EVENING PROGRAM& AUCTION GUIDE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011Benefitting Orlando Shakespeare Theater

in Partnership with UCF

THANK YOU

TICKET PATRONS

Harriett LakeJohn and Rita Lowndes

Ken and Trisha MargesonFrank Santos and Dan Dantin

Ron and Pat StrasbergGarritt and Debbi Toohey

University of Central Florida FoundationUCF Office of Academic Affairs

2011 GALA COMMITTEE

Patrick AndersonIngrid Cordell

Chris JonesErin F. LasserRita Lowndes

Paula ManchesterBarry Miller

Stephanie Dang MurphyDeborah Nelson

Janice Celestino PinuelaPriscilla Rose

Frank Santos, Auction ChairJeannine StarrKara Steiner

Debbi Toohey, Tastings ChairPat Strasberg, Gala Chair

The Orlando Shakespeare Theater extends its warmestthanks to all Gala participants for their generosity.

SCHEDULE

TASTINGS &SILENT AUCTION

Portrait photography by Brian Pepper Candid photography by Brion Price

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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OPENING REMARKS& LIVE AUCTION

Margeson Theater7:00 p.m.

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SNEAK PREVIEWThe Importance of Being Earnest

Margeson Theater7:30 p.m.

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DESSERT, CHAMPAGNE & COFFEE

8:00 p.m.

TASTINGS

ARTHUR’S CATERINGPumpkin and Cashew Curry over Basmati Rice

with Fresh Onion Naan____

BUBBALOU’S BODACIOUS BBQSliced Brisket Sliders and BBQ Sundaes

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HEMISPHERES-HYATT REGENCYORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, CompressedStrawberries, and Reggiano Parmesan Cheese

Poached Vanilla Shrimp, Vanilla Bean Butter, Manchego Cheese ____

MING COURTSpring Rolls, Golden Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp Cakes

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ROSEN CENTRELamb Chops, Roasted Asparagus and

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes____

ROSEN SHINGLE CREEKBaby Heirloom Tomato Salad Cups

Tuscan Olives, Fresh BasilCalamatta Olive Oil

Spaghetti Squash Pomadoro, Grilled Vegetables,Roasted Peppers, Parmesan Crisps

Piciolone Olive and Rosemary Breadsticks

TASTINGS

TOMMY BAHAMA’S RESTAURANT & BARAhi Tuna Tacos: Wonton Shell, Sesame Chipotle Dressing, Asian

Slaw, Wasabi-lime Infused Avocado Malted Chocolate Pie Minis: Chocolate Cookie Crust, Mocha

Mousse, English Toffee Crumbles ____

GODIVA Assorted Chocolates

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SEASONS 52 Assorted Mini Indulgences

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BARNIE’S COFFEE KITCHENCoffee and Assorted Desserts

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WINE AND CHAMPAGNEProvided by CrushTank.com

Kastania Proprietors Reserve, Crop Syrah, Saxon Brown “Parmelee Hill Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Relic Viognier, Roederer Estate Sparkling

Wine, Saxon Brown “Durell Vineyard” Chardonnay____

WATER vitaminwater© and vitaminwaterZERO©

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FLOWERSJones Interiors, Inc.

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MUSICUCF Jazz Chamber Group featuring Jeff Rupert

VIETNAM FANTASY VACATION

Incredible trip to Vietnam, which includes two round-trip business-class tickets and a nine-day stay at the top-tiered properties of

Six Senses Resorts and Spas.____

LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY TO NEW YORK CITY

Four nights in a New York City condo on 52nd & 8th courtesy of Barry Miller and Kenny Howard; includes round-trip business-class

tickets for two from Orlando to NYC.____

ORLANDO MAGIC AMWAY SKYBOX EXPERIENCE

Exclusive access to a Skybox at the Amway Center for a Magic Game with light snacks and soft drinks for you and your guests!

LIVE AUCTION

SILENT AUCTION

THEATER, MUSEUMS, MUSIC & MORE

• Dinner and the Movies: 10 film vouchers to Enzian Theater and a gift certificate for dinner at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

• Dinner and the Theater in Downtown Orlando: Two tickets to Mad Cow Theatre, six passes for Sak Comedy Lab, and a gift certificate for dinner at Hue

• Broadway in Orlando: Two tickets and an invitation to the opening night cast party for La Cage Aux Folles, courtesy of Florida Theatrical Association, and a gift certificate to Citrus

• Bach Festival Set: Two vouchers for the Bach Festival Society, Bach Choir “Sing Ye O’ Heavens” CD and the 75th anniversary book set

