VTA Presents Showing of Animal House 8/6-8

Toga! Toga! Toga! Put on your favorite college t-shirt and join Victoria Theatre Association for the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series presentation of, Animal House. Directed by John Landis and considered number one on Bravo's 100 Funniest Movies, Animal House comes to the historic Victoria Theatre in Dayton for three performances from August 6 -August 8.

In addition to the free popcorn and soda the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series always offers, there will also be a $5 per person beer tasting sponsored by Heidelberg Distributing on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7!

Animal House- a hilarious comedy that follows the men of the Delta fraternity's escapades with wild toga parties, road trips, and practical jokes galore- begins with two freshman students who want to pledge a fraternity and decide that they fit in perfectly with the shenanigans of John "Bluto" Blutarsky (John Belushi) and the brothers of Delta Tau Chi. However, due to repeated conduct violations, run-ins with other fraternities and challenges to the college administration (the nasty Dean Wormer), Delta Tau Chi is about to be kicked off campus and its members expelled. Follow the Deltas in their journey to prove they belong at Faber College - partying all the way!

Based on the college experiences of Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller and Harold Ramis, Animal House became one of the most profitable movies of all time. Since its initial release, the film has gained an estimated return of more than $141 million in the form of video and DVDs
It won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Non-Musical Motion Picture and, in 2001the United States Library of Congress deemed the film culturally significant and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Please note: Animal House is rated R is not suitable for those under 17 unless they are accompanied by an adult.

SPECIAL EVENT!

What would make a showing of Animal House complete? How about a Beer-Tasting, sponsored by Heidelberg Distributing? For $10/person (including the price of the movie ticket) patrons may sample summer beers beginning at 6:30 PM. Beer-Tastings will be held Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7.

Films are shown at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays in the Victoria Theatre. Recreating the feel of the old-time Victory movie palace, guests may enjoy free popcorn and soda in the lobby beginning one hour prior to show time, the Mighty Wurlitzer organ concert beginning 30 minutes prior to show time, and a classic cartoon just before the movie. Tickets are just $5 each, or $26 for a 10-ticket passbook.

Individual tickets are available day-of-show at the Victoria Theatre box office, beginning one hour prior to show time. Passbooks are a great way to experience all eleven films or bring friends and family to one film and save almost half the amount you would spend on individual tickets! Passbooks are on sale now through Ticket Center Stage.

Tickets may be purchased at the Center Stage Box Office, located in downtown Dayton, by phone at (937) 228-3630 or toll free (888) 228-3630, or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com - click on Victoria Theatre Association, then Michelob Ultra Cool Films.

For the full scoop on this summer's series, including video clips and much more, go to www.victoriatheatre.com and click on "Michelob Ultra Cool Films." Be sure to also visit our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for exclusive Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series updates, trivia and special offers.

2009-2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series line-up

Indiana Jones Weekend-Aug. 13, 14, and 15
It wouldn't be summer without a blockbuster or two. How about three? This summer, the Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series pays tribute to Indiana Jones, with three classics from the adventure collection: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Aug. 13; Temple of Doom (1984), Aug. 14; and The Last Crusade (1989), Aug. 15. Join Indy as he escapes Nazis, ritual sacrifice, and, of course, snakes.

Casablanca (1942) - Aug. 20-22
Black & White 102 mins
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains

Ilsa may never actually say "play it again, Sam," but Casablanca is still one of America's most beloved and romantic films. The timeless story of Rick and Ilsa and the war that kept them apart (and brought them together) stars Humphrey Bogart in his first romantic lead and Ingrid Bergman in her most famous role. Nominated for eight Academy Awards®, Casablanca won Best Director and Best Picture in 1943.

Fiddler on the Roof (1971) - Aug. 27-29
Color 181mins
Directed by Norman Jewison
Starring Chaim Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon

In this musical based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem, Tevye the milkman tries to balance tradition, religion and marrying off his daughters in pre-revolutionary Russia. Fiddler on the Roof was nominated for 1971's Academy Award® for Best Picture.

For more information about Victoria Theatre Association's entire 2010-2011 season, visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

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