TAKE THE STAGE! 2015 GALA Copyright 2015 by

TAKE THE STAGE!
2015 GALA
Copyright 2015 by the Unicorn Theatre
3828 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
816.531.7529 ext. 12
www.unicorntheatre.org
CHARACTERS
YOULoyal and passionate patron of the arts,
especially the Unicorn Theatre.
THEATRE FRIENDS
Eclectic, dedicated theatre fans who love to
have a good time.
SETTING
Kansas City, Missouri. Unicorn Theatre, Levin Stage. 2015 Gala.
TIME
Evening. Sunday, April 12, 2015.
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ACT I
Scene 1 Cocktail Hour
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Scene 2 The Dinner
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Scene 3 Expiring Minds, Part I
8:15 PM – 8:45 PM
Scene 4 Live Auction & Special Appeal 8:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Scene 5 Expiring Minds, Part II
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Unicorn Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of all
the generous sponsors listed here who helped us orchestrate our
2015 Gala. We would also like to thank those who contributed to
the event after this invitation was printed.
Sponsors:
Named "Chef Of The Year” by the
International Food and Wine Society, 2014
Named "Best Caterer” by the readers of
Ingram’s Magazine, every year from 2002–2014
Gillis Center "Kansas City Spirit Award,” 2012
Winner of Kansas City’s "25 Under 25”
Small Business Award, 2011
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ACT I
SCENE 1: Cocktail Hour
(You and an elite group of Unicorn Theatre patrons
enter the decked-out lobby. All guests are dressed
in Creative Cocktail Attire.)
[LIGHTS UP/LOBBY DOORS OPEN]
YOU
I’ve never been on stage before.
How exciting!
THEATRE FRIEND
Did you hear there’s a raffle for
a stainless steel wine fridge?
YOU
Yeah, and it’s stocked with
several excellent vintages.
THEATRE FRIEND
You’re making me thirsty! Let’s grab
a cocktail and buy some raffle tickets!
YOU
Now you’re talking!
[SOUND CUE #1: CLINKING GLASSES]
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ACT I
SCENE 2: The Dinner
(You and your theatre friends enter the Levin Stage
where you are greeted by maitre d’ Jim Korinke. Unicorn
Theatre actors, designers and directors serve you at
the dining tables on stage.)
[LIGHT CUE #2: LIGHTS UP/CURTAIN OPENS]
THEATRE FRIEND
I’m not used to being in the spotlight like this.
YOU
Yeah, and what a thrill to be served by Jim Korinke!
THEATRE FRIEND
Leave it to the Unicorn Theatre to turn everything around.
YOU
The audience is up here on stage...
THEATRE FRIEND
And the performance will take place out there, where the audience
usually sits!
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THEATRE FRIEND
After dinner, we’ll have an outrageous dessert followed by
deliciously shocking tabloid headlines from the 1980s.
YOU
Like ”Angel Appears In Delivery Room And
Takes Baby Back!”
THEATRE FRIEND
And ”Precision Swim Team Lost At Sea!”
YOU
I can’t wait. Aliens, near-death experiences
and severed heads!
THEATRE FRIEND
Enquiring minds like ours want to know!
[LIGHTS CUE #3: LIGHTS FADE/CURTAIN CLOSES]
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ACT I
SCENE 3: Expiring Minds, Part I
First performed on the Unicorn Stage back in 1986, this awardwinning adult musical was written by eight Kansas City actors.
Each character tells an irreverent story inspired by over-the-top
”National Enquirer” headlines. The tawdry takeoffs include ”Severed
Head Lives Six Days!” and ”I Was Too Fat to be Prom Queen!”
Written by Cheryl Benge, Christy Brandt, Rosanna E. Coppedge,
Valerie Fagan, Ross Freese, Mark Houston, Sandee Johnson,
Peggy Pharr Wilson
Music and lyrics by Mark Houston
Directed by: Cynthia Levin
[LIGHT CUE #4: SPOTLIGHT ON ACTORS]
(A small stage rises out of the Levin Stage audience.
CUE: Selections from "Expiring Minds” featuring original cast members.)
