ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – The Dramateurs at the Barn Playhouse

Thank you to The Dramateurs at the Barn Playhouse for donating an entire Season Subscription, 1 ticket to each of the 2010 season’s shows!

The Barn Playhouse is owned and operated by The Dramateurs, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit educational corporation. Since 1934, the group has pursued the goal that was laid out when it was organized: “To stimulate greater interest in dramatic art and literature in Norristown and its vicinity through educational programs.” The group has presented a summer season of plays at The Barn Playhouse in Jeffersonville every year since 1937.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – Aaron Cromie

Thank you to mask/puppet maker extraordinaire Aaron Cromie for donating a mask this year!

Take a look at the rest of Aaron’s work here.

About Aaron: I am a Philadelphia based, multidisciplinary theatre artist who has collaborated as performer, designer, director, writer and musician with several companies including Arden Theatre Company, The Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Mum Puppettheatre, The Studio Theatre, Wilma Theater, Lantern Theater, and Shakespeare Theatre among others. I have toured nationally with Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story and am a graduate of The College of New Jersey and The Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre. I also love football (Eagles) and boxing.

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Peter Nero and the Philly Pops

Thank you to Peter Nero and the Philly Pops for donating 2 Orchestra level seats to one of their concerts to the auction!

With two time Grammy Award-winning pianist Peter Nero at the helm, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is an entity that consistently brings an enthusiastic response from its audience. Now in its 30th year, The Philly Pops is a one-of-a kind orchestra that authentically performs a wide variety of musical genres. The POPS boasts a blend of talented musicians from the musically rich Philadelphia region, consistently bring audiences to their feet with exhilarating performances.

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – The Philadelphia Orchestra

Many thanks to The Philadelphia Orchestra for doanting 2 Orchestra level seats to any Philadelphia Orchestra Subscription Concert to the auction this year!

Founded in 1900, The Philadelphia Orchestra has distinguished itself as one of the leading orchestras in the world through over a century of acclaimed performances, historic international tours, best-selling recordings, and its unprecedented record of innovation in recording technologies and outreach.

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Theatre Exile

Thank you to Theatre Exile for donating 2 Tickets to Shining City, April 4 through 25th.

Theatre Exile is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to enhancing the cultural experiences of all Philadelphians through the staging of works that engage the imagination. We produce risky and challenging plays that contain a sense of true Philadelphia grit and passion. We are constantly striving to reach out to new theater audiences throughout the community by presenting both new works as well as established plays that are often reinterpreted in original ways and/or held in unique site-specific locations.

We believe in freedom of expression formulated through innovation, exploration and provocation. At the same time, we provide a safe and creative environment in which local artists can grow and experiment and ultimately, find their own voice.

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Walnut Street Theatre

Thanks to the Walnut Street Theatre for contributing 2 tickets to any 2010-2011 season mainstage performance.

The mission of Walnut Street Theatre Company is to sustain the tradition of professional theatre and contribute to its future viability and vitality.

It does so through:

  • the production and presentation of professional theatre;
  • the encouragement, training and development of artists;
  • the cultivation of diverse audiences and the preservation and chronicling of its theatre building, a national historic landmark.

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Drexel’s Publicity & Promotion Agency Class and The Wilma Theater

Many thanks to Drexel’s Publicity & Promotion Agency Class for donating vouchers to redeem 2 tickets to Language Rooms at The Wilma Theater. and to The Wilma Theater for donating an additional 2 tickets to Language Rooms.

The Wilma Theater exists to present theater as an art form, engaging artists and audiences in an adventure of aesthetic philosophical reflection of the complexities of contemporary life.  The Wilma is located at 265 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5659. Phone: (215) 546-7824

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Curtis Institute of Music

Thank you to the Curtis Institute of Music for donating a Gift Certificate for 2 tickets to a Curtis Symphony Orchestra performance on April 24th or Curtis Opera Theater, May 6-9th, to this year’s art auction.

The Curtis Institute of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians for careers as performing artists on the highest professional level.

One of the world’s leading music schools, Curtis provides full-tuition scholarships to all of its students, ensuring that admissions are based solely on artistic promise.

Thank you Curtis Institute!

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – World Cafe Live

Many thanks to World Live Cafe for donating a gift certificate for 4 tickets to a show of the winner’s choice!

World Cafe Live has been built on a simple insight: that a place dedicated to showcasing live music should be a place that attracts and inspires live musicians. The result is a three-tiered music hall in which every detail has been designed to optimize the live performance experience, from sight lines, lighting and acoustics to green rooms, equipment access and concierge service.

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Simpatico Theater Project

A special THANK you to Jennifer Pratt and Simpatico Theater Project for donating 4 tickets to Pyretown (runs through March 14th)!

Simpatico Theatre Project believes theatre to be a force for positive social change. We produce classic, contemporary, and new theatre that encourages dialogue about the problems concerning the Philadelphia community. Through educational partnerships with local organizations and advocacy groups we connect our audience to those individuals and groups that also seek solutions.

This show is going to be HOOT (haaawwt)!

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