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<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>FOR IMMEDIATE Release<BR></STRONG>April 20,
2011<BR><BR><FONT size=5><STRONG>SHAKESPEARE’S PROM NIGHT<BR>Benefits Great
Lakes Theater Festival</STRONG></FONT><BR><BR><STRONG>Great Lakes Theater
Festival (GLTF) will revel with guests from across northeast Ohio at
<EM>SHAKESPEARE’S PROM NIGHT</EM>,</STRONG> an exuberant prom-themed benefit
event, on <STRONG>Saturday, May 21st at Cleveland Grays Armory</STRONG>.
Commencing with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m., the evening’s
festivities include <STRONG>a crowning of GLTF’s Prom King and Queen, Tim and
Lynn Pistell</STRONG>, a <STRONG>robust silent auction</STRONG>, entertainment
provided by <STRONG>the acclaimed dance band <EM>The Bottom Line</EM></STRONG>
and a gourmet dinner created by <STRONG>Marigold
Catering</STRONG>.<BR><BR><STRONG>“At <EM>Shakespeare’s Prom Night</EM>, there
are no chaperones…just a whole lot of fun,” said GLTF Benefit Chair, Robyn
Barrie.</STRONG> “Great Lakes Theater Festival’s yearly benefit has become
a real favorite of the community over the past several seasons because it is
<EM>a fun night out</EM>. I promise that this year is no different.
Sample our spiked punch at the door, enjoy the extraordinary musical
entertainment of one of our region’s finest dance bands, savor Marigold
Catering’s fine cuisine and mix and mingle with Festival friends and family -
all while supporting a great cause. It’s going to be a blast! If you’ve never
been to a Great Lakes Theater Festival benefit before, this is the year to join
us.”<BR><BR><STRONG>Shakespeare’s Prom Night playfully embraces many of the
signature elements traditionally associated with a high school prom.</STRONG>
Patrons are encouraged to <STRONG>don vintage prom wear from all eras</STRONG>
or wear classic cocktail apparel. Partygoers are also invited to continue their
prom celebration by attending an <STRONG>optional after-prom party at the
Wyndham Hotel at PlayhouseSquare’s <EM>Blue Bar</EM></STRONG>. A special,
after-prom room-rate of $99 (plus tax) is available at the Wyndham for patrons
who wish to extend their stay overnight in downtown Cleveland. To reserve a room
and secure the special after-prom rate, interested parties should contact the
Wyndham at (866) 270-6768 or (216) 615-7500 and ask for the Great Lakes Theater
Festival room block by May 2nd.<BR><BR><STRONG>The Shakespeare’s Prom Night
silent auction features dozens of amazing and unique items</STRONG>, highlighted
by <STRONG>weekend theater trips to San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC and
Denver</STRONG>, a special <STRONG>batting practice experience with the
Indians</STRONG> and other sports packages, a <STRONG>private piano performance
with 2007 Grammy Award winner Angelin Chang</STRONG>, and other great
opportunities.<BR><BR><STRONG>Individual tickets for Shakespeare’s Prom Night
start at $250.</STRONG> Corporate tables for the event begin at
$3,500. For <STRONG>ticket reservations or additional
information</STRONG>, contact GLTF’s Development Office at <STRONG>(216)
241-5490 x328</STRONG> or <A
href="mailto:jlaurenzana@greatlakestheater.org"><STRONG>jlaurenzana@greatlakestheater.org</STRONG></A>.<BR><BR>#
# #<BR><BR><STRONG>Media Contact:<BR></STRONG></FONT></FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Todd Krispinsky<BR>Marketing and
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