Hill Country Community Theatre to Auction Off Ornament

The Hill Country Community Theatre will be raffling off a handmade Christmas ornament created by Mary Dougherty. Mary Dougherty's exceptional hand-painted ornaments have won the honor of decorating Christmas trees in the White House, the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress. A Horseshoe Bay resident, Mary's creative scenic paintings have decorated the Hill Country Community Theatre stage many times.

The Hill Country Community Theatre is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization and depends upon contributions from the public in order to produce live theatre. The funds generated by this raffle will go directly to HCCT to support its programs and services.

"We are so grateful and honored that Mary created this one of a kind ornament specifically to help the theatre," said Mike Rademaekers, executive director of HCCT. "It is exquisite and unique. The detail is amazing. Mary is truly a gifted artist. I wish I could keep it for my own tree!"

Raffle tickets may be purchased at the Hill Country Community Theatre before each showing of "A Christmas Carol" and during intermission. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each, or 5 for $20.00. You do not have to buy show tickets to enter the raffle. The drawing will be held after the final performance on December 14. Raffle ticket holders do not have to be present to win. For more information, please call the theatre's administration office at 830-693-2474.

"A Christmas Carol" runs at HCCT from December 4th through the 14th, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 2:15 PM. Tickets for the show are $20.00 for adults and $10 for children and students with valid ID.

The Hill Country Community Theatre's mission is to present and promote quality theatre activities and programs that entertain, educate and encourage community participation in the support of performance and related cultural arts. Since 1985, the Hill Country Community Theatre has served the public as a showcase for extraordinary local talent. HCCT is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in Texas.