[NEohioPAL] PRESS RELEASE: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre to launch "Audrey Awards" event on August 27
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 6/10/16
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Contact: Andrew Rothman
From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
40 River Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44122
Phone: 440-247-8955
E-mail: cvlt at cvlt.org <mailto:cvlt at cvlt.org>
Website: www.cvlt.org <http://www.cvlt.org/>
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre to launch "Audrey Awards" event on
August 27
CHAGRIN FALLS, OH – After their major lobby renovations have begun this
summer, but before the autumn commencement of their 87th consecutive
season, the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre will present its first Audrey
DeVere Legacy Theatre Awards (aka 'The Audrey Awards'). This inaugural
event, which CVLT intends to make an annual part of the theater's
already-packed calendar, has been created to recognize the actors,
staff, board members and others who keep the almost entirely
volunteer-run organization moving. The event will take place on
Saturday, August 27 at the CVLT building at 40 River Street in Chagrin
Falls.
The eponymous Audrey DeVere was an early performer with CVLT, first
appearing in the mid-1930s. She played fourteen roles at the Theatre
over three decades, taking turns on CVLT's original Township Hall 'Opera
House' stage (lost to fire in 1943), its temporary home at the Chagrin
Falls High School auditorium on Philomethian Street, as well as the Main
Stage at the current CVLT building. Audrey's son, Rollin DeVere II, has
served on the organization's board for many years, performed on its
stages dozens of times, and is the Theatre's resident historian. His
wife (Judith), son (Rollin DeVere III), and daughter (Lydian DeVere)
have also trod the boards there. Even her great-granddaughter and
son-in-law made an appearance in 2006, making the DeVere name
practically synonymous with Chagrin Valley Little Theatre to its regulars.
The plans for the inaugural Audrey Awards include a 'red carpet' welcome
reception at 6:45 PM, featuring champagne and hors d'oeuvres. The
ceremony itself (patterned after the Tony Awards, with a bit of music
and comedy) begins at 7:30. Awards will be given to actors, directors,
and volunteers, plus special awards for unique contributions to the
organization. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held. Wine and
beer will be available at a cash bar. Dress code for the event is 'black
tie optional, but encouraged.'
Nominations for the Audreys will be announced in an informal event at
CVLT on Monday, July 11 at 7:00 PM, and will be shared on the theatre's
social networks and website. Those who have held a membership or season
subscription during the current season will be eligible to vote.
Tickets, the proceeds from which will be used to defray the event
expenses, are to be sold for $15 (nominees for competitive awards will
be given free admission.) Tickets will be made available online at
CVLT.org after nominees have been announced. Tickets will also be
available at 440-247-8955, or at the Box Office (1 - 6 p.m.
Monday-Saturday). Those wishing to help with event costs by sponsoring
or advertising at the event may contact cvlt at cvlt.org for details.
CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga
Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud
member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Ohio
Community Theatre Association.
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