CHICAGO ( February 14, 2017 ) — Get ready to blast off! About Face Theatre ( AFT ) invites guests to the final frontier — space — for an out of this world evening at Wonka Ball Forbidden Planet. The company's annual gala will be held Friday, April 21, 2017 at 8 pm ( VIP Cocktail Reception at 7 pm ) at Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13, 2017 at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling ( 773 ) 784-8565. Early bird specials available through Monday, March 13, 2017.
At Wonka Ball Forbidden Planet, guests are invited to strap on their moon boots and asteroid belts and join AFT on the launch pad to enjoy celestial food and cosmic cocktails — and celebrate with a supernova of live entertainment, music and dancing. Plus, the stellar silent and live auctions for which Wonka Ball has become known are guaranteed to send you into orbit. Prepare for a close encounter and some serious stargayzing, and join Chicago's celebrated lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and allied theatre ( LGBTQIA ) as it celebrates its 21st season on this unforgettable evening.
VIP Cocktail Reception
Put it into hyperdrive and get lost in space with About Face for an exclusive reception beginning at 7 pm, where guests and gayliens alike will enjoy early access to the venue and silent auction, free raffle tickets, culinary treats, and live entertainment courtesy of DJ Circuit Mom. The reception will be hosted by members of AFT's Board of Directors and the evening's Co-Chairs, Susan Blake & Pat Ewert and Anthony Priore.
Proceeds from Wonka Ball Forbidden Planet will support About Face Theatre's award-winning mainstage programming and nationally-recognized youth education and outreach program. Since 1995, About Face has created exceptional, innovative, and adventurous theatre and educational programming that advances the national dialogue on sexual and gender identity while challenging and entertaining audiences in Chicago and beyond. Support from Wonka Ball enables About Face to thrive as Chicago's celebrated center for LGBTQIA theatre.
EVENT DETAILS:
Event: WONKA BALL: FORBIDDEN PLANET
Date/Time: Friday, April 21 from 8 pm — 11 pm; VIP Cocktail Reception at 7 pm
Location: Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Tickets: General admission: $150 ( Early Bird Special: $125 through March 13, 2017 ). VIP Cocktail Reception: $200 ( Early Bird Special: $175 through March 13, 2017 ). Additional sponsorship packages are available. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13, 2017 at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling ( 773 ) 784-8565.
Wonka Ball Forbidden Planet's Honorary Co-Chair is WGN TV/Comcast's Paul Lisnek.
Wonka Ball Forbidden Planet sponsors include Sidetrack, Venue SIX10, J&L Catering, E. Melone Lifestyle Events, GiveSmart and Red Events. Restaurant partners include Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue, Vanille Patisserie and Kal'ish Vegan. Media sponsors include GRAB Magazine and Out Chicago.
About Face Theatre creates exceptional, innovative, and adventurous theatre and educational programming to advance the national dialogue on sexual and gender identity, and to challenge and entertain audiences in Chicago and beyond.