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SELECTION FROM...
Expiring Minds Want To Know or 6 Women With Brain Death
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ACT I
SCENE 4:
Live Auction and Special Appeal
[SOUND CUE: THE AUCTIONEER takes bids in the background]
YOU and your THEATRE FRIEND speak in hushed voices...
YOU:
(WHISPERED) I didn’t know the Unicorn’s Pay What U Can initiative
brings theatre to those who can’t afford it! What a great service to
Kansas City.
THEATRE FRIEND:
Bringing art to everyone, you’ve got to support that!
YOU:
(RAISING YOUR BIDDING PADDLE) HERE!
THEATRE FRIEND:
I can’t believe I won an
evening of cocktails with
Cynthia Levin and Missy Koonce!
I’m so excited! Do you want to join me?
YOU:
Do you really have to ask?
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ACT I
SCENE 5: Expiring Minds, Part II
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Our 2015 Gala will honor the essential support of Dr. Norge W. Jerome
and Fred Fowler.
Gala Committee Members
Cynthia Levin
Dan Woodall
John Escalada Doug Rushing, Ph.D.
Jeffrey Joyce, Ph.D.
Molly Droge
Sally Selby
Yve Rojas
Winnie Dunn, Ph.D.
Chandra Toussaint
Nick Sawin
Mary Brown
Jason Kralicek
Ian Crawford
John Escalada,
President
Sally Selby,
Treasurer
Dan Woodall,
Vice President
Shari L. Wilson,
Vice President,
Board Development
Doug Rushing, Ph.D.,
Co-Vice President,
Development
Board of Directors
Roberta Brown,
Secretary
Jeffrey Joyce, Ph.D.,
Co-Vice President,
Development
Board Members
Lydia Butler
Molly Droge
Gary Heisserer, Ph.D.
Melissa McCray
Yve Rojas
Winnie Dunn, Ph.D.
Benjamin Mann
Dr. Steve Geduldig
Chandra Toussaint
Cynthia Levin
For more information
Ian R. Crawford, Development Director
icrawford@unicorntheatre.org
816.531.7529 ext.12
www.unicorntheatre.org
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NON-EQUITY ACTOR CONTRACT
This contract is agreed upon by the UNICORN THEATRE (hereafter
referred to as PRODUCER) and ______________________ (your name;
hereafter referred to as ACTOR). ACTOR will serve in the part
of Gala Patron for Take the Stage 2015 to be held at 3828 Main St.,
Kansas City, MO, 64111, with the first and only public performance
to be held on Sunday, April 12, 6 PM.
ACTOR agrees to be prompt for all call times, or to notify the
STAGE MANAGER, DIRECTOR and PRODUCER. All agreements are bound
to rules and regulations set forth by PRODUCER in accordance with
safety and fire laws.
This contract will terminate on Sunday, April 12, 9:30 PM.
Return this contract with payment by March 28, 2015.
Unicorn Theatre
3828 Main Street
Kansas City, Mo 64111
Register online at www.unicorntheatre.org
Call 816.531.7529 ext. 12
_______________________ ________
PRODUCER
Date
_______________________ ________
ACTOR
Date
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Please choose your table size and list the names of your guests:
_____ Full table (seats 8): $2,000
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_____ Cabaret Table (seats 4): $1,000
_________________________
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_____ Individual Ticket(s): $250
each
_____ I cannot attend but would like
to contribute $_______ to the 2015 Gala.
Total $____________
Entree preferences
for you and your guest(s):
#____ Seared, Sous Vide Strip Loin
#____ Pan-Seared Salmon
#____ Vegetable Napoleon
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Company Name(if applicable): _____________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________
Phone#:_____________________________ Email:_______________________
Make checks payable to Unicorn Theatre
Or charge my: ___ VISA
___ Mastercard
___ Discover
___ AmEx
Credit Card Number: ______________________________________________
Name(as it appears on the card): _________________________________
Security Code:_______ Exp. Date:__________ Billing Zip:_________
(3 digit CCV code on backside)
Signature:______________________________ Date:____________________
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