[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Friday, 19 Feb 2010
AURORA, OH (Feb. 12, 2010) —Aurora Community Theatre today announced that the prestigious Aurora School of Music will partner with the theatre as “Sponsor in a Leading Role” for their spring musical, THE MUSIC MAN by Meredith Willson.
Aurora School of Music joins the following major sponsors for the theatre’s golden 50th season: Aurora Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc. (THE FOREIGNER), Mayor Lynn and Sally McGill (RUMORS), Pat Catan’s Craft Centers (JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT), The Lawrence E. and Sheila Rowan McHale Foundation (A TUNA CHRISTMAS) and the Subway Shop at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets (Children’s Summer Workshop).
“Aurora School of Music is the perfect partner for this classic American play, which showcases the joy of performing live music,” Marianne Paul, president of the ACT board, said. “ACT is very grateful for this special support that will help us attract the largest possible audience for this wonderful family entertainment.”
“I feel privileged to enter this special partnership with ACT. I truly believe that a community is defined by its spirit of helping each other at all times. ACT has shown a great support to the Aurora School of Music since the day we opened (November 8, 2003). As Aurora School of Music is facing its upcoming Piano Fundraiser, again ACT has come forward to support us. There is no better way for me to express my gratitude than to sponsor MUSIC MAN, opening in April.”Vera Holczer, founder and director of the ASM, said
The Aurora School of Music provides a supportive and positive environment where students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels are offered a diverse array of performance and learning opportunities to achieve exceptional results under the guidance of world-class teachers and performers.
Aurora School of Music is located at 211 S. Chillicothe Rd. More information is available at www.auroraschoolofmusic.com, 330-995-0809, or AuroraSchoolofMusic@Gmail.com.
Aurora Community Theatre will perform THE MUSIC MAN, directed by Paula Kline Messner, Linda Heigel and Deb Simpson, co-producers, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from April 16 through May 8, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2.
THE MUSIC MAN is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Tickets at $16 for adults, $11 for youth 18 and under, are available online, including seat selection, at www.auroracommmunitytheatre.com, or call the box office at 330-562-1818. Discounts and other incentives for groups of 15 or more are available by calling the box office.
Contact: Christine Patronik-Holder 330-562-1818[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]