• WP Playhouse and the Pig: Two tickets for the 2011-2012 season at the Winter Park Playhouse and a four-course Chef ’s Tasting for four (with wine pairings) at The Ravenous Pig

• A Night Out in Seminole: Gift certificate for Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café and four VIP tickets to Hoooowl for the Arts: Casino Night courtesy of Seminole Cultural Arts Council

• Christmas with the Arts: Four general admission tickets to Council of 101’s Festival of Trees at OMA, two tickets to the One Man Production of A Christmas Carol courtesy of Southern Winds Theatre, and two tickets to Dickens by Candlelight at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts courtesy of RSC Productions

• Tons of Fun in Winter Park: Family membership to Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, two 2011-2012 season tickets for Annie Russell Theatre, and a gift card for Shipyard Emporium

• Winter Garden Theatre: Two tickets to Beth Marshall Presents’ “The Diviners” and two adult tickets for Garden Theatre’s 2011-2012 season

• Theatre UCF: Set of four tickets for Theatre UCF’s 2011-2012 season, Tibby’s New Orlean’s Kitchen gift certificate and t-shirts, and a gift certificate for Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill

• Super Pass to Fringe: Super Pass for the 21st Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival and a gift certificate for TAPS Beer & Wine Eatery

• Grass Roots Arts Package: Two tickets for the 2011-2012 season of Greater Orlando Actors Theatre (GOAT) and a gift certificate for Dandelion Communitea Café

• More Grass Roots Arts: Two tickets for the 2011-2012 season of Empty Spaces Theatre Company and a gift certificate for Virgin Olive Market

SILENT AUCTION

THEATER, MUSEUMS, MUSIC & MORE

• OPO and Enzo’s: Four Silver Tickets to Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and a gift certificate to Enzo’s Restaurant on the Lake

• Now Playing at the Plaza: Four tickets to the Plaza ‘Live’ Theater

• Night Out at Valencia: Two 2011-2012 Valencia Character Company season tickets and a gift certificate for Amigos Original Tex Mex

• Loch Haven Package: Family pack for Orlando Repertory Theatre and a family membership for Orlando Science Center

• Tea and the Round Table: Super Comp for the 2011-2012 season of Playwrights’ Round Table, Inc. and a gift certificate for Infusion Tea

• Dinner and a Show at Shakes: Two tickets to a 2011-2012 Signature Series show at Orlando Shakes and a gift certificate for White Wolf Café

• The Artist in You Package: Gift certificate for All Fired Up and a gift certificate towards a class or workshop at Crealde School of Art

• Leu Gardens Package: One household membership for Harry P. Leu Gardens and four Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO) Gold Subscriptions for the 2011-2012 season

• Art and Brio: Family membership for Art and History Museums of Maitland and a gift certificate for Brio in Winter Park Village

• Morse Museum Package: Four passes to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and an orchid basket from Ginny’s Orchids

• Cornell Museum Package: Six passes to Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College and a Winter Park Historical Association basket with membership

• Loch Haven Museum Package: Family membership for Mennello Museum of American Art and a family membership for Orlando Museum of Art

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY

• Corporate Dining Package: Four dozen bagels from Einstein Bros Bagels, catering package for 25 people from Earl of Sandwich, and membership to Citrus Club

• Cooking class for two at Roy’s Restaurant

• Food basket and gift certificate from The Fresh Market

• Gift certificate for The Palm Orlando

SILENT AUCTION

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY

• Private wine tasting for 20 at Total Wine & More

• Free admission, two free drinks and a buffet for 100 guests at Howl at the Moon

• VIP dinner for 10 at Park Plaza Gardens

• Gift certificate for Buca di Beppo

• Gift certificate for Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que

• Olive Garden gift set (2x)

• Gift certificate for Hillstone Restaurant

• Bucket of sweets from Sassafras Sweet Shoppe

• Gift certificate to RanGetsu Restaurant

• Dinner with Scott Joseph at a Rosen Hotel and Resort restaurant and a copy of Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide

• Basket of assortedfinewines

• Gourmet gift basket from Heather McPherson and the Orlando Sentinel Test Kitchen

• Gift basket of natural and organic foods from Whole Foods Market

• Five-course dinner for four at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

ENTERTAINMENT & OUTINGS

• Le Cirque in Style: Two tickets to Cirque de Soleil at the UCF Arena courtesy of University of Central Florida with towncar transportation courtesy of Mears Transportation

• UCF Knight’s Game in the President’s Box: Two tickets to the President’s Box for a UCF football game with a monogrammed cooler bag from Leisa Lovely Designs

