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George Brown Theatre School gala event celebrates the opening of its spectacular new performance space and educational facility,
the Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Toronto, Ont… On Saturday, November 26, 2005, George Brown Theatre School takes centre stage at a gala celebration of its new home at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, in the Distillery Historic District.

When the Act 1, Scene 1 curtain rises, theatre school patrons will be treated to a stellar night of entertainment, including a cocktail reception and tour of the Young Centre commencing at 6:30 p.m., followed by a gourmet dinner at 7:30 p.m. and performances at 9:30 p.m. The Gala will take place at the Stone Distillery - Fermenting Cellar Event Facility.

Attendees will be entertained by fantastic headliner acts from the theatre school students including; a fencing demonstration of stage combat, a scene from the fall production of the great classic Jane Eyre, and a musical number from the Stephen Sondheim hit Follies.

The Hon. Lincoln Alexander is serving as Honorary Chairman. Co Chairs of the Act 1, Scene 1 Gala are Helen M. Kearns and Steven K. Hudson.

“We are proud to host the Act 1, Scene 1 Gala celebrating the new home of the George Brown Theatre School, and saluting the wealth of talent the school fosters and encourages. Gala proceeds will support the Theatre Production Fund, which underwrites the school's five annual productions directed by Canada's finest theatre professionals. It is gratifying to know that the next generation of Canadian stars will now be studying, performing and training in such an outstanding facility as the Young Centre,” said Hudson.

The Act 1, Scene 1 Gala is graciously supported by Presenting Sponsor, Cameron Capital Private Equity; and other generous sponsors: Elizabethan Sponsors, Teranet and Scotiabank Group; Edwardian sponsors, Ernst & Young, Legacy Private Trust, RBC Capital Markets, Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP, and EdgeStone Capital Partners.

For further information and to download a ticket order, please visit www.gbrownc.on.ca/theatregala/. Tickets, priced at $200.00, may also be purchased by telephone at 416 415-5000 ext 2955.

The Gala will take place at the Stone Distillery - Fermenting Cellar Event Facility in the Distillery Historic District located at 55 Mill Street, south of Front Street, north of Lakeshore Blvd and east of Parliament Street.

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About George Brown College

Toronto’s George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. From its two main campuses located across the downtown core, George Brown offers 148 full-time and 1,600 continuing education programs across a wide variety of professions to a student body of approximately 63,000 (including those enrolled in full-time, part-time and continuing education programs). Students can earn diplomas, post-graduate certificates, industry accreditations, apprenticeships and four-year bachelor degrees.

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Paul Zanettos
Media Relations Consultant
George Brown College
Office: 416-415-5000 ext. 3428
Mobile: 416-893-5435
 

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Revised: November 9, 2005