Detroit Repertory Theatre Holds Annual Black Tie Awards Night Tonight

Michigan's longest running, non-profit, professional theatre, the Detroit Repertory Theatre will hold its Annual Black Tie Awards Night and Homecoming Celebration and Performance tonight, November 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. The Black Tie is the Annual Major Fundraiser for the Theatre. Funds raised at the benefit go to the Theatre's Working Capitol Fund. The Fund is used to help the Theatre meet financial obligations in a timely and efficient manner and help set the table for the generations ahead.

Painting of the Detroit Repertory Theatre by Jerome Ferretti The Detroit Repertory Theatre's artistic commitment and accomplishments help keep Detroit's rebirth active and alive. The Annual Black Tie Homecoming unites past Detroit Repertory Theatre artists and actors, ??loyal patrons of the Theatre and civic minded Citizens who value the Detroit Rep's contributions to the cultural life of Metropolitan Detroit in an effort to bring hope to the community, vitality to the city and a promise of a future for the City of Detroit and the Detroit Repertory Theatre.

The Detroit Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce Sponsors of the Black Tie are Quicken Loans, Ford Motor Company Fund, MGM Grand Detroit, UAW Region 1A, St. John Providence Health System, Domino's Pizza and Greektown Casino. Media Sponsor is Between the Lines Newspaper.

Individual tickets are $75 and include a champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception followed by a ceremony hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies, noted TV host and Author, Amyre Makupson. Noted Detroit Attorney and Arts Aficionado, Wilson Copeland, II will give a keynote speech about the importance of the arts and legacy of the Detroit Repertory Theatre, followed by the annual presentation of awards to the Best Artists of the 14/15 Season as voted by the Theatre's Subscribers.

The evening will feature a presentation of the first play of the Rep's 59th Season, the World Premiere comedy HERB THE GREEN KNIGHT by Emory Wilson. The night winds down with a Champagne and Dessert Afterglow in the Lobby Gallery with the Detroit Rep's Artists of the past, present and future.

Black Tie is Optional. Tickets for the special evening may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (313) 868-1347 with a Visa or MasterCard, with no surcharge. The Detroit Repertory Theatre is located in the geographical heart of Detroit at 13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit MI 48238. Parking is attended, adjacent, fenced-in and free. More information may be found on the Rep website: www.detroitreptheatre.com