Second Thought Theatre Announces Details for STATE OF MIND 2016

Second Thought Theatre announced today details for this year's Second Thought State of Mind, an event celebrating STT and gathering support for the award-winning theatre company. The third annual Second Thought State of Mind invites guests to an evening of fun and fundraising featuring entertainment by Liz Mikel. Second Thought State of Mind will take place on Friday, November 4 at Sammons Center for the Arts.

"This year's Second Thought State of Mind will build on the success of the last two years' events, which provided significant funds for our artistic work. The event has grown so much that we have moved to Sammons Center, a larger venue." said Karol Omlor, Second Thought State of Mind 2016 event chair. "This year Liz Mikel, a beloved Dallas entertainer, is going to perform. Her dynamic voice and presence will help set the perfect tone for a vibrant evening in support of Second Thought Theatre."

This year's Second Thought State of Mind begins with cocktails and festive fare at 7:00 p.m., followed by Liz Mikel performing her cabaret show Songs in the Key of L.I.Z. accompanied by a live band. At 9:00 p.m., guests will be invited to Fund the Mission by providing financial support to Second Thought Theatre. Rob McCollum will emcee. Cocktails and mingling with Second Thought artists and supporters will finish the evening. Those who Fund the Mission prior to the event will also be invited to a special Mix and Mingle party at 6:00 p.m.

Second Thought Theatre recently released the details of its 2017 season, which includes two area premieres and a world premiere by a local playwright. "We are making some big changes in preparation for our 2017 season." said Alex Organ, Second Thought Theatre Artistic Director. "And we look forward to sharing our goals, successes, and plans for the future with our supporters at State of Mind."

Individual tickets for Second Thought State of Mind are $60 each and may be purchased online at 2TT.co or by phone at (866) 811-4111. New for guests this year is the option to purchase a 2017 Season Subscription and State of Mind Combo ticket, providing the guest with three tickets redeemable for any show in the 2017 season plus a discounted ticket to State of Mind, for a savings of $10. Guests may also contribute to the Fund the Mission portion of the evening prior to event by visiting 2TT.co. Complete Fund the Mission donor levels and benefits are available online. State of Mind will take place at Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75219. Each ticket includes entry to the event, drinks and a light dinner.

Liz Mikel is a multifaceted artist who has been a staple in the DFW Arts scene for more than 20 years. Ms. Mikel has toured both nationally and abroad and has worked alongside some of the industry's biggest celebrities. Her recurring role as CorrIna Williams on NBC's Emmy Award winning series Friday Night Lights tugged the heartstrings of viewers and critics alike. She has appeared in multiple major motion pictures including the Martin Lawrence blockbuster Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Ben Stiller's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and alongside Dan Akroyd in the JAmes Brown biopic Get On Up. As a vocalist, Liz has opened for Erykah Badu, Branford Marsalis, Isaac Hayes, Joan Rivers, Gennifer Flowers, Chrisette Michele, Ledisi, and Blues legend Lucky Peterson. Mikel received rave reviews in both her Off-Broadway and Broadway debuts as the all-knowing muse/madam, Hetaira, in the Douglas Carter Beane musical Lysistrata Jones. Liz has been lauded for her artistic achievements by publications and organizations all over Dallas, including being selected by the Dallas Observer as one of the city's 30 People to Watch 2013. Liz is a proud member of the Diane and Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company at the Dallas Theater Center.

Second Thought Theatre (STT) provides an intimate and unique theatrical experience by empowering top local theater artists to take risks, and by showcasing writers who boldly tackle the difficult and demanding questions of our rapidly changing world.

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