• Enzian Basket: Evening for two at Enzian Theater with a basket of gourmet foods from Fran’s Specialty Foods

• Family Outing to SeaWorld: Bistro gourmet for four at Oerther Foods McDonald’s with four combo tickets to SeaWorld and Aquatica for 14 consecutive days

SILENT AUCTION

ENTERTAINMENT & OUTINGS

• Adventure Outings: $50.00 off of a guided kayak tour for two from Central Florida Nature Adventures, trainer for a day at Gatorland, and four admission tickets to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

• Four Champs Sports Bowl tickets (December 29, 2011) courtesy of Florida Citrus Sports

• Tea and Shakespeare: Basket from the Harry & Jackie Pappas Gift Shop courtesy of the OST Guild with an in-store presentation and tasting for up to eight guests at The Olde Cup and Saucer

• Four 45-minute private dance lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio

• Two day-passes to the 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational

• Full-day (9 hour) excursion of your choice aboard the Willie Nelson Party Bus with driver Brian Phillips and hostess Pam Phillips

• Italian cooking class for six at Whole Foods Market

• The Best Birthday EVER: Twenty tickets to a 2011-2012 TYA Show (Miss Nelson is Missing or Charlotte’s Web), use of the Patron’s Room for a children’s party (featuring Orlando Shakes actors) and a Butterfly Dreams Party Start Up Basket with gift card

• Family History Center Package: Orange County Regional History Center family membership and gift certificate to Pei Wei

• Acting and Improv Package: One-day all-access Orlando Improv Festival pass and tuition for one Adult Acting Class with Anne Hering at Orlando Shakes

• Greens fees good for one foursome at the Victoria Hills Golf Club

ARTWORK & MERCHANDISE

• Hand-crafted sterling silver earrings from the Republic of Niger donated by Ten Thousand Villages

• Pashmina and gift certificate courtesy of Scott Laurent

• Style Package: Two coastal guest towels plus one wood box with shell lid from DeVanes and a certificate to Ginger - Styles for Women

• Gift card and merchandise from Track Shack Running Store

SILENT AUCTION

ARTWORK & MERCHANDISE

• Guadeloupe flower tote from Madagascar, Bison bone necklace from India and Pakistani tie-die scarf from Bajalia Global Gallery

• Hand-Crafted Package: Handmade wood-turned objects created by Stuart A. Lilie - Central FL Woodturners and a hand-blended custom spices basket from the Spice and Tea Exchange

• Vera Bradley travel bag from Resort Apparel & Gifts

• Gift certificate toward a necklace from Gay Harrison Hand-Crafted Couture Jewelry

• Gift certificate to the Mall at Millenia

• David Yurman Smokey Quartz and Diamond Wheaton cuff bracelet

• Orrefors “Gates” limited edition crystal bowl donated by the Ginsburg Family Foundation

• Spider Agate Jewelry Set by Buxton Designs, Ltd.

• Swarovski Pearl Jewelry Set by Buxton Designs, Ltd.

• Triple Strand Red Shell Pearls by Buxton Designs, Ltd.

• Jura-Capresso digital coffee maker/grinder and gift set from Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen

• Cartier belt from The Paper Shop

• Original Patricia Zalisko painting

• Original John Wolfe sculpture

• Basketball signed by JJ Redick of the Orlando Magic courtesy of Deborah and Arne Nelson

• Original hand-drawn Mike Peters cartoon - Peanuts from Grimmy.com

• Original hand-drawn Mike Peters cartoon - Stoned Crabs from Grimmy.com

• Original hand-drawn Mike Peters cartoon - J. Jones from Grimmy.com

• Original hand-drawn Mike Peters cartoon - Jim Berry from Grimmy.com

• Original hand-drawn Mike Peters cartoon - Old Navy from Grimmy.com

• Memories of Shakes: Orlando Shakespeare Theater backstage tour and two Shakespeare-themed memory bears handmade by Memory Bears Forever

SILENT AUCTION

ARTWORK & MERCHANDISE

• Lily and LaBella Gift Set: Lilly Pulitzer memory board & iPhone case and fine intimate apparel gift certificate from LaBella Intimates

• Two cat pillows and party animal dog print from The Doggie Door

• Commemorative Snoopy coin and America’s First Silver Dollar piece courtesy of Jean F. Schultz & Flying Ace

• Authenticated Tiger Woods autographed golf pin flag from the ETW Corporation

• Hand-drawn costume study created by Orlando Shakespeare Theater designer Jack Smith

