[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 87 (Friday, July 1, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: July 1, 1994]
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                          A TONY FOR McCARTER

  Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to this 
year's recipient of the Tony Awards for Outstanding Regional Theater. 
With innovative staging, significant artistic accomplishments and 
extraordinary performance, the McCarter Theatre, located in Princeton, 
NJ, has finally been recognized for its continuing contributions to the 
development of American culture.
  McCarter has a long history of dynamic production techniques, risky 
strategies, and top-notch performance which make every show an exciting 
experience for its audience. Even after 35 years of productions, the 
actors, the sets, and the entire presentation continue to delight and 
enchant audiences.
  Under the artistic direction of Emily Mann, the theater has received 
both regional and national notoriety. In its many productions--ranking 
from works such as Joyce Carol Oates' newest comedy, to a review of 
music by Irving Berlin--the McCarter succeeds in living up to the 
expectations of its audiences. With an electric mix of classical and 
modern plays, the McCarter incorporates the best playwrights, actors, 
and set design available.
  With the notable leadership of the board of directors, and the 
unflagging dedication of cast members, set designers, and directors, 
the theater has always been a New Jersey treasure. Now that they have 
won a Tony, however, the McCarter can finally become the national 
treasure that it has always deserved to be.

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