From the Development Department

An Evening of Repartee 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009 • 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Join members of The Rep’s Resident Acting Company as they read their favorite poems, book excerpts and verses during an intimate evening hosted by the Friends of The Rep. The 2009 Evening of Repartee will be held Monday, October 5, 2009, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret. In addition to readings by your favorite Resident Actors, this evening will also feature an amazing hors d’oeuvre buffet as well as delicious desserts. A donation of $50, $75 or $100 will reserve your spot for this magical evening. $50 will reserve your seat for the Repartee; for $75 you will have your name listed in the program and for $100 you will also receive an autographed copy of the texts. New this year – the first three people to donate $250 or more can request the actor of their choice read a poem of their choosing, or they may take the stage to do their own reading!

For information or to reserve seats, please contact Becca at 414-290-5347 or development@milwaukeerep.com

The Rep’s 2009 Gala – The Bayou Ball

The Rep’s 2009 Gala – The Bayou Ball, held on May 16th, was a great success! The Milwaukee Center Rotunda was transformed into the exciting French Quarter where brass bands, entertainers and delectable treats transported guests to the streets of New Orleans. The evening began with our signature cocktail, an electric green Bayou Highball. Guests then enjoyed exotic hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction with over 100 tantalizing items and a wide variety of unique performances.

Our auction included one-of-a-kind items, many created by Rep artisans. This year’s auction featured handheld auction devices that allowed guests to instantly bid against their friends in real time. The Gala also featured a Whisper Auction, Heads and Tails and a Live Auction hosted by TMJ4’s Vince Vitrano.

The celebration then moved from the excitement of Bourbon Street to the serenity and beauty of the Garden District. Over 300 guests were served an elegant dinner on the Quadracci Powerhouse Stage and Stage Left, under a canopy of greenery and twinkling lights. The menu, created by Scott Shully of Shully’s Catering, featured delicious and spicy dishes inspired by the bayou. Dinner was followed by a special performance from Jannie Jones and Eric Noden, two actors featured in The Rep’s production of FIRE ON THE BAYOU: A MARDI GRAS MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA.

The 2009 Rep Gala Committees and Gala Co-Chairs Rich and Maribeth Meeusen and Joe and Sarah Rock are happy to announce that The Bayou Ball netted $105,000 towards our artistic programing! Thank you to everyone that helped make this Gala a great success.

One more thing – while it may seem like we just finished this year’s gala, planning is already underway for next year! Please mark your calendars for The Rep’s 2010 Gala, May 1, 2010. Be sure to watch for more details soon.

Becca Kitelinger, Development Events Coordinator