Fifty of just about anything is a lot. Chaperoning 50 children on a field trip is a lot and so is 50 miles ‘til the next rest area when you’re traveling along the interstate.
But 50 years of providing live local theater is a special milestone that the community joins the Henderson Rec Players in celebrating this summer.
And there’s a special gala event scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration. The gala begins at 6:45 p.m. – before the 8 p.m. performance of “The Fantasticks,” the final play of this golden anniversary season.
Tickets are on sale now for the play, which opens Friday, Aug. 12. In addition to the two evening performances, the Sunday, Aug. 14 matinee begins at 2 p.m.
Tickets for the gala are $50 each, which includes an opening reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, one show ticket, dessert after the show and a backstage tour of HRP memorabilia.
“The Fantasticks,” was also the final show of the 1972 season.
Call the box office 252.598.0662 or visit www.mcgregorhall.org/