KC Rep to Host 2016 Annual Gala in May

Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced today its gala, A Fearless Fête - KC Rep Rocks, May 20, from 7- 11pm to be held at the newly renovated Spencer Theatre, located in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry at UMKC. The celebration will shine a spotlight on the beautiful renovation of KC Rep's main stage and underscore KC Rep's ability to produce fantastically entertaining and inspiring work in an electrifying salute to rock musicals. Proceeds from A Fearless Fête support the art KC Rep creates on stage and the kids in Kansas City KC Rep serves through outreach programs. The Honorary Chairs are David and Geri Frantze.

"KC Rep has a special place in my heart," stated David Frantze, honorary chair. "I worked there as a college student (always backstage!), and to this day I am convinced that the creative people I came in contact with helped me to become a more creative person. That allowed me to be a better attorney and counselor than others who did not contact creativity like I did. Also, the essence of the theatre technical person is to figure out a way to accomplish the objective, and that became an essential part of how I came to practice law as an attorney. I truly benefited from my involvement with KC Rep, and I was happy to try to give back when we were asked to serve."

The evening will include:

• A live show featuring songs from some of your favorite rock musicals
• Rock & Roll themed temporary tattoos, make-up station, Guitar Hero, and more!
• Lavish hors d'oeuvres from over a dozen of KC's best restaurants including Grunauer, La Bodega, and Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange
• Specialty cocktails crafted by Julep
• Silent and live auctions, featuring exclusive items and one-of-a-kind KC Rep experiences
• Attire: Rocker style. No black tie, please. Need some inspiration? Visit our Pinterest page: https://www.pinterest.com/kcrep/2016-gala-attire/

Gala Leadership

In addition to the Honorary Chairs David and Geri Frantze, Hospitality Chairs are Ashley Smitka and Jason Thomas. Members of the Auction Committee are:

Auction Committee:

Erica Austin

Jessica Chanos

Becky and Brett Gordon

Tammy Ham

Rita Hayes

Carol Logan

Members of the Corporate Sponsorship Committee are:

Irvin V. Belzer

Mark Donovan

Deanna Graves

Leah Huddleston
Cliff Illig

Mark Jorgenson

Mike Lochmann

Tim Marchesi

Tom McDonnell

Brad Sprong

Bert Trucksess

Richard Wetzel

Vanguard Sponsors are David and Geri Frantze and Stinson Leonard Street.

Tickets

For more details or to purchase a sponsorship or tickets please contact Amanda Middaugh at 816-235-1489 or middaugham@KCRep.org or visit us at www.KCRep.org/a-fearless-fete-2016

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