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April 13th, Nebraska Shakespeare held its 25th anniversary and birthday bash at the Harper Center Ballroom on Creighton University’s campus, in which over 200 guests attended the event. Pre-party entertainment included Jek Kelly, the Juggler, and Rimantas Vingras, pianist. Host Dave Krecek introduced Dr. John Christensen (UNO) and Fr. John Schlegel (President of Creighton University) to begin the evening. The Bard Buffet included Midsummer Mac & Cheese, Hamlet’s, Shakesparagus and a cast of other fresh delights. Alan Klem, NS Artistic Director introduced Sarah and Vincent Carlson-Brown, co-Associate Artistic Directors, who then led the ensemble of Dan Tracy, Faith Fossett, and Alan Brincks, to a preview of its 2011 Shakespeare On The Green productions of A Midsmmer Night’s Dream and Hamlet. Guests also enjoyed a Birthday Cake Contest, in which they were able to vote for the best cake and try them all. The winner was The Cake Gallery’s entry, an open-book laden with edible flowers and a rela quill pen, laying next to a tree stump full of butterflies. Cake artist was Deric Mallon at 397-CAKE.
Mary Daub and Gail Parsonage
Mary Ann Bamber and Melissa Marvin
Alex Harris, Wendy and Sarah Moore Judy Haecker, Bob Welk and Connie Spellman
Nancy and Jek Kelly with Susie Baer Collins
For more information on Nebraska Shakespeare, visit www.nebraskashakespeare.com.
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Sue and Alan Klem