The folks at WaterTower Theatre never rest. They’ve hardly had time to recover from the world-premiere of “Creep,” and now they’re putting together for the theatre’s 20th anniversary.
According to WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin, the anniversary will be the focus of the annual Spotlight Gala’s “Celebrate” on Saturday, April 9.
Barbara Daseke and Laree Hulshoff (File photo)
Buds Barbara Daseke and Laree Hulshoff, who are spearheading the Aging Minds Foundation tribute to Bob Miller, are busily at work with Deborah Staggs planning for the event. They’ve divvied up the responsibilities. Barbara will be the chair and Laree and Deborah will be co-chairs. For honorary co-chairs, the trio has already gotten Barbara and Bob Bigham on board.
But change is afoot. Instead of holding the event at WaterTower Theatre, the gala will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Quorum Hotel.
Tickets will start at $250 for the evening of cocktails, dining, dancing, auction and a raffle.
That raffle of three packages includes:
- New York Theatre Trip for Two. Includes tickets to two fabulous New York theatre companies.
- Luxury staycation. An overnight stay for two at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Addison including complimentary breakfast. Prize also includes dinner for two at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House and tickets to a WaterTower Theatre production.
- Theatre Tickets. In honor of our 20th Anniversary Season, you will receive 20 tickets to WaterTower Theatre. They can be used all for one show or spread out across the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 Seasons.
BTW, the raffle tickets ($10 for one and $25 for three) are a twofer. In addition to entering the purchaser into the raffle, it also is “a $15 coupon to Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill or Kenny’s Italian Kitchen.” So, even if you don’t win the raffle, you can still get a good deal on dinner at your leisure.
These value-added raffle tickets might make great Christmas gifts.