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AT THE MOON EXPERIENCE www.RiversideTheatre.com 3 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE SHE SEDUCED A NATION Q & A with Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge Tony® Award-nominated director-choreogra- change. Underneath, it’s about the childhood pher Marcia Milgrom Dodge returns to Riverside damage that drives some people to great to direct and choreograph our production of heights, for better or worse.” Evita. Her work as a director and choreographer has been seen throughout the United States, in What in the story appeals to you? Canada, England, Asia, Denmark and the MMD: When I work on revivals, I dig into EVA PERÓN Middle East, in theatres on Broadway, the characters and relationships re- Off-Broadway, at acclaimed re- sulting in intimate rather than epic Born María Eva Duarte in 1919, in rural Argentina, gional theatres. Dodge’s work storytelling. With this production Eva Perón grew up poor with dreams of becoming has won the Helen Hayes, Car- of Evita, we are embarking on a a famous actress. When her father died in a car bonell, Los Angeles Drama storytelling approach that will accident in 1926, her family’s financial struggles Critics, New York Outer Crit- illuminate Eva’s motives, in, worsened and they were forced to move to a small ics Circle and Daytime what I hope will be, a very em- town near Buenos Aires where her mother and Emmy Awards and she has pathetic way. older siblings took various jobs. been nominated for the At the age of 15, Eva moved to Buenos Aires and Tony®, Drama Desk, Astaire, She died a very young found work with a number of theater companies. Drama League, Barrymore age. Why do you think By the time she was 20 years old, she had started and Edgar Awards. She is a there is still so much inter- teacher, a wife, a mother, a her own entertainment business, which produced est in her story? Winner of 7 ® including proud executive board member of Human beings are fascinat- radio programs. MMD: Best Musical, Evita is the passionate, the Stage Directors & Choreogra- ed by mysteries and icons and many exhilarating story of Eva Perón who When she met Juan Perón at a benefit for phers Society and a published and pro- icons are fascinating beings who ascend used her charisma and charms to rise earthquake victims in 1944, her life changed duced playwright. to fame rapidly and then die young or under from her penniless origins to political dramatically. A powerful colonel and government mysterious circumstances. Eva Perón remains fascinating because her ascent was swift and power as the first lady of Argentina at official, Perón was immediately taken by Eva’s How would you describe the show? beauty and sophistication. A year after their Marcia Milgrom Dodge (MMD): My description of her motives were never truly understood. the age of 27. Acclaimed and adored as Evita is best described by 2 sources. First, The a champion of the poor, her glamour, marriage in 1945, Perón won a landslide victory and became president of Argentina. A skilled Musical describes Evita as “charting Having previously directed at Riverside, power and greed ended with her speaker, Eva used her position as first lady to fight the young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric what experiences would you like Vero heart-breaking death at an early age. for causes she believed in, including women's rise to sainthood.” And second, as Scott Miller audiences to take from the show? With an electrifying score of pop, jazz writes about in his analysis of the musical, Having never directed , I hope the suffrage and improving the lives of the poor. Evita MMD: Evita and Latin influences, Evita is filled with “It’s about storytelling. It’s about truth versus audience engages in Eva’s story with wonder, unforgettable Broadway numbers Eva died of cancer one month after her husband's perceived truth. It’s about the public percep- fascination, excitement, danger and including its grand anthem, “Don’t Cry second inauguration in 1952 and was given a tion of political movements and radical social like an Argentine Tango. For Me Argentina.” funeral fit for a head of state. This story of a poor girl who became a prominent PRESENTING SPONSOR political power has been the subject of countless and are legends in the world of musical books, films and plays. On September 25, 1979, theatre. While each have been involved with the most popular musicals of Bobbie Olsen Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit the modern era, Rice and Lloyd Webber only collaborated on six shows together. Their first show, The Likes of Us, first written in 1965, was not Broadway musical Evita opened at the Broadway produced until 2005. They followed The Likes of Us with three Theatre and closed on June 26, 1983 after 1,567 powerhouses: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus JANUARY 8 -- 27 performances. The show was nominated for 11 Christ Superstar, and Evita. They collaborated on a show, , commemorating the 60th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 and created Tony Awards® winning 7 including Best Musical, four new songs in 2011 for a musical production of The Wizard of Oz, which Music by Best Score (Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber), also included songs from the classic film written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Best Leading Actress (Patti LuPone), Best Harburg. Mr. Rice has written the lyrics for , Beauty and the Beast, Andrew Lloyd Webber , , , and more. Mr. Lloyd Webber has composed Featured Actor (Mandy Patinkin), and Best music for , , The Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of 4 Lyrics by Tim Rice Direction of a Musical (Hal Prince). Love, Sunset Boulevard, , and others. 5 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE One family is about It’s never too late for... The contemporary musical, , Playwright Joe DiPietro graduated with a degree to face the music. chronicles the emotional toll on a family that is forced in English from in 1984 and to come to terms with their past and face their future planned on attending law school at the University of as the mother suffers from depression. While mental California at Los Angeles. Shortly before he was to illness is not standard Broadway fare, Next to Normal leave, he was offered a job with the sports division not only managed to garner critical acclaim but also of CBS. He stayed for a decade, rising to the attained commercial success on Broadway and on position of advertising copywriter while also cultivat- national tours. ing his interest in theater. At the suggestion of a friend, DiPietro started writing comic sketches and What began as a 10-minute class project at the BMI very short dramatic scenes for a theater company in Lehman Engel Workshop between New York. “Through sketch writing, I learned what and about electroconvulsive was funny,” DiPietro told The New York Times. “I therapy, turned into a show that won three 2009 learned the ropes. I was getting better, and I still Tony Awards® and the 2010 . had a great day job at CBS.” “We’ve known and loved people who have struggled with depression – as so many people have,” said In 1996, DiPietro's first produced work, I Love composer Tom Kitt in an interview with DC Theatre You, You're Perfect, Now Change, opened at the Scene. “The show is formed by many of these Westside Theatre Off-Broadway and ran for experiences, and also by a great deal of research twelve years, becoming the second longest-run- and reading of other first-person accounts.” ning Off- Broadway musical behind The Fantas- Mostly sung through, with some dialogue, Next To tics. He followed that production in 1998 with the Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Normal is filled with emotionally powerful songs. The comedy Over The River And Through The Woods, 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this award-winning score incorporates dynamic rhythms which played the John Houseman Theatre and contemporary musical tells the story of a and orchestrations to showcase the struggles this ran for over two years. DiPietro's work made its seemingly normal suburban household - family faces, but also the reconciliation and hope “The golden years love story casts Broadway debut in 2005 with the Elvis Presley Dad’s an architect, Mom’s a diligent everyone strives to attain. jukebox musical All Shook Up. In 2010, DiPietro housewife, and the kids are bright, a bewitching spell. It should enjoy and , from the rock group , Next To Normal opened at the Booth Theatre on wise-cracking teens. Yet, their lives are wrote , which played Riverside Theatre Mach 27, 2009 and closed on January 16, 2001 after a long life.” - Variety anything but normal due to Mom’s mental in 2015. Memphis won the 2010 Tony Award® for 754 performances. illness. An emotionally powerful Love can make anyone feel young again, Best Musical and ran at the Shubert Theatre for production, Next to Normal takes even an elderly widower. On an ordinary over three years. audiences into the hearts and minds of Honoring excellence in journalism day in a routine life, Ralph decides to each character and presents one family’s and the arts since 1917, the Pulitzer take a different path on his daily walk. Some critics have said DiPietro’s plays were story with love, sympathy and Prize for Drama recognizes theatrical Instantly smitten by an elegant, mature compassion. mainstream. “Well, that’s kind of where I’m from, work staged in the United States during woman, Carol, he turns on the charm and, that’s the kind of people I know and enjoy,” a preceding calendar year. While not necessarily hoping for a second chance at love. he said. “For whatever reason, my plays tend to PRESENTING SPONSOR awarded every year, 87 awards have been issued to both Defying Carol's reticence, Ralph embarks plays and musicals during its inception. Many of the strike a universal chord. My characters are real on a journey to regain the happiness that Chris and Winnie Mortenson plays awarded have become classics in the theatre world people, they’re functional people.” Set in a public The Last Romance including: Our Town, A Street Car Named Desire, The seemed all but lost. is dog-run in Hoboken, , the main Death of a Salesman, Picnic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, a heart-warming comedy about finding characters in The Last Romance are older Diary of Anne Frank, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, The love at any age. individuals still looking to enjoy life and fulfill JAN 22 -- FEB 10 Gin Game, Driving Miss Daisy, Lost in Yonkers, Angels in dreams. However, they struggle with competing Music by Tom Kitt America, Wit, Proof, and Doubt, to name a few. Only claims of family responsibility and self-fulfillment. musicals have won the award including: South FEBRUARY 5 -- 24 “I’ve met these people,” DiPietro says. “Coming Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Pacific, , , and Brian Yorkey from a strong Italian-American family, I know 6 & Tom Kitt’s Next To Normal. Play by Joe DiPietro dreams don’t die, nor should they ever.” PROFESSIONAL THEATRE GRAND OPENING BACKSTAGE ACCESS WINTER PART LECTURE. PART SEMINAR. PART PARTICIPATION. PART DISCUSSION. 2019

