Photo Flash: About Face Presents WONKA BALL 2011: A Royal Wedding

"The Wonka Ball has always been one of Chicago's most fun, dynamic, over-the-top fundraising events," comments About Face Executive Director Jason Held. "But this year, we also use the occasion to mark the historic passage of Illinois' Civil Union Act and celebrate AFT's 15th anniversary as a leader in Chicago's theatre community," adds Held.
WONKA BALL's 600 guests will be treated like queens and kings at this year's stunning new party venue where the evening will include a silent auction, open bar, mouth-watering edibles from some of Chicago's best restaurants including Atwood Café, Garrett Popcorn, J&L Catering, Polo Café, Terry's Toffees and more. WONKA BALL wouldn't be complete without plenty of music, dancing, entertainment and of course lots of surprises-including a "Wonka-style" visit from Queen Elizabeth herself!

WONKA will also include the presentation of the Leppen Leadership Awards. Named for About Face Youth Theatre supporter MichaelLeppen, the annual honor recognizes those whose efforts on behalf of About Face Theatre and the LGBTQA community, empower youth leaders to take action and encourage LGBTQA adults and youth to create intergenerational dialogue and understanding.
Proceeds from the WONKA BALL support About Face Theatre programming including itsgroundbreaking Youth Theatre, which creates critically acclaimed new work by and about LGBTQA youth and their allies. The Youth Theatre has performed on major stages across the country, and, through its outreach tour, changes the lives of thousands of young people each year. AFT also boasts its annual, award-winning main stage season and the ambitious XYZ Festival of New Works
WONKA BALL 2011 Co-Chairs to date include: John Barry & Daniel Otto and AFT Artistic Associates Amy Matheny and Benjamin Sprunger.

Event: WONKA BALL 2011: A Royal Wedding
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 6:30 pm (VIP reception at 5:30 pm)
Location: School of the Art Institute Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave.
Details: Featuring a silent auction, open bar, delicious food, music, dancing and other entertaiment.
Tickets: $250/VIP reception or $150/general admission. For tickets, visit www.aboutfacetheatre.com or call 773-784-8565.

WONKA BALL 2011 sponsors include: Atwood Café, Garrett Popcorn, J&L Catering, Polo Café, Robert Mondavi Wines, Sidetrack, Terry's Toffees and YES! Vodka.
About Face Theatre (Bonnie Metzgar, Artistic Director; Jason Held, Executive Director) is one of Chicago's most acclaimed theatre companies, and is a national leader in the development of new work exploring gender and sexual identity. Since its founding by Kyle Hall and Eric Rosen in 1995, the company has premiered more than 30 new plays by writers and directors who have been recognized with several Tony Awards, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, The MacArthur Fellowship and dozens of Joseph Jefferson Awards.

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