Darryl Maximilian Robinson Remembers Vincent E. Williams, President And Founder of the Annual Chicago Black Theatre Alliance / Ira Aldridge Awards, Inc.

YOUR HUMBLE SERVANT IN THE THEATRE, DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON, SHARES SOME BELATED AND SAD NEWS REGARDING A RESPECTED AND IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTOR TO CHICAGO'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMMUNITY!
Every year at this time ( usually mid-August ) I am always delighted to read the list of local Windy City African-American talents who have been honored with The Annual Black Theatre Alliance / Ira Aldridge Awards nominations as well as Special Recognition Honors provided by a well-versed performing arts BTAA Judging Committee and the BTAA's President and Founder, the irrepressible and always enthusiastic Mr. Vincent E. Williams.
This year, however, this staple of Chicago's Performing Arts Community has suffered an immeasurable loss.
Mr. Vincent E. Williams, who for nearly 30 years faithfully and diligently served as the inspiration and driving force of this well-known, local arts organization, passed away earlier this year on April 19, 2023. Mr. Williams was 64. He will most certainly be missed by his friends, family and all those ( and there are many ) who were touched by the fine and well-deserved honors he and his highly-regarded arts organization bestowed upon literally hundreds of creative and performing artists throughout the greater African-American Arts Community since 1995.
Your humble servant only recently became aware of Mr. Williams' passing, but is happy to be one of many who salute his longtime commitment to honoring the contributions of African-American Artists to The Greater Chicago Professional Theatre Community.
Rest In Power, Mr. Williams.
There is a feature story regarding Mr. Williams' much appreciated life and work provided by his fellow Theatre Alums of "The Green Room News" at Chicago's Columbia College.
Peruse it and remember.

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