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Cast of Mamma Mia! Riverside Theatre’s Artists all stay at Star Suites! Backstage Access Classes provide behind-the-scenes information and discussions of our main 60 NEW SUITES – stage productions. This series of adult courses take a closer look at the professional productions DESIGNED WITH COMFORT IN MIND being presented by Riverside Theatre while also exploring theatre as an art form. By examining a Separate areas to Sleep, Work, & Relax specific play on the Riverside calendar, studying its past production history, and learning about King-size beds + Sleep sofas Riverside’s production through visits from guest artists and design displays, class members will Full kitchens • Pet friendly discuss each play, be introduced to various production elements, and, ultimately, analyze the FACILITIES & SERVICES choices made here at Riverside after attending a performance. Garden Terrace • Free Wi-Fi Laundry • Pool • Club House BACKSTAGE TOURS Fitness Center • Market Pantry SEE EVERYTHING BEHIND THE RED CURTAIN JANUARY 25 & FEBRUARY 15 11AM & 2PM Star Suites 2550 Flight Safety Drive where stars rest and relax. Tours last roughly one hour. Vero Beach, FL 32960 THE COST IS $5 PER PERSON, but FREE for Riverside Theatre Members ($100 & up). StarSuitesVeroBeach.com (Located near the Vero Beach Tour capacity is limited. For more information email: Airport & Historic Dodgertown) Call the Box Office at 772-231-6990 for more information, or to reserve your spot. [email protected] MEMBERSHIP NEWS 2019 Featured Speakers

