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On June 14, the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA) will launch a 10-day fundraising campaign consisting of an online ebay.ca charitable silent auction, a weekend of Yaletown Spa pampering, and a fundraising event at Hastings Racecourse, all leading up to the Metro Vancouver theatre industry’s annual gala on June 24: the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards.

GVPTA Executive Director Eleanor Stacey says, “We are delighted to be working with the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards, Luxe Beauty Lounge and Hastings Racecourse on this fun and playful fundraising effort – a festive celebration of the outstanding theatre created right here in Metro Vancouver. So many people play a part in making theatre in our community, and the Jessies really bring to light the incredible theatre productions that take place each year in our region. We are pleased to be taking part in acknowledging and celebrating their work, while raising much-needed funds to support the industry through auction sales, ticket and spa package purchases, and cash donations.”

Schedule of events

June 14 to 23
Bid Thee Well (Opens June 14 ebay.ca – search for “theatremakers”)
10 days of experiences, getaways, luxury items and tickets, all online at ebay.ca and available for silent auction bidding, with options to reserve bids and buy outright.

June 22 to 24
La Dolce Vita (Packages on sale June 10)
Three days of spa decadence at Luxe Beauty Lounge in preparation for Vancouver Theatre’s annual industry-wide Jessie Awards Gala on June 24.

June 23
My Kingdom for a Horse (Tickets on sale June 10)
A festive afternoon of betting, bidding, and celebration in the Marquis Tent at Hastings Racecourse.

Available packages (on sale June 10):

$250/Celebrate! VIP Package (only 25 available!)
Includes:
– Ticket to the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards
– Ticket to My Kingdom for a Horse with gift bag
– Mani/pedi and professional pre-Jessies hairstyling at Luxe Beauty Lounge
– Tax receipt for $85

$200/Pamper Me
Includes:
– Ticket to My Kingdom for a Horse with gift bag
– Mani/pedi and professional pre-Jessies hairstyling at Luxe Beauty Lounge
– Tax receipt for $65

$150/Starlet
Includes:
– Mani/pedi and professional pre-Jessies hairstyling at Luxe Beauty Lounge
– Tax receipt for $45

$99/La Luxe
Includes:
– Mani/pedi at Luxe Beauty Lounge
– Tax receipt for $24

Individual tickets for My Kingdom for a Horse are $50 ($20 tax receipt).  

All proceeds will benefit GVPTA’s programs and services. To participate in these events or make a charitable gift to the GVPTA, please email info@gvpta.ca or phone 604.608.6799.

The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA) is a charitable organization that exists to strengthen and support theatres and theatre makers, and to cultivate new audiences for theatre in Metro Vancouver. This is done via a wide variety of programs and services. This charitable, not-for-profit organization, supported by member dues, advertising income, and a small group of donors and funders welcomes new donors, sponsors, and partners to support and grow their programs and services. Visit the GVPTA website for more information.

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