House of SpeakEasy’s 10th Anniversary Gala fundraiser was a Seriously Entertaining evening of sparkling performances and spirited conversation in support of the organization’s mission to connect writers and audiences. The program included dinner, a live auction, literary quizzes, prizes, and other delights.
Featured writers
- Mary Norris
- Kelefa Sanneh
- Simon Winchester
Co-chairs
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Ackerman; Bettina L. Klinger and Phillip D’Ancona; Zachary Karabell; and Mr. and Mrs. George Votis.
Committees
Benefit Committee: Ariadne Calvo-Platero; Christine and Cromwell Coulson; Andrea Elliott and Boykin Curry; Veronica Bulgari and Stephan Haimo; Catie Marron; Alexandra Munroe and Robert Rosenkranz; Simon Shaw; Miyoung Lee and Neil Simpkins; and Diana Taylor.
Literary Committee: Ann Brashares; Mahogany L. Browne; Tina Chang; Susan Fales-Hill; Erik Larson; Laura Lippman; Itamar Moses; Jason Reynolds; Saïd Sayrafiezadeh; Stacy Schiff; Colm Tóibín; Jeff VanderMeer; and V (formerly Eve Ensler).
Acknowledgements
Lucas Hunt of HUNT Auctioneers served as auctioneer. House of SpeakEasy also thanked Bank of America, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, and the many individual supporters who made the anniversary benefit possible.