Centennial Events Schedule January 28, 2019 4 & 6 p.m. DECEMBER ADMIRAL (ret.) 1 “The Bridges” Dedication JAMES STAVRIDIS Splash Fountain @ Former NATO Royal Palm Point Supreme 1 Centennial Celebration Offering Diversity and Allied Commander American Icon Brewery Perspective on National 1 Christmas “Global Security: Ocean Drive and Global Affairs Obstacles and Challenges 15 Centennial Boat Parade for Leadership” Indian River Lagoon 30 Nutcracker on the Indian River Ballet Vero Beach For Ticket 31 New Year’s Eve Party Availability Heritage Center Call the Box Office February 11, 2019 772-231-6990 4 & 6 p.m. JANUARY MITCH DANIELS, JR. 1 Centennial Resolution Run Chartered as a town in 1919, Vero, renamed Vero 3250 Riverside Park Drive Riverside Park Beach in 1925, originated when a group of settlers President of Vero Beach, FL 32963 Purdue University 4 Centennial Children’s Poster found the area good for farming and fishing. With and Art Show the arrival of the railroad, Vero began to experience “Greater Affordability, Vero Beach Museum of Art incredible growth. Originally part of St. Lucie For more information visit Celebrate the Arts Festival Accessibility and 5 County, Vero Beach became the county seat when www.RiversideLecturerSeries.com Riverside Park Accountability in Waldo Sexton Homestead Days Indian River County was formed in 1925. Often Higher Education” 5&6 referred to as “The Hidden Jewel of the Treasure Tripson Dairy Vero’s PREMIERE Lecturer Series 26 Indian River Charter’s Waldo Coast,” Vero Beach is a magical mesh of Sexton, Vero Beach Pioneer Oceanside serenity intertwined with exquisite is proud to have welcomed over Waxlax Center for the architecture, plush landscaping, inventive cuisine, 80 distinguished lecturers over Performing Arts a plethora of outdoor activities and bountiful areas the past 20 years, including: February 25, 2019 to enjoy culture, education, and history. Due to 4 & 6 p.m. FEBRUARY years of careful planning, dedication, love and P.M. Benazir Bhutto Walter Isaacson respect for the community’s needs by the city’s Erskine Bowles Charles Krauthammer KIMBERLEY 7 Emerson Center’s All Around Town forefathers, Vero Beach has grown and prospered STRASSEL Emerson Center into a beautiful city.* David Brooks Larry Kudlow Member, Editorial Board of 9 Victorian Radicals Pres. George W. Bush Pres. Perrez Musharraf The Wall Street Journal Vero Beach Museum of Art To commemorate Vero Beach’s centennial, a 14 LIVE! From Vero Beach – year-long celebration will take place throughout the VP Dick Cheney Sec’y Leon Panetta “Inside the The McCartney Years Trump Presidency” city incorporating hundreds of organizations with Rt. Hon. David Cameron Sec’y Condoleezza Rice 23 Emerson Center multiple monthly events from October 2018 through Centennila Pre-K Party & October 2019. For more information on Vero Beach Niall Ferguson Gov. Mitt Romney Kindergarten Round Up 23 Indian River Mall and centennial events, visit: Sec’y Robert Gates Dennis Ross www.verobeach100.com March 11, 2019 St. Helen Catholic Church Sen. Phil Gramm Dr. Fareed Zakaria Centennial Grand Gala Speaker to be announced. St. Helen Catholic Church *verobeach100.com SPE C I AL E VEN T S The Friends Committee