• Hand-crafted ladies derby hat created by Orlando Shakespeare Theater designer Jack Smith and the OST Costume Shop

• Gift certificate towards a custom piece from Stephanie Albertson Jewelry

• Gift basket from Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Grill

• Original 6 x 8” matted photograph by UCF Student Tania Tenorio

• Autographed 8 x 10” photo of Jameer Nelson of the Orlando Magic

PERSONAL SERVICES

• Fit and Trim Package: Mini-facial and haircut and style from J. Bauman Salon and one-month unlimited fitness classes at barre54

• Four 20-minute one-on-one personal training sessions courtesy of Elite Strength & Fitness

• Two hours of personal organizing with Bryant Organizing Solutions (2x)

• $200 certificate for auto detailing by Teph Seal Auto Appearance (2x)

• Portrait session and canvas wall portrait by Raymond Mertens Photography

• Four photofacials from Sajune Medical Center

• Special Delivery: Orlando Sentinel 6-month subscription with first issue hand-delivered by Commander Coconut along with a piece of pie from The Dessert Lady

• Gift certificate towards a European facial from Beau Visage Skin Care at Mondi Salon

SILENT AUCTION

PERSONAL SERVICES

• One family portrait session at Cape Canaveral courtesy of Cason Photography

• One family portrait session at Lake Eola courtesy of Cason Photography

• One family portrait session at Leu Gardens courtesy of Cason Photography

• Space rental at The Gallery at Interlachen

• Complete dermatological body scan by Francille MacFarland, MD

• Gift certificate good for a two-hour Christmas design service for one room donated by Jones Interiors, Inc.

• Gift certificate good for professional installation of wallcovering donated by Jones Interiors, Inc.

• Guerlin cosmetic and fragrance basket with a champagne makeover for four donated by Neiman Marcus

• Pet-themed gift basket with pet products and a certificate for weekend “in-home” care for your cat or dog courtesy of Animal Companion Pet Care (2x)

• Three-month family membership to the Winter Park YMCA Family Center, including joiner’s fee

GETAWAYS

• Naples Resort Getaway with Golf: Two-night stay in deluxe accommodations with buffet breakfast for two each morning and one 18-hole round of golf for two at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club

• Hard Rock and The Rosen Package: Gift card to be used at any corporate Hard Rock Café, two-night stay at The Rosen Centre Hotel and a gift certificate for Everglades compliments of Rosen Hotels and Resorts

• Mission Inn Resort Getaway with Golf: Two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite for two, one round of golf with a cart for two and a dinner credit in the El Conquistador Restaurant at The Mission Inn Resort & Club

• Dining Package: Dinner for six at Planet Hollywood and a gift certificate to La Coquina Brunch at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

• One-night stay at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort in a water view room with eight one-day Park-Hopper passes, accompanied by a Disney-themed table-top clock

SILENT AUCTION

GETAWAYS

• Sleuthing and The Rosen Centre Package: Two Tickets to Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, two-night Stay at The Rosen Plaza and a gift certificate for Jack’s Place courtesy of Rosen Hotels and Resorts

• Waldorf and Shula’s Steakhouse Package: One-night stay and two 50-minute massages at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and a gift certificate for Shula’s Steakhouse

• Blue Man Group Excursion: Two-night stay in a garden view room at the LoewsPortofinoBayHotel along with a Mama Della’s gift certificate courtesy of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and two Blue Man Group tickets courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort

• Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Resort and Spa Package: One-night in deluxe accommodations and a gift certificate for two spa services at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

• VIP curator-led backstage tour and two tickets to Carnegie Hall in NYC

• Peabody Hotel Resort and Spa Package: One-night stay, dinner for two at Napa and a gift certificate toward a spa or fitness service at the Peabody Hotel Orlando

• Two-bedroom condo stay for seven nights at a Westgate Resort in the Continental U.S. courtesy of Westgate Resorts

• Weekend getaway in Crystal River at the Holiday Inn Express Crystal River

• Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas Getaway: Three days, two nights at the Ritz-Carlton Club in St. Thomas donated by Danielle and Robert Steenbergh

• Central Florida Zoo Escape: Gift basket from the Central Florida Zoological Park with a two-day, one-night stay at Westin Hotel Lake Mary

• Tennis Anyone? Package: Two-night stay from March 27-29, 2012 at Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay and two 100 level tickets to the Sony Ericsson Open

• Hilton Orlando Resort and Spa Package: One-night stay at the Hilton Orlando, dinner for two at Spencer’s, and a gift certificate to the Hilton Orlando Spa

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