Carmen and Geoffrey filmmakers Nick Doob and Linda Atkinson, moderated by Leo Holder, son of Geoffrey Holder and Carmen de Lavallade
2:00 pm
Carmen and Geoffrey documentary, followed by screening of rare archival film footage
Related Exhibition:
_The Genius of Geoffrey Holder_
July 23–August 29
Exhibitions are open during Library hours: 12:00–8:00 Monday and Thursday; 12:00–6:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
Plaza Corridor Gallery
ArtEdgeNYC 