A theatre needs a stage and actors and an audience. A theatre also needs friends: friends who will raise money, spread the word and do the work without any pay. The Friends of Riverside Theatre have a stellar record for doing all the above and 2017 Fall Luncheon having a good time as well.

Founded by Cay Armstrong in 1975, she and her “friends” were imaginative and industrious in their efforts to keep the lights bright at Riverside. Over the next 40+ years, the Friends of Riverside have held auctions, created cookbooks, played bridge, held fashion shows, theatre trips, golf tournaments, and glittering galas starring some of the most talented performers from Broadway.

In 2018, with a committee of 100 willing volunteers, under the 2016 Fall Luncheon guidance of Rosemary Haverland, the Friends are an invaluable compliment to the Theatre’s operation.

This season, the Friends will present two extraordinary special events – Supper Club starring Broadway star Laura Benanti and the Premier Benefit starring comedian Jay Leno.

It’s the Friendly touch that makes Riverside a special asset to the community. Without Friends, Riverside Theatre, as we know it today, could not exist. 2017 Premiere Benefit SPECIAL EVENTS SPE C I AL E VEN T S JANUARY 5TH, 10AM - 4PM FREE FAMILY FUN IN RIVERSIDE PARK AND AT THE MUSEUM OF ART EVENT CO-CHAIRS, Over 100 area cultural organizations including Anne Blatherwick and Debbie Weise theaters, orchestras, museums, art galleries and COCKTAIL ATTIRE performing arts venues come together on the first Saturday in January to showcase events and Presented by the Riverside Friends Committee programming at the various organizations. Fine artists A Benefit for Riverside Theatre share their creations, authors present their books, MARCH 19 • 5:00pm Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres • 6:00pm Show • 7:15pm Dinner performing artists take the main stage to entertain and food vendors share their culinary creations. Acclaimed TV late night season in network history. books, and writes a monthly show host, admired The show is an outgrowth of column in various automotive PLUS, ON RIVERSIDE THEATRE’S stand-up comedian, “Jay Lenos Garage” on the magazines. And in his CAMPUS 10AM - 2PM best-selling children’s book Youtube Channel which Leno “spare” time (as if he has author, much-in-demand produces and has an any), he enjoys working on Visit our website for schedule of events! corporate speaker, TV and international following on the his collection of classic cars movie voice-over artist, Web and has garnered and motorcycles. In fact, he pioneering car builder and several Emmy Awards and has built a number of cars, FACE mechanic, and nominations for Outstanding including an acclaimed PAINTING BOUNCY philanthropist…Jay Leno is Special Class–Short-Format eco-car in his eco-friendly green garage. Leno is the widely characterized as “the GAMES SLIDE recipient of many honors, hardest working man in including Emmy, People’s show business.” Jay Leno’s Choice, and TV Guide PRIZES Meet Theatre late night television ratings awards, Harris Poll selection Class Instructors domination included two as most popular star on DJ decades as the host of the television, the Hasty Pudding #1-rated “The Tonight Show Award at Harvard University, DANCE PARTY with Jay Leno” – he never The Mark Twain Prize, lost a ratings year in which Nonfiction Programs. Along recipient of the Patriot Award LIVE ENTERTAINMENT he served as host. Leno, with his CNBC show Jay is given by the Congressional REFRESHMENTS currently produces and is currently on air with various Medal of Honor Society, a host of the CNBC Television other television series, star on Hollywood’s Walk of series “Jay Leno’s Garage” including “Last Man Fame, and being the first now in its fourth season. Standing.” When he’s not on person to drive the pace car “Jay Leno’s Garage” TV, Leno performs more than of all major NASCAR events. explores the world of cars, 100 stand-up shows annually He and his wife Mavis, an never forgetting that it’s the across the country and ardent human rights activist, people behind the wheel internationally; participates in live in Los Angeles. who provide the real stories. numerous charity and A Special Event Presented By The series debuted in corporate events, does The Riverside Friends Committee. October 2015 and delivered voice-overs for animated Tickets Starting At $550. Call For CNBC’s most-watched first series, pens children’s Info or to RSVP 772-410-0470. N IGHTLI F E NIGHTLIF E THE PERFECT EXPERIENCE WIN UPCOMING Listen to DOOR THEMED WEEKENDS new bands every PRIZES weekend

