Bill Gorman, center, in performance in Heroes (2014) at Chenango River Theatre.
Chenango River Theatre’s (CRT) upcoming Winter Gala will honor Binghamton’s own Bill Gorman, well-known actor, photographer and teacher, for his outstanding contributions and service to the area’s first professional, non-profit theatre company. Gorman recently rotated off CRT’s board, having served two different stints as Board President over the last few years, while helping guide the company’s growth as CRT approaches it’s 10th season.
As one of the Binghamton area’s only Equity actors, Gorman has performed at CRT in Other People’s Money (2008), Broadway Bound (2012), and Heroes (2014). Overall he has appeared in more than 150 productions, including work with Syracuse Stage, Hangar Theatre, Kitchen Theatre, Cider Mill Playhouse, Vermont Stage, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, South Carolina Rep, and others.
Gorman originally earned his union (Equity) card in NYC productions, including The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Diviners and Julius Caesar. For WSKG Bill has narrated a number of Brian Frey’s Emmy Award winning documentaries, directed both Twilight Zone Live (for which he was nominated for a New York State Emmy Award) and Laura Cunningham’s Frack You.
CRT’s 9th Annual Winter Gala will be held at the Silo Restaurant on Jan. 23 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. One of Binghamton’s favorite bands, Old Friends, will perform throughout the evening.
Open to the public and featuring over 100 items donated by area merchants, the Silent and Live Auctions include great bargains on vacation trips, fine artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia and gift certificates to area attractions and restaurants. Tickets are available online through CRT’s website (www.chenangorivertheatre.org) or by calling the business office at (607) 656-8778.
Admission includes a wide variety of the Silo’s famed appetizers, plus carving stations with a selection of meats, as well as a wealth of desserts. Complimentary wine, beer and soda are also included. Tickets are $65 per person, which includes a tax-deductible gift to the theatre. Reservations are recommended.
