A MARVELOUS PARTY fundraiser, Penfold Theatre, May 19, 2013

Penfold throws A Marvelous Party! in the heart of the Hill Country Third annual fundraising gala features scenic background, gourmet dining and live music by local favorites

Penfold Theatre Company throws its third annual fundraising gala, A Marvelous Party! on May 19th. The grounds of the Kindred Oaks estate provide a beautiful, central Texas backdrop for guests to enjoy an elegant meal while singers from Austin’s vibrant theatre community delight with cabaret-style songs and stories from the musical theatre canon. The evening will also offer a sneak peak at Penfold’s 2013-14 Season with a season announcement and selections from next year’s Texas premiere chamber musical. The night's crooners include artists familiar to Penfold audiences, such as Andrew Cannata (A Minister's Wife, I Love You Because), Sarah Marie Curry (I Love You Because), Stephanie Delk (Singer/songwriter), Robert Faires (Austin Chronicle; Director, Moonlight & Magnolias) Greg Holt (A Minister's Wife), Tyler Jones (I Love You Because), Andrewa Smith (Servant of Two Masters) and Haley Smith (I Love You Because). Proceeds from ticket sales, a silent auction and special “wine pull” will support the nonprofit’s efforts to bring professional theatre performances and education programs to north Travis and Williamson counties. .

FAST FACTS A Marvelous Party! Compiled and directed by Susan Finnigan & Nathan Jerkins Kindred Oaks, 2100 C.R. 176, Georgetown TX 78628 Sunday, May 19th, doors open at 6:30pm and dinner begins at 7:00pm $75 per person or $500 for a table of eight Dinner is catered by Bowties 2 Blue Jeans Reservations may be made at (512) 850-4849 or online at www.penfoldtheatre.org

ON THE MENU For dinner. Stuffed parmigiano lemon chicken, potato gnocchi, asparagus w/ red peppers, arugula salad, rosemary corn scones. For dessert. Assorted chocolate brownie bites (peanut butter, raspberry, chipotle), key lime tartlets, lemon tiramisu, orange pound cake, strawberry bruschetta, cream puffs w/ chocolate ganache. To drink. Orange and unsweet iced tea, cash bar.

ABOUT PENFOLD THEATRE COMPANY

Penfold Theatre Company cultivates a love for live theatre in northern Travis and Williamson Counties by offering first-class, professional theatre performances and education programs. 2012-13 is the company’s fifth anniversary season and features a variety of work, from old favorites to regional premieres: Moonlight and Magnolias (October 2012), It’s a Wonderful Life: a live radio show (December 2012), A Minister’s Wife (March 2013) and Shipwrecked! (June 2013).