STREB’s Action Maverick Award Benefit honors the heroes who inspire Elizabeth Streb and serves as the company’s signature fundraising event. Funds raised support STREB EXTREME ACTION company’s thrilling performances; educational programs that energize and empower the Action Heroes and leaders of tomorrow; and scholarship and subsidy programs which ensure broad accessibility to the community.

This year, Elizabeth Streb will present the Action Maverick Award to two extraordinary honorees: actress, playwright, and professor, Anna Deavere Smith; and musician, artist, and philanthropist, Andrea Woodner. STREB will celebrate Anna and Andrea’s commitment to advocacy and cultivating the future of the arts. Come meet and celebrate these brilliant risk takers–true Mavericks to the core.

Visionary Sponsorship by Anonymous, Neil & Machiko Mazzella, Craig Tooman & Jill Crawford, and Andrea Woodner & Allison Kavey. Lead support by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Questions or for ADA Accessibility - AMABenefit@Streb.org

2026 Action Maverick Award Benefit

Honoring Anna Deavere Smith and Andrea Woodner