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Edwin Booth by Thomas Le Clear

  • Writer: Michael Gerbino
    Michael Gerbino
  • Nov 7, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Oct 21, 2024


This recently restored painting, which now hangs in the Great Hall, depicts The Players' founder Edwin Booth as himself, rather than in any of his iconic Shakespearean roles.
George Frederick Cooke

Player Michael Gerbino at The Players
Player, Michael Gerbino; Photo by Leo Jacob



Michael Gerbino writes the monthly email blast “Artwork at The Players” and is the current Chair of the Art Committee. Michael also serves on the Board of Directors of The Players Foundation for Theatre Education.

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