The Children's Theatre's 80th Birthday Party - Bring your children to celebrate 80 years of magic at The Jungle Book Family Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2004

CINCINNATI, OH — On Saturday, March 20, 2004, approximately 500 guests will gather in their finest at the Taft Theatre for the 80th Anniversary of The Children's Theatre. The evening is a gala for children and adults. It will begin with a production of The Jungle Book, followed by a gigantic Birthday Party in the Taft Theatre Ballroom.

This historic event will honor three women instrumental in the existence of The Children's Theatre: Marge Marx, Betty Johnson and Suzanne Warrington. Through sponsorships and guest ticket sales, the committee for The Jungle Book Family Gala will raise endowment funds for The Children's Theatre to keep it going for another 80 years!

The event will begin promptly at 5 PM with a production of The Jungle Book in the Taft Theatre, immediately followed by The Jungle Book Family Gala in the Taft Theatre Ballroom. The evening will feature great food for children and adults by Elegant Fare, exciting activities including interactive dancing, games and crafts, along with a special prize raffle.

Tickets for the Gala are $75 per adult and $50 per child. Party clothes are encouraged and valet parking will be provided. For tickets, contact Jim Ashton at 513-569-8080 ext. 14.

The Jungle Book Family Gala is presented by Miller-Valentine Group with support from Enerfab. Sponsors include: AAA Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bell, Cinergy, Federated Foundation, Merten Printing, and Jan Kiefhaber Design. Generous media support is provided by Cincinnati Magazine and 12 WKRC-TV.

The following individuals are donating their considerable talents to facilitate this event:
M.A. Rogers - Co-Chairman
Vicki Herche - Co-Chairman

The Committee includes: Jim Ashton, Kimberly Carlisle, Mary Farmer, Elizabeth Dale Grooms, Nancy Grote, Kathryn Harsh, Karen Hoguet, Jack Louiso, Susie Louiso, Skip Merten, Maureen Sweeney, and Owen Wrassman.

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