Fundraising Evening pairs former RWB star with PTE's own Artistic Director
WINNIPEG March 11, 2008 – Prairie Theatre Exchange is delighted to bring together for its fundraising performance of Love Letters, the delightful and effervescent Evelyn Hart, former RWB Principal Dancer, and its own charming leading man, Robert Metcalfe, Artistic Director since 2003. Rising musical star, Ann Walton, will contribute musical interludes throughout the evening.
The Love Letters fundraiser takes place at PTE on April 17 and tickets are on sale now. Along with the performance of the play, the evening includes champagne, a five-foot chocolate fountain and a sinful dessert reception following the show. For VIP ticket holders the evening will kick off with a VIP reception backstage, a wine and martini bar and delectable sushi – less than 100 tickets are available for this high-end package which also features premium seating. Several VIP tickets have already been sold.
Love Letters tells the story of Melissa and Andy who have inexorably been linked throughout their lives with a series of letters. A.R. Gurney’s work has been called “…one of the four of five best American plays of the ‘80’s.” by Time magazine. The story of these two friends and lovers is told through their correspondence by the actors on a minimalist stage. PTE will add some extra sparkle to the evening and install the giant heart that was featured in Brian Perchaluk’s set for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.
PTE was thrilled to have Evelyn Hart co-host last year’s fundraiser. Everyone in attendance was pleased to see Hart back on a stage; even if it wasn’t in point shoes. When discussions took place over the summer about possibly performing in Love Letters, Hart was quick to respond and very pleased to return to the friendly PTE atmosphere -- especially looked forward to performing with Metcalfe.
Co-hosting duties for this year’s fundraiser will be handled by Dave Angus and Janet Stewart. Angus, is not only CEO and President of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce but is also the Chair of PTE’s Board of Directors. Janet Stewart is the well known host of CBC News at Six.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased only by calling Box Office at 942-5483.
The key details:
Date:
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Price:
$65 for basic tickets – (show, champagne, dessert reception)
$95 VIP tickets -- (sushi & martini reception, preferred seating, gift bag and dessert reception)
Doors open:
7pm
VIP Pre-show reception begins:7pm (champagne in lobby, VIP reception in Rehearsal Hall)
Show begins:
8pm
Tickets on sale now at PTE Box Office:942-5483
PTE would like to thanks the following sponsors
for their support of this fundraiser:
Sponsors:
Aikins MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP
Mary Speer – US Consul
Media Sponsors:
Hot 103 and Winnipeg Free Press
Special thanks to:
Blufish Japanese Restaurant,
Delta Hotel Winnipeg
Manitoba Liqour Marts,
The Prolific Group
The Studio of Wendy J. Inc. and
US Consulate
Supported by:
The Manitoba Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts,
The Winnipeg Arts Council, The Winnipeg Foundation and
The Prairie Theatre Exchange Foundation Trust
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For more information contact :
Mr. Carman Johnston, Marketing and Development Manager,
at 925-5257; Fax 942-1774; e-mail publicity@pte.mb.ca
