[NEohioPAL] PRESS RELEASE: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre to launch "Audrey Awards" event on August 27

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  *PRESS RELEASE*
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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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