The Contemporary Theater Company to Host Masquerade Gala

The Contemporary Theater Company hosts its 6th Annual Masquerade Gala on November 20 at 7 p.m. at the beautiful Towers in Narragansett. The event features over a dozen outstanding raffle prizes, live music from Take It to the Bridge, a cash bar, and a 50/50 raffle. The gala is an elegant evening of fun and entertainment to benefit the Contemporary Theater Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Festive attire and costumes are encouraged, with a prize this year for the Best Dressed.

The Masquerade Gala is the anchor of the Contemporary Theater Company's events calendar, which also includes a Farm Dinner, Christmas Cocktail Cabaret, Valentine's Chocolate and Wine Tasting, and a Fairy Tea Party.

"The Masquerade Gala is our biggest party of the year," says Communications Director Maggie Cady. "The Towers are the perfect backdrop for a night of socializing, dancing, and entertainment, all benefiting and celebrating the Contemporary Theater Company."

Tickets are $40, or complimentary for patrons with a membership, and are available at the Contemporary Theater Company's website, www.contemporarytheatercompany.com/box-office, or by calling the box office at 401-218-0282.

Calendar of Events

Sweeney Todd, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler

Nov 12-14 at 7 p.m. *EXTENDED DATES* Nov 19, 22 at 7 p.m. Nov 21 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: Fri - Sun - $25, Thursday - Pay-What-You-Can, Student tickets - $15, Senior Discount on Sundays - $18, Box Office: 401-218-0282

http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

A dark and comedic thriller musical by Stephen Sondheim. Imprisoned for fifteen years, Sweeney Todd seeks revenge against the man who destroyed his life, and takes up a murderous and profitable enterprise with a pie-maker. A beautiful music score accompanies a tale that combines horror, comedy, and heart.

Planet Christmas by Andy Hoover

Dec 4-5, 10-12, 17-20 at 7 p.m., Dec 13, 20 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: Fri - Sun - $25, Thursday - Pay-What-You-Can, Student tickets - $15, Senior Discount on Sundays - $18, Box Office: 401-218-0282

http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

In this world premiere, see Christmas in the past, present, and future in the small beach town of Fir Beach, from a Christmas tree farm to blow-out sales at Planet Christmas. Hilarious, poignant, and everything in between, Planet Christmas has something for everyone.

Micetro Improv

Every Friday, 9:30 p.m., Tickets: $8, Box Office: 401-218-0282

http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

Our troupe of improvisers make up scenes and songs on-the-spot to compete for your vote and the title of Micetro!

www.contemporarytheatercompany.com

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