[Capdist-announce] PRESS RELEASE: WAM Theatre Stars in the Orchard Gala July 14

[Gail Burns]

July 5, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Gail Burns, Marketing and Publicity Associate

www.wamtheatre.com <http://www.wamtheatre.com/#_blank>

pr at wamtheatre.com; 518.243.9627

Benefit Press Photos can be found at:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wamtheatre/albums/72157668737555216/with/19630068388/


WAM Theatre Announces Benefit Night at Hilltop Orchards July 14

LENOX, MA (July 5, 2016) – Tickets are selling well for “Stars in the
Orchard,” WAM Theatre’s 2016 benefit, a magical midsummer night’s cocktail
party hosted by Hilltop Orchards in Richmond, MA on Thursday, July 14 at
6:30pm - rain or shine! The entertainment begins the moment guests arrive
at the 200-acre apple orchard with the exuberant sounds of the Expandable
Brass Band playing at the twilight cocktail hour.

“Raucous, and full of fun, the Expandable Brass Band is dedicated to
spreading joyful music to the people of Western Massachusetts. I heard them
a few years ago and loved them. The joy they bring is infectious. I’m
delighted they will launch our summer benefit evening celebrating WAM and
our mission. At $50 a ticket, WAM’s benefit is a guaranteed fun time for
all!” said Kristen van Ginhoven, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of WAM
Theatre.

The festivities include the announcement of WAM’s 2016 beneficiary, a sneak
peak of WAM’s fall show and WAM’s education work, and announcement of the
inaugural WAMily Awards. Hearty hors d’oeuvres and their famous apple cider
donuts will be catered by Hilltop Orchards, and the cash bar will be well
stocked with wines made on site by Furnace Winery.

Come ready to bid at both the silent and  Raise the Paddle auctions with
proceeds going to WAM Events and Education.  Two exciting package deals
anchor the auctions - a Pampering Berkshire Staycation Package with lodging
at the Red Lion Inn, a spa day at Cranwell and dinner at Rouge Restaurant,
and a Berkshire Theatre Lovers' Bonanza with two tickets each to shows at
the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington
Stage Company, Shakespeare & Company, and WAM Theatre. Other auction items
include a photography session with Edward Acker; a haircut with Peter at
the Peter Alvarez Salon; pearl earrings from Laurie and Lisa Designs; a
large Berkshire Boodle Pail from Berkshire Treats filled with locally made
cookies, granola, biscotti and chocolates; and a gift certificate to Methuselah
Bar and Lounge in Pittsfield.

Over the past six seasons WAM Theatre has donated more than $21,000 to
eight local and global non-profit organizations. As a special part of this
benefit evening, guests will be the first to learn who will be the 2016
beneficiary of this year’s Mainstage production, the American Premiere of The
Bakelite Masterpiece by Kate Cayley, starring David Adkins and Corinna May
and directed by van Ginhoven. A co-production with Berkshire Theatre Group,
the production will run September 29-October 23 at the Unicorn Theatre in
Stockbridge. The director, some of the cast and creative team, and other
special guests will be on hand at the July 14 benefit to meet and mingle
with the crowd.

Tickets are $50 and are on sale at <http://www.wamtheatre.com>
http://www.wamtheatre.com/stars-in-the-orchard-2016/ or 1-800-838-3006.

Stars in the Orchards is a festive event for all ages. Hilltop Orchards is
handicap accessible.

OUR SEASON SPONSORS

Our 2016 sponsors include the Adams Community Bank, Brabson Library &
Educational Foundation, Berkshire Magazine, Berkshire Sterile
Manufacturing, Canyon Ranch, Custom Business Solution, Dylandale
Foundation, Feigenbaum Foundation, Garden Gables, Greylock Federal Credit
Union, Guido's Fresh Marketplace, International Schools Theatre
Association, Interprint, Dr. Jay Wise, DDS & Dr. Casey Jones, DMD,  Jon
Gotterer DMD, Keator Group, LLC, Lenox Education Enrichment Fund,
Massachusetts Cultural Council, MAXYMILLIAN Technologies, Nina Molin MD,
No. Six Depot Roastery and Café, Petricca Industries, Pittsfield
Cooperative Bank, RB Design Co., The Rookwood Inn, Rouge Restaurant &
Bistro, Toole Insurance, A. von Schlegell & Co., The Sherman Investment
Group-RBC Wealth Management, and Zabian's Fine Jewelers.

WAM Theatre is also supported in part by grants from the Lenox,
Alford-Egremont, Pittsfield Cultural Council, Cultural Council of Northern
Berkshires , Washington Cultural Council, Monterey Cultural Council,
Stockbridge Cultural Council, West Stockbridge Cultural Council, Richmond
Cultural Council – local agencies that are supported by the Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency.

ABOUT WAM THEATRE

Based in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, WAM Theatre is Where Arts and
Activism Meet. The company was co-founded in 2010 by Canadian director,
actor, educator, and producer Kristen van Ginhoven. WAM’s vision is to
create opportunity for women and girls through the mission of theatre as
philanthropy.

Inspired by the book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for
Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, WAM donates a
portion of the proceeds from its theatrical events to organizations that
benefit women and girls.

Over the past six years, WAM Theatre has donated more than $21,000 to eight
nonprofit organizations and provided paid work to more than 175 theatre
artists. In addition to the main stage productions and special events, WAM
Theatre’s activities include a comprehensive educational outreach program
and the Fresh Takes Play Reading Series. For more information, visit
www.WAMTheatre.com

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Gail M. Burns

*Marketing + Publicity Associate*
www.WAMTheatre.com <http://www.wamtheatre.com/>
413-274-8122

*Our 7th Season:*Special  <http://www.wamtheatre.com/special/>| 24hr Project
<http://www.wamtheatre.com/2016-24-hour-theatre-project/> | Fresh Takes
<http://www.wamtheatre.com/fresh-takes-2016/> | Stars in the Orchard
<http://www.wamtheatre.com/stars-in-the-orchard-2016/> | Bakelite
Masterpiece <http://www.wamtheatre.com/the-bakelite-masterpiece/>

Make a donation now
<https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/WAMTheatreInc/donate.html> to WAM
Theatre!
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