Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon is rolling out the red carpet on Saturday, April 22nd for The Starlight Ball, a gala fundraiser at the Lakeview Arts Barn celebrating the professional theatre company’s 20th anniversary season.
The black-tie event features drink, canapes, and a three-course meal, live music from Burrows and Clark, DJ Jennine Profeta, dancing, as well as appearances by favourite Globus performers from past seasons. There will also be games, with prizes donated by local businesses, and a silent auction.
Globus Theatre is a charitable arts organization that has been producing professional theatre in the Kawartha Lakes since it was established in 2003 by wife-and-husband team Sarah Quick and James Barrett. In 2006, Globus became the company-in-residence at the Lakeview Arts Barn, a former cattle barn transformed into a comfortable and contemporary 150-seat theatre with an attached restaurant.
As well as staging theatre, music, and comedy performances every season, Globus Theatre also offers a school of dramatic art with programs for youth and adults; as well as several community outreach programs for participants ranging from children to seniors.
Proceeds from The Starlight Ball will go towards Globus Theatre’s $2-million ‘Raising the Barn’ capital campaign to buy the Lakeview Arts Barn. Launched last spring, the campaign has raised $1.33 million of its goal to date.
“The deadline to meet the goal is fast approaching,” reads a media release from the theatre company. “Reaching the $2 million will require lots of community support — so why not come dance the night away and help the cause?”
The Starlight Ball begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22nd with a red carpet event. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., with speeches, entertainment, and dancing to follow. Tickets are $125 plus HST per person, which includes a $60 charitable tax receipt. Attendees will be seated at tables of eight; seats can be booked individually or entire tables can be booked.
Tickets must be purchased in advance — they will not be available at the door — by calling the Globus Theatre box office at 705-738-2037 (toll free at 1-800-304-7897) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday or 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Dinner choices will be available when booking.
For more information about Globus Theatre, to purchase subscriptions and single tickets for the 2023 season, and to donate to Globus Theatre’s capital campaign, visit globustheatre.com.
