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DATE: July 1, 2009

CONTACT:  Dan Berube, berube@merrimackrep.org        

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Merrimack Rep Board Member Shubu Mukherjee

Winner of 2009 Wilkes Award

Honored for work in Computer Micro-Architectures

Lowell, MA – Shubu Mukherjee, a resident of Southborough, MA and member of Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s Board of Trustees, received the 2009 Maurice Wilkes Award on June 23, 2009 at the International Symposium on Computer Architecture in Austin, TX.  This prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to computer architecture made by an individual in the first 20 years of his or her career.  Mr. Mukherjee, who is a Principal Engineer and Director of the SPEARS Group at Intel, is being honored for his outstanding contributions to modeling and design of soft-error tolerant Micro-architectures. A soft error can occur when a computer is struck by a neutron from deep space or alpha particle at the earth's surface, resulting in data loss. As computer chip sizes decrease, they become more susceptible to soft errors, which is why research in this field is increasingly important as chip technology advances.  In 2008, Mr Mukherjee released a book on this subject titled Architecture Design for Soft Errors.  He has served on the Merrimack Rep Board of Trustees since July 2008.

THE MAURICE WILKES AWARD: The award of $2,500 is given annually for an outstanding contribution to computer architecture made by an individual whose computer-related professional career (graduate school or full-time employment, whichever began first) started no earlier than January 1st of the year that is 20 years prior to the time of nomination. The award is presented annually at the International Symposium on Computer Architecture Awards Banquet.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Don’t miss a single show! On sale now, MRT offers subscription packages to fit every lifestyle and budget. With season subscription packages ranging from $45-$307, all subscriptions offer deep discounts off the single ticket prices as well as exclusive subscriber-only benefits, including free parking, restaurant and theatre discounts, lost ticket insurance and free, unlimited exchanges. Individual ticket sales for the 2009-2010 Season begin August 10, 2009. For a season brochure or subscription information, call 978.654.4MRT (4678), or visit www.merrimackrep.org.

TICKETS: Single tickets for Merrimack Rep’s 2009-2010 season go on sale August 10. Single Tickets $26-$56; Student/Senior/Group discounts are available. Tickets can be purchased at MRT’s Online Box Office at www.merrimackrep.org, or in person at 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell, or by calling 978.654.4MRT (4678).  Groups of 6 or more save 25% off single ticket prices, and can call 978.654.7595 for more information.

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Merrimack Repertory Theatre is located in beautiful historic downtown Lowell at Liberty Hall, the Company’s 308-seat theatre, 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852 (adjacent to Lowell Memorial Auditorium).  Each season, MRT presents an eclectic mix of contemporary productions, engaging the best available actors, designers and directors in the country.  Now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, MRT’s mission is “To advance the cause of human understanding by creating theatrical productions at the highest level of artistic excellence and making them affordable to the broadest possible community.”  MRT’s unique artistic vision is shaped by a passion for excellence and a profound commitment to its community.  MRT strives to enhance the community’s quality of life while contributing to its economic strength, measuring success by the depth of the Company’s artistic and social contribution to the region.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 2009-2010 Season
Flings & Eros by The Flying Karamazov Brothers, September 10 – October 4, 2009; The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, October 15 – November 8, 2009; Heroes by Gerald Sibleyras, adapted by Tom Stoppard, November 19 – December 13, 2009; Fabuloso, A Play by John Kolvenbach, January 7 – January 31, 2010; Black Pearl Sings! by Frank Higgins, February 11 – March 7, 2010; World Premiere Comedy by Richard Dresser, March 18 – April 11, 2010; The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett, April 22 – May 16, 2010.

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