AT THE MOON MAKE RIVERSIDE YOUR HOLIDAY HANGOUT EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS IN DECEMBER!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 6PM-9:30PM Enjoy an abundance of cheer, lights and even a FESTIVE LIGHTS, MUSIC, & FUN! little bit of snow, at our outside music venue, no ticket required. Great food, treats, and drink concoctions will be available for purchase. Our campus will be lit-up and Live Bands will mix in some holiday classics to keep your holiday spirits high. Plus Ice Skating Rink for KIDS ages DOO-WOP, COUNTRY & WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER 2-12 (Skate rental fee is $3 and socks are required. Call 772-231-6990 to reserve a time slot to skate). TWO COMICS! ROCK BANDS! THREE MUSICIANS! DEC 14 & 15 DEC 7 & 8 DEC 7 & 8 DEC 14 & 15 HOWL AT THE MOON HOLIDAY PARTY! JAN 4 & 5 DEC 28 & 29 7:30PM - 10:30PM FEB 22 & 23 DEC 28 & 29 Wear your most horrendous, awful Christmas JAN 4 & 5 SPONSORED BY H O L I DAY sweater to our Ugly Sweater Bash! Win a prize SPONSORED BY REHMANN FEB 22 & 23 NELSON/MORGAN-MERRILL LYNCH for ugliest sweater! Enjoy the holiday party with SHOWTIMES 7:30 & 9:30PM EVERY WEEKEND 6-9:30PM SEATING AT 7:30 & 8:30PM UGLY dancing and live music that you request from SWEATER PARTY our dueling pianos and percussion. Plus… WIN door prizes and enjoy food & drink specials! DECEMBER 7--8 Purchase tickets in advance for best seats.

