Stages Theatre Company Hosts Fundraising Event

Stages Theatre Company is hosting its annual fundraising event, Snowball, Sunday, Jan. 31, which features a special performance of the current production The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.

Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event begins at 4:30 p.m. with a performance of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats the classic 1963 Caldecott Award winner. Following the performance, attendees are welcome to enjoy a boxed dinner, entertainment and activities including a giant slide and rock wall, family portraits, crafts, a mini-dance workshop and activities by the Minnesota Science Museum. The event also includes a silent auction table filled with unique items related to the show titles in Stages Theatre Company 2009-10 season productions.

The annual fundraising event has grown in size and attendance over the years. "Our annual event has become very popular with families looking for a fun, enriching and worthwhile activity to partake in with their children. Attendance grows each year and we believe this is because families see real value in what our benefit offers - supporting Stages Theatre Company's youth-focused mission," says Development Director Jill Harper.

General admission is $40 per person, but there is an option to purchase patron tickets for $250 (four tickets), $500 (six tickets), $1,000 (eight tickets, plus two 2010-11 season STC tickets) and $2,500 (10 tickets, plus four 2010-11 season STC tickets). Proceeds from tickets and the silent auction will support STC's various youth programs. For more information, visit www.stagestheatre.org/special_events.htm. To purchase tickets, please call the box office at (952) 979-1111, Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.

Stages Theatre Company was founded in 1984 and since then has grown to become one of the largest professional theatres for young audiences in the country. We engage young artists with themes relevant to their lives and involve them in creating magical works featuring young people in meaningful roles. Through theatrical productions, workshops, conservatory classes and other outreach programs, Stages Theatre Company annually serves more than 125,000 young people and their families.