Hackatack's New Season Helps Non-Profits Raise Funds In 09

From child abuse prevention to senior citizen disaster preparedness, Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick is continuing a tradition of helping non-profits' raise funds this year. According to Mike Maloney of South Berwick - Eliot Rotary Club, "Partnering with the York County Elder Abuse Task Force, we host an evening at the theater, raising both funds and awareness to help prevent Elder abuse and neglect. A significant portion of ticket sales from that evening will go toward the purchase of HOME bags for seniors. These bags will contain essential items to be used by seniors in the event of a sudden evacuation due to natural or manmade disaster."

Other Organizations to benefit from special nights at Hackmatack this summer include The Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County and Zonta International of York County. Zonta is made up of executives and professionals who work together to advance the status of women through service and advocacy.

Michael Guptill of Hackmatack Playhouse said that these fundraising opportunities include sharing the proceeds from ticket sales and can include use of their tent, grounds, and other facilities for a reception, barbeque, or social. Guptill reports, "There is no obligation as far as specific numbers of tickets that are required to be sold and non-profits can raise as much as $3,000 in one night." Other organizations are encouraged to inquire.

The 37th season at Hackmatack Playhouse (Route 9, Berwick, Maine) this summer includes Our Town, Anything Goes, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and The Producers.

Tickets are now on sale. as the Hackmatack Playhouse continues a tradition of affordable ticket prices with student, senior, and group discounts. Tickets are available on-line at www.Hackmatack.org or by phone, 207-698-1807. More information about fundraising opportunities is available by contacting Guptill at that number or by email, hackplayhouse@aol.com.

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