Georgia Shakespeare Honors Bob & Margaret Reiser At Bard's Bash 2009 5/30

Georgia Shakespeare honors Atlanta arts advocates Bob and Margaret Reiser with the inaugural Spirit of Will Award which will be presented at the theatre's annual fundraiser Bard's Bash 2009: A Mad Hatter Gala, Saturday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Conant Performing Arts Center (4484 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319). Tickets to the event are $150 each and all proceeds benefit Georgia Shakespeare's educational programs, including the upcoming production Alice in Wonderland.

"The Spirit of Will Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to both Georgia Shakespeare and the Atlanta arts community as a whole," said Producing Artistic Director Richard Garner. "From the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to the Botanical Gardens to the ALLIANCE THEATRE and Georgia Shakespeare, the Reiser name is synonymous with support, encouragement, and enthusiasm for the arts. Bob and Margaret are true believers of the impact the arts have on our everyday lives as well as the power the arts can have on an individual, a school, or a city. On behalf of the artists, staff, and Board of Trustees of Georgia Shakespeare, we are honored to be presenting Bob and Margaret Reiser with our first Spirit of Will Award."

In addition to the award presentation, Bard's Bash 2009: A Mad Hatter Gala will feature dinner catered by Dennis Dean Catering, cocktails, a silent auction, and a live auction headed by Georgia Shakespeare associate artist and local comedian Rob Cleveland.

Items on the auction block include:
Movie and Dinner for 24 at the private home of former AJC film critic Eleanor Ringel Cater
"CONTENTMENT," an original 24" x 36" oil on canvas by Elizabeth Stockton (also includes an in-home wine visit with the artist)
A Mystery Trip to an exciting destination featuring luxury hotel accommodations and airfare courtesy of AirTran Airways
a week at a private home in Rosemary Beach, FL
lunch with Zoo Atlanta President and CEO Dennis Kelly and his wife Debby (President, Georgia Shakespeare Board of Trustees) followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo and a rare animal encounter
the opportunity to be a Fighter Pilot for a Day
original art by Carolyn Carr
a walk-on role in Georgia Shakespeare's summer production Titus Andronicus
dinner in your home for you and nine guests prepared by Dennis Dean
spa packages
pottery
jewelry
theatre packages and more.
Tickets are $150 each and may be purchased by calling 404.264.0020 or online at www.gashakespeare.org. Tables of ten are available starting at $1500.
Bard's Bash 2009: A Mad Hatter Gala is co-chaired by Ashley Preisinger and Amanda Trevelino. The Patron Committee is chaired by Katy Pattillo and the Auction Committee is chaired by Cheryl Zander.

Founded in 1986, Georgia Shakespeare creates thoughtful, bold and passionate interpretations of a diverse body of work rooted in Shakespeare and branching out to embrace the best writers and ideas of all eras. On the stage and through educational programming, Georgia Shakespeare strives to entertain, to ignite the imagination, and to creatively explore the journey of the human spirit. For more information, visit www.gashakespeare.org.

 

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