HOWL AT THE MOON NEW YEAR PRE-PARTY! KISS 2018 7:30PM - 10:30PM WITHWITH US!US! Celebrate the holiday season at our Call 772-231-6990 New Year Pre-celebration Party and kiss this for ‘Special Occasion’ packages. year good-bye with a complimentary PARTY champagne toast, door prize raffle and other GOODBYE surprises! Enjoy food & drink specials! PARTIES! DECEMBER 28 --29 RSVP in advance for best table seats. PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION CREATE • INSPIRE • ENLIGHTEN • TRANSFORM JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL UPCOMING WORKSHOP FEB. 4 -- MAR. 18 in Riverside Theatre for Kids workshops are designed to offer AND SPECIAL BENEFIT GALA PERFORMANCE performance opportunities, behind-the-scenes access to professional & educational shows at Riverside, and further develop students' skills in all areas of theatre. This January we will have our show as well as bring a cut of playwrights, directors, and second annual fundraiser it to Atlanta! designers. Past guests have MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 4 - 6PM CLASSES benefit performance for our included Bobby Lopez (Tony Junior Theatre Festival trip to The Junior Theatre Festival, an and Oscar winning Singing Acting ARE STILL Atlanta. Because of increased annual celebration of theatre composer of Frozen, Avenue fundraising efforts, such as this for youth, involves over 60 Q, Book of Mormon), Lynn Dancing Stage Craft ENROLLING! event, last year we were able groups and 5000 students Ahrens and to bring over 30 students to from all over the United States (writing team of Seussical, Atlanta and charge them only and even countries as far flung Once on This Island, the usual class tuition, with no as Australia and South Korea. , Anastasia), and additional costs for travel, Each attending group many more. At the festival OTTER’S EMMET UPCOMING SHOW DEC. 6 -- 8 hotel, etc. It was an amazing prepares 15 minutes of a two years ago, way to encourage new "Junior" show to be composer/lyricist Benj Pasek participants. We will be adjudicated by industry and brought the Relive this all-time favorite presenting a concert staging of professionals, and we will work future Tony winning best the show Xanadu JR at this on adapting our 15 minutes of actor Ben Platt to sing the Christmas Classic year’s benefit, which will be on Xanadu JR right after our signature song from their January 4 at 7:00pm and fundraiser performances. But then-upcoming show Dear ALL TICKETS ARE $10 January 5 at 2:00pm and the that is just a small part of the Evan Hansen, which is now weekend, which brings in one of Broadway's biggest FEATURING RIVERSIDE THEATRE’S STUDENTS cost will be by donation, with a suggested minimum of $10. many renowned theatre hit shows! performers, composers, -Director Kevin Quillinan This year's show is Xanadu JR, the musical adaptation of the infamous cult classic film. UPCOMING AUDITIONS JAN. 25 Using the classic songs from 4:00 -- 6:00pm • Suggested for Ages 8 & Up • Tuition: $150 the film including "Suddenly," REHEARSALS: Prepare 16 measures of an "I'm Alive" and "Don't Walk Beginning FEBRUARY 1 • Fridays 4:00 -- 8:00pm up-tempo musical theatre Away," and "Evil Woman," The full calendar will be available at auditions. style song (generally about Xanadu JR is a crazy show the length of a verse & chorus with it's tongue firmly in cheek. PERFORMANCES: together). You may be taught Riverside was the first pilot May 30 • 7:00pm a dance, reading, or a song production of the show back in May 31 & June 1 • 2:00 & 7:00pm from the show. 2012 and our photos are featured prominently in the licensed scripts! Our current FOR MORE INFORMATION Call 772-231-6990 OR Visit RiversideTheatre.com crop of students are thrilled to get their own chance to do this The Cast of Xanadu JR THANK YOU to Bonefish Grill & Pickleball University! “As usual, my wife knew best organizations in the community. Bonefish provided an array of “We worked with Jarrett Bass at cocktails and drinks, as well as Bonefish Grill to make this delicious appetizers and starters. and called 9-1-1.” wonderful night happen,” said Mr. Roberts and Pickleball Ken Roberts, president of University’s “Happiest Hour” Excitement was in the air Monday Pickleball University. Coordinator, Susan Walsh, led a night, October 22nd at Bonefish raffle as well as a special Live Grill. Happy hour was in full Bonefish Grill designed the Auction item provided by swing, and attendees enjoyed evening to raise money for Bonefish Grill. Bonefish donated cocktails and delicious hors Riverside Theatre Education and an “excursion” - an evening for 8 d'oeuvres. But these folks weren’t the Festival of Trees. Pickleball at Bonefish Grill, featuring a just celebrating the work day’s members, as well as Riverside chef-designed menu and drinks, end, they were fundraising. supporters, enjoyed a breezy which was very well received. night on Bonefish’s patio knowing With over 50 members in Pickleball University, Vero’s every ticket sold helped students attendance and the generous popular sport club, hosted their in need. “We like to work with our Live Auction bids, the event was “Happiest Hour” at Bonefish Grill partners,” said Mr. Roberts. “We a resounding success. “I think it to benefit Riverside Theatre like to give back, and when so went very well,” Ms. Walsh said, Education. While Pickleball U many of our members are ushers, “I don’t know how it could have hosts their “Happiest Hours” Riverside members, or patrons to been any better!” “Thanks to my amazing stroke care team, monthly, this night was the their shows, it was a natural for us - Ian Thomson, maiden voyage of “Happiest to choose Riverside for this I’m back on the shooting range.” Festival of Trees Hours” as fundraisers for event.” Events Associate

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Music by , Lyrics by • Book by Alan Jay Lerner • Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion

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