February 16th: FLT to hold its Annual Capital Needs Gala

The Florence Little Theatre will hold its annual capital needs gala on February 16th, 2013 in the Julia W. Buyck auditorium and J.W. (Jimmy) Rainwater, Jr. Rehearsal Hall at the Florence Little Theatre at 8:00 pm. Black ties are optional or attendees can come dressed in Mardi Gras themed costumes or masks. Individual tickets are now on sale for $75 and will include an evening of great food, drink and music all with an authentic “Louisiana” feel.

Community support for the Florence Little Theatre has always been strong and many corporate donors have benefited from their partnership and outreach. The theatre would not exist were it not for the generous support of patrons and benefactors. As the theatre continues to produce high quality productions here in the Florence area continued support is needed as equipment is upgraded to current industry standards. The 2013 - 2014 season will be the 90th season of shows; help is needed to achieve the high standards that are expected moving into the decade leading up to the centennial era of the Florence Little Theatre. 

A variety of levels of sponsorship are still available for the event, and all sponsors are invited to the VIP reception prior to the event at 7:00 pm.

The proceeds generated from this event will be used to purchase new sound and lighting equipment that will greatly enhance the quality of future performances and shows. The theatre is currently using lighting and sound equipment that is anywhere from 10 to 30 years old.

The Florence Little Theatre was founded in 1923 by a small group of dedicated performers. It didn’t take long before the Theatre began selling out performances to captive audiences. Even during hard times, the Florence community has shown its support for its Little Theatre. In 2006 the Florence Little Theatre emerged at the forefront of downtown revitalization movement by opening a brand new, state-of –the-art facility on Dargan Street. The Florence Little Theatre continues to lead the way in bringing culture and quality entertainment to Florence and the Pee Dee Region.