Solly Pernick
American stage technician
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Solomon "Solly" Pernick (August 22, 1898 – March 8, 1990) was an American stage technician who worked in theater for over 65 years, starting in 1914 with Cecil Spooner.[2] He won the Tony Award for Best Stage Technician in 1963 for his work on the musical Mr. President.[3]
Born
August 22, 1898
Solomon Pernick
August 22, 1898
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 1990 (aged 91)[1]
Miami, Florida, U.S.
OccupationStage technician
AwardsTony Award for Best Stage Technician (1963)
Solly Pernick | |
|---|---|
| Born | Solomon Pernick August 22, 1898 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 1990 (aged 91)[1] Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Stage technician |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Stage Technician (1963) |
Pernick was business manager of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local One, a union for stagehands in New York City, for 14 years, and later served as its president.[4][5]
In addition to Mr. President, Pernick worked on shows including Uncle Tom's Cabin, Ain't Misbehavin', and the Ziegfeld Follies.[2]
