Luna Stage to Honor Chase Foundation at Year-End Benefit Celebration, 6/12

Luna Stage celebrates the close of its 21st season and looks to the future with a year end benefit celebration on June 12th, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the theatre in West Orange.

The evening will feature hors d'oeuvres, wine, dessert, music and good cheer as the company reflects upon a successful four years in the emerging Valley Arts District of Orange and West Orange and looks to a 22nd season that will include three world premieres of new plays developed at Luna Stage.

Award-winning actress, singer, producer and artistic activist, Suzzanne Douglas will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening and may even favor us with a song or two. Music will provided by pianist Can Olgun.

Luna Stage will honor Elliott D. Lee of The Chase Foundation with the company's annual Community Service Award. Mr. Lee will accept on behalf of JPMorgan Chase & Co. The Chase Foundation was instrumental in bringing Luna Stage to the Valley four years ago, and generously supported the renovation of the company's home at 555 Valley Road.

Individual tickets to the benefit celebration are $75 and may be purchased online at lunastage.org or by phone or in person Tuesday-Friday from 10am-3pm. For information on sponsorship opportunities and pricing, please contact John Lewis at john.lewis@lunastage.org or (973) 395-5551.

For over two decades, Luna Stage has produced thought-provoking theatre that gives voice to emerging American playwrights and re-examines contemporary and classic plays that speak to our times. As producer, educator and innovator, Luna Stage is committed to collaborating with artists of multiple disciplines and community partners to illuminate the diverse perspectives of society.

Luna Stage, a proud member of Valley Arts, is located at 555 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ 07052. 973-395-5551. www.lunastage.org. The theatre is handicapped accessible and offers assistive listening devices.