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What's Happenin'?! - August 2012
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Greetings!
The atmosphere in Aurora has changed significantly in the past few weeks. On the morning after the shooting we checked on the safety of all of our Fox family. Everyone in our little clan is safe. Others are not.
On that morning, the show went on. The audiences came,  and have kept coming. Now more than ever people want to gather together. As artists we believe it is our responsibility to provide that opportunity; it is our responsibility to tell a story, to reflect and comment in grand ways on the human condition and, more intimately, on people like us.
Gather around to hear our stories - good and evil, from grand tragedies to the simple pleasures of everyday life. We are here.
Charles Packard
Executive Director
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Join Us For Our Annual Gala |
We don't like to brag, but the Fox knows how to throw a party! And we'd like you to join us. 
Our 28th Anniversary Gala is just weeks away, so jot this down on your calendar and get your fancy garb cleaned and pressed. This unique evening of fun and entertainment includes a delicious catered dinner, premium wines, and a silent auction sprinkled with surprise packages. Following dinner you will be treated to select scenes from the exciting shows being offered at The Fox this season.
Some of the featured shows include the Steve Martin comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Kander and Ebb's Cabaret, the new holiday play Wooden Snowflakes,  the Little Foxes' Charlotte's Web, and the hit musical The Color Purple. The full evening is a condensed peek at what The Aurora Fox and our producing partners have to offer in 2012-2013.
The Gala will begin at 6:00pm on September 8th. The cost is $60 per person. Proceeds from the event help keep local artists employed and our programs accessible to the entire community.
Formal attire is encouraged. Give Bobbie a shout in the box office for tickets (303-739-1970). We look forward to seeing you!
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Never a Dull Moment at The Fox... | |
We're heading into the new season with a very full plate. Here are some of the shows you'll want to put on your 'to-see' list.
Ignite Theatre's Spring Awakening
August 3 - 26, 2012
 You won't want to miss the Regional Premiere of this award-winning musical. And if you really want to get up close and personal, there will be a few on-stage seats available for each performance.
Check Ignite's website for show times and details. Note: Not intended for young audiences. Mature content.
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No Credits Productions/Mizel Museum present
Mekong Joe
August 10 - 19, 2012
The Mizel Museum in association with PT Projects and No Credits Productions will present actor Joe Wandell sharing his own amazing true story in the Fox Studio Theatre. See flier for more information.
Lola (a staged reading) by Jonson Kuhn
August 13th at 7:30pm
Lola is dramatic play that revolves around the troubled lives of The Burtard Family. Set in the remote deserts of Lodi County, James Burtard, Lodi's senior police officer, has kidnapped a man from Los Angeles and with the aide of his two brothers, Dean and Ray Jr. Burtard, he's torturing this man for answers. $5 - general public/Free - Fox Season Subscribers. Call 303-739-1971 for tickets.
Ashton Entertainment presents
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
September 14 - October 14, 2012
Actor/Comedian Steve Martin penned this smart comedy about an imagined meeting between Einstein and Picasso in a cozy bar at the turn of the 20th century. A particularly fun way to officially kick off the Fox's 28th Season! Call the Fox Box Office for reservations. 303-739-1970.
 Ben Dicke Productions presents
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
September 7 - October 28, 2012
This is the one you've been waiting for! The rock musical about the founding of the Democratic Party, the rise and fall of Andrew Jackson, populism and the Indian Removal Act. This is a history lesson set to a rock score that's funny, irreverant, clever, self-mocking and anything but boring!
For a bloody good time, make your reservations today or call 303-739-1970. Seating is limited.
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Auditions! |
 If you've been tossing around the idea of auditioning for one of our shows, stop tossing and do it! We are now taking audition appointments for A Christmas Carol and The Color Purple.
Auditions for A Christmas Carol will be held on August 18, 19 and 20. Auditions for The Color Purple will be held September 17. There are roles in both shows for men, women, children and teens of all ethnicities.
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Summer 2012 Wrap-Up |
What a terrific summer it has been! We are so proud of the work our young actors do each year. And the public can't get enough. Between Charlotte's Web and The Pirate Show,
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The Pirate Show |
our Little Foxes performed for over 5,000 youth and adults, many of whom had not experienced live theatre prior to this summer. These shows are always a bright spot between our mainstage seasons.
On July 11, 2012,the school aged students at Parker Learning Center in Aurora attended The Pirate Show. They sent individual "Thank You" cards letting the cast and crew know they had an excellent time. The cover letter said, "Please continue to work at being outstanding actors and actresses. I expect we will hear great things about all of you." We think so too!
Additionally, we taught 8 Summer Camps (with performances for friends an
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Broadway Bound Summer Camp |
family on the last day of camp), hosted 4 large behind-the-scenes theatre tours, provided outreach programs for 190 COMPASS students, participated in the Aurora Public Library's Summer Reading Kick-Off party, and held two fundraisers to benefit the Education Program.
With Fall fast approaching, take a minute to peruse our schedule of after-school theatre education opportunities. We are taking advance registrations at this time. We'd love to have your kids come play with us!
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Special Offer - Family 4-Packs and more | |
Group Tickets for A Christmas Carol are on sale now. If you have 10 or more people wanting to see the show, you can make your reservations now for just $20 per ticket.
We are also offering a special discount on Family 4-packs. Normally $78, you can get 4 tickets (two adults, two youths) for just $65 through October 31st.
Season Packages are also still available. Buy a Season Package and save. You'll pay just $64 - $100 for an entire season of award-winning theatre.
If you haven't received our new season brochure, drop us a quick email (foxbox@auroragov.org) or give us a call at 303-739-1970. For individual show descriptions, visit our website.
Ashton Entertainment presents
Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin
September 14 - October 14, 2012
A Christmas Carol adapted by David and Julie Payne
November 23 - December 16, 2012
Wooden Snowflakes (regional premiere) by Catherine Bush
December 7 - January 6, 2013
(In the Studio Theatre)
Consider the Oyster (regional premiere) by David MacGregor
February 15 - March 10, 2013
The Color Purple - the musical about love (regional premiere)
book by Marsha Norman, music & lyrics by Brenda Russell,
Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
April 12 - May 12, 2013
Season Subscribers also receive FREE admission to PHAMALY's winter production of:
The Foreigner by Larry Shue
January 18 - February 2, 2013
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Miscellany _________________________________________
Got Stuff? Our Annual Fundraising Gala falls on September 8th this year and will include a fun silent auction. We'd love to feature items from your business, including Gift Certificates for goods or services or Gift Items. Please contact Bobbie in the Box Office (303-739-1970) to arrange for pick up or delivery or fill out the donation form and mail your auction items directly to us: PO BOX 9, Aurora CO 80040. Thank you for helping to make this year's Silent Auction a success!
Got Friends? Please take a couple of seconds to forward this newsletter to friends and family. They can easily opt in or out of receiving it in the future, but we're pretty sure they'll find something fun in each issue.
Got Social Media? Please LIKE us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. We're always posting fun contests, trivia and behind-the-scenes photos and videos just to keep life interesting. It's part of our charm!
And, finally, here's a fun little ditty to get you ready for one of the hippest new musicals to hit town - Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson!
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Populism, Yeah, Yeah -
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON |
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Get 1 FREE Concession Item at MEKONG JOE with this Coupon
Join us for Mekong Joe (August 10 - August 18) - the true life adventure of Joe Wandell, air-lifted from Vietnam as a child and reunited with his mother as an adult. Use this coupon for one FREE concession item (beer, wine, soda, snack) at the show. We look forward to seeing you.
| | Offer Expires: August 18, 2012 |
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