People's Light & Theatre Honors Jerry Spinelli at Annual Auction

The People's Light & Theatre Live Auction to benefit Arts Discovery takes place Friday, April 19, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm at the Main Stage and The Farmhouse. Shannon & Steven J. Reiss chair this exciting event. The evening includes a sneak peek of the World Premiere of Stargirl, adapted by Y. York from the novel by Jerry Spinelli, directed by Samantha Bellomo. The evening continues with a silent and live auction, an elegant seated dinner by The Farmhouse, and a raffle drawing for a stay at a luxury Tuscany villa. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355.

The People's Light Live Auction is the premier fundraising event for our theatre's comprehensive education program Arts Discovery. Participation in the event helps People's Light achieve our goal of $110,000 for Arts Discovery. Reaching more than 30,000 children throughout our region annually, these programs taught by professional teaching artists provide high-quality, enriching theatre experiences, both in the classroom and on stage. Arts Discovery programs on our campus and in schools create a diverse and supportive environment where students are encouraged to take risks and grow.

"The Arts Discovery program at People's Light encourages each child to discover themselves and work together to share ideas within a group. This life-changing experience creates bridges to all cultures and creates deeper connections to storytelling in their lives." says Shannon Reiss chair of the Auction Committee.

A highlight of the evening is to honor local author and critically acclaimed Newbery Award-winner Jerry Spinelli whose novels such as Maniac Magee, Eggs, and Crash, are regularly taught in school districts locally and worldwide. Shannon Reiss says, "We are so proud to honor Jerry who has contributed so much to the lives of children and young adults through his wonderful stories."