Bark-Humbug! Goodman Theatre Presents 2nd Annual 'POOCH ON SCROOGE,' 11/14

The holiday tradition of kids posing for photos with Old Saint Nick goes to the dogs when Goodman Theatre hosts its 2nd annual "Pooch on Scrooge" on Saturday November 14, from 9:00am to 11:30am at the theater.

Well-behaved dogs-on-leashes have been encouraged to dress up for the occasion and pose for a "quick take" portrait with Ebenezer Scrooge of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (running in the Albert Theatre November 20 & December 31, 2009), by celebrated photographer David Sutton.

The event is free, though the Goodman suggests a donation of $10 for Season of Concern, a local organization which provides compassionate care to those in the theater community experiencing the effects of catastrophic illness. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online by visiting www.GoodmanTheatre.org/PoochOnScrooge.  Those who reserve here will be automatically entered to win a free sitting with David Sutton at Sutton Studios.

Named "America's Best Pet Photographer" by Forbes FYI, David Sutton has been photographing pets for over 15 years. His portraits of people and their pets have been featured extensively in national media including The Today Show and Animal Planet, as well as in the Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, Chicago Sun-Times and Crain's Chicago Business. He has also exhibited his work in a number of prestigious venues including Hermé s of Paris and Takishimaya New York.

Each dog owner will receive a digital photo of their "Pooch on Scrooge," perfect for holiday cards, witty e-mails and refrigerator doors. The hound in the best holiday attire will win a gift basket, compliments of Barker and Meowsky & A Paw Firm, including tickets to the Goodman's 32nd annual production of A Christmas Carol.

Goodman Theatre will admit only well-behaved, child-friendly, house-trained dogs on leashes. Owners should not bring aggressive/anti-social dogs or dogs that bite. The Goodman reserves the right to ask owners with poorly behaved dogs to leave the event.

A Christmas Carol performances begin November 20 (opening night is November 29) and run through December 31 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre. Tickets are $25 & $74 and may be purchased online at GoodmanTheatre.org, at the Goodman Theatre Box Office or by phone at 312.443.3800. Harris Bank is the Major Corporate Sponsor and Aon Corporation, AT&T and Chapman and Cutler are Corporate Sponsor Partners.

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