Complimentary Performance of "Oliver!" to Celebrate Utah Foster Familes @ Grand Theatre (SLC: Oct 13)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 7, 2010

Contacts:
Richard Scott
Executive Artistic Director
The Grand Theatre
Phone: 801-957-3263
Fax: 801-957-3113
richard.scott@slcc.edu
www.the-grand.org

Deborah Lindner
Community Relations Manager
Utah Foster Care Foundation
Phone: 801-747-0517
deborah.lindner@utahfostercare.org
www. utahfostercare.org

A Special Evening of Theatre to Celebrate Utah Foster Families
The Grand Theatre Presents a Complimentary Performance of "Oliver!"

Salt Lake City, UT - The Grand Theatre in partnership with the Utah Foster Care Foundation is presenting a special evening performance of Oliver!, which opens The Grand Theatre's 2010-2011 season, for Utah foster families. This family-friendly musical is based upon one of the most famous orphans in literature and his quest to find a family. Considered one of the most beloved musicals and winner of many Tony and Academy awards for the original production and 1968 film, vividly brings to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.

This storyline is all too familiar for some children across the state of Utah. Currently, Utah has approximately 2800 children in foster care because of neglect or abuse in their biological homes. There are 1400 foster families, and there is a constant need for more loving families to open their homes.

For details on how you can become a foster family, contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation at www.utahfostercare.org or 877-505-KIDS (5437). There will also be information at each performance on how you can help foster families during the holiday season.

In honor of all the foster families who serve Utah children, The Grand Theatre along with the Utah Foster Care Foundation is inviting all foster families to a free performance of "Oliver! on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. This production features Max Robinson, who has graced the stages of Pioneer Theater, Salt Lake Acting Company, and the Utah Shakespearean Festival, as Fagin. Anne Stewart Mark, professional director and actress, directs a cast of 30 actors and actresses and stars Cayden Maynes in the title role with Max Huftalin as Artful Dodger.

About The Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre Foundation produces quality community theatre, educational outreach programs and cooperative partnerships to enrich the community through the performing arts and humanities. The Grand Theatre is located at the South City campus of Salt Lake Community College on 1575 S. State Street in Salt Lake City. For more information, visit www.the-grand.org

About Utah Foster Care
The Utah Foster Care Foundation is a nonprofit organization which serves Utah’s children by finding, educating and nurturing families to meet the needs of children in foster care.

Photos attached: Max Robinson as Fagin
Photos by: Debra Macfarlane
http://www.the-grand.org/performances/2010-2011season/Oliver/index.asp

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Oliver!"
Delightful, Family Musical based on Charles Dickens' Classic Novel
By Lionel Bart

Salt Lake City, UT - Oliver! is kicking off The Grand Theatre's the 2010-2011 season and features Max Robinson, who has graced the stages of Pioneer Theater, Salt Lake Acting Company, and the Utah Shakespearean Festival, as Fagin. This British musical also includes a cast of 30 actors and actresses and stars Cayden Maynes in the title role with Max Huftalin as Artful Dodger.

Oliver!, one of the most beloved musicals and winner of many Tony and Academy awards for the original production and 1968 film, vividly brings to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. This production was the first musical adaptation of a Dickens' novel and premiered in London's West End in 1960. This production features such well-known songs as Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, Where Is Love? and As Long as He Needs Me.

Anne Stewart Mark, professional director and actress, directs and this production with Shannon Musgrave as choreographer and Kevin Mathie as musical director.

Play dates: October 6-23, 2010
Times: Evening performances 7:30pm Wednesday - Saturday, Saturday matinees 2:00pm
Location: The Grand Theatre, 1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Tickets: Prices range from $8.00 to $24.00 with discounts for groups, seniors, and students available.
Reservations: 801-957-3322 or online at www.the-grand.org
Wheelchair accessible

Photos attached: Max Robinson as Fagin
Photos by: Debra Macfarlane
http://www.the-grand.org/performances/2010-2011season/Oliver/index.asp

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