STC announces winners of Gala London Theatre Trip raffle

STC Board Member Nancy Sarles (left) and Executive Director Gary LaParl (far right) are shown with the Salem Theatre Company’s London Raffle winners Bob & Lisa Parsons of Marblehead.

The following was submitted by the Salem Theatre Company:

The Salem Theatre Company announced today that Lisa and Bob Parsons of Marblehead are the lucky winners of the STC’s Gala London Theatre Trip raffle.  The Parsons’ winning ticket was drawn from all of the entries by Executive Director Gary LaParl on Saturday, May 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the STC Theater at 90 Lafayette Street in downtown Salem.
 
“Our first-ever raffle was a great success, helping us raise much needed funds to support our efforts to enrich the artistic, cultural, and economic life of the Greater Salem region.  We congratulate Lisa and Bob Parsons for their winning entry, and thank everyone who bought a ticket,” said Gary LaParl.  Tickets sold for $100 each.  The Parsons will have up to one year to embark on a theatre lover’s dream trip to London for two, including roundtrip airfare, 3 nights accommodations, two theatre tickets to two different performances of their choosing, and $500 to cover meals and other expenses.
 
Upcoming events give theatre lovers the opportunity to support the Salem Theatre Company
 
“While the raffle was certainly a boost to our bottom line, we are a non-for-profit organization and urge theatre lovers everywhere to help us raise the funds we need to meet our operating expenses and prepare for our upcoming Season Nine,” explained STC Artistic Director John Fogle.  
 
Final Performances of Tina Howe’s Outer Critics Circle Award winning play, Painting Churches, will be held from Thursday, June 2nd through Saturday, June 4th.  Painting Churches is directed by Janet Neely and features Hazel Grenham, Brian Casey, and Katie Donovan.   Each performance begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are available now at www.salemtheatre.com and may be purchased online up to 24 hours prior to the performance.  Tickets may also be reserved for pick up at the Box Office by calling 978-790-8546 or by e-mailing info@salemtheatre.com. Cash and checks are accepted at the Box Office, which opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.
 
A Spring Evening on Winter Island!  Dick and Diane Pabich and the STC Board cordially invite patrons of the arts to share an evening of food and drink to benefit the Salem Theatre Company on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pabich’s home overlooking the beautiful Salem coast.  Tickets are only $25, and can be purchased online at www.salemtheatre.com, or reserved by e-mailing info@salemtheatre.com or calling 978-790-8546.
 
Salem Theatre Company Annual Appeal.  The STC is currently in the midst of its annual fundraising appeal.  Tax deductable donations of all sizes can be made by visiting www.salemtheatre.com/support.htm.  
 
About the STC
The Salem Theatre Company - a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization — was founded in 2002 and enriches the artistic, cultural, and economic life of the Greater Salem region through the performance of classic, contemporary, and new works of exceptional theater. The STC hopes to move and inspire, and to build connections with new, diverse audiences and theatre artists through the performing arts and arts education outreach.  
 
Now completing its Eighth Season — “By and About: Women in Contemporary Theatre” — the Salem Theatre Company is led by Artistic Director John Fogle, Executive Director Gary LaParl, and Board President Peg Howard.  Details about tickets, the new STC Theater, and the announcement of Season Nine coming this June are all available at www.salemtheatre.com.