Purple Rose Theater Co Hosts BEST OF FRIENDS Gala 10/10

Sunday, October 10, The Purple Rose Theatre Company 20th Anniversary Season is off and running with an amazing new benefit that will be strikingly different from all others.

The celebration begins with a private sneak preview of the dress rehearsal of Jeff Daniel's new play, Best of Friends. For the first time, guests can see the dress rehearsal of a Rose world premiere and be able to discuss the play with the playwright, the director, cast and designers.

The Gala, hosted by Sheila & Steve Hamp, includes wine and hors d'oeuvres at 5:00 pm, followed by the play, conversation, and dinner with the playwright and artists.

With this Gala, guests will have a behind-the-scenes pass to see how the "sausage is made" - actually, to be part of the making! What goes on at a rehearsal? What changes are made? How will their reactions, insights, and opinions change the final staging of the play? To answer this last question, along with a Gala ticket, guests will receive a half-price ticket to see Best of Friends again, staged in its final form.

Don't miss this unique celebration. Benefit tickets are $250 per person ($150 of this amount is eligible for a tax deduction). For tickets and information, contact the Purple Rose at 734.433.7782 or ReachUs@purplerosetheatre.org.

Funds raised from this benefit will provide critical support for The Purple Rose Theatre Company, a nationally acclaimed, award-winning, non-profit theatre.

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