Spotlight on Goderich: A Variety Show

Sunday, November 20 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets are $50 (tax receipt of $25)

Box Office Toll Free 1-855-372-9866

Hosted by Neil Aitchison & Directed by Alex Mustakas

Drayton Entertainment will be joining forces with other leading members of the professional theatre community to present Spotlight on Goderich: A Variety Show at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend on Sunday, November 20th at 3:00 p.m. All event proceeds will be designated to the United Way Perth-Huron for tornado relief efforts in Goderich and area.

The idea was conceived by John Wilkinson, former Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington. Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, will spearhead the fundraising event alongside artistic leaders from the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Shaw Festival, Bluewater Summer Playhouse, Blyth Festival, The Grand Theatre, Starbright Christmas, Theatre Aquarius, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, Theatre Orangeville, Lighthouse Festival Theatre, and others. All featured artists, administration staff, and behind-the-scenes production crew will donate their time to bring this worthy fundraiser to the stage.

"The devastation in Goderich hits close to home, and we feel compelled to contribute to the relief efforts," says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment. "It's important to shine a spotlight on the need for a sustained source of aid, as well as boost morale in the community for the long-term."

This one-of-a-kind variety show will feature singing, dancing, and comedy routines from some of Canada's finest professional theatrical talent. Neil Aitchison, a popular Master of Ceremonies throughout Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington County, will bring his trademark brand of humour to the stage as he pilots this fabulous afternoon of first-class entertainment.

The most powerful tornado to hit the province in years swept through the town of Goderich on Sunday, August 21st, devastating the picturesque community on the shores of Lake Huron. Downtown businesses, century-old buildings, and several churches lost their roofs and upper floors as the twister ripped through the town causing millions in damage.

"The impact and devastation continues to be felt months after, and it is our job to assist in any way we can," says Ryan Erb, Executive Director for United Way Perth-Huron.

Admission for this star-studded benefit performance is $50.00, and includes a $25.00 tax receipt. Tickets can be purchased exclusively through the Drayton Entertainment Box Office at (519) 238-6000 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866.  Donations may be made direct to United Way Perth-Huron by phone: 1-877-818-8867 (toll-free) or online: www.perthhuron.unitedway.ca; or e-mail: campaign@unitedwayperthhuron.ca