Water Works Theatre Company Hosts Annual Fundraiser This Weekend

Water Works Theatre Company invites Detroit area Shakespeare and theatre fans to join them this Saturday night in Royal Oak for their annual fundraiser event. Now in its twelfth year, the company depends on donors from across the metro area to produce Michigan's largest outdoor theatre event.

This year, Water Works will present Shakespeare's greatest hero, HENRY V August 2-12 in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park. "While Henry V is Shakespeare's greatest hero, our supporters and donors are our greatest heroes. This event gives our fans an opportunity to be a part of bringing our unique outdoor theatre program to life and gives us a chance to recognize them for their support." Stated Water Works founder and executive director Ed Nahhat.

The fundraiser event will be hosted by longtime Water Works supporters Ed and Sandy Prokopp of Huntington Woods and will begin at 6:30 pm. A suggested donation of $50 per person will be accepted, however the company will accept pay what you can donations from enthusiastic supporters.

Theatre fans interested in attending Water Works fundraiser event should RSVP to WaterWorksMarketing@earthlink.net or call (248) 399-3727 for the specific location and directions. Supporters unable to make it to the fundraiser can make a donation online at www.waterworkstheatre.com.

Water Works Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional theatre company that provides professional caliber experience to the emerging professional theatre artist. The company is proud to be presenting its 12th annual Shakespeare in the Park without the aid of local tax payer dollars. For more information log on to: www.waterworkstheatre.com.

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