Thunder Bay Theatre virtual holiday cabaret Thursday
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ALPENA -- Thunder Bay Theatre invites you to stay home, stay safe, and cozy up to stream a Virtual Holiday Cabaret with your favorite TBT Alumni. Join Thunder Bay Theatre for an evening of holiday favorites for the whole family at 8 p.m. Thursday.
"We are really looking forward to spreading some holiday cheer," said Anne Gentry, TBT Board of Directors vice president. "Especially at this time when we really need it the most."
TBT's Virtual Holiday Cabaret has a suggested $10 donation, with all proceeds to benefit the Thunder Bay Theatre Fire Relief Fund. The theatre's historic building suffered smoke and water damage in July, as the next-door building, the John A. Lau Saloon, suffered a devastating fire.
"Our building has sustained major water damage, so most of our floors, walls, and parts of the roof have to be removed and repaired," explained Lisa Larkin, TBT Board president. "We are still waiting for the full cost estimate to renovate and repair the building and how much will be covered by our insurance. The rest of the funds we are hoping to raise through grant funding and private donations. It is absolutely our intention to revive our historical building and bring performances and community events back to our theatre."
Performers will be singing holiday favorites. The lineup includes: David Usher, Wesley Hodges, Matt Southwell, Jordan Hand, Adrian Alexander, Farrell Tatum, Emily Ahrens, Samantha Brooks, Kelly Shoemaker, Conor Larkin, Sierra Glosson, and Miriam Denstaedt.
TBT's Virtual Holiday Cabaret will be available to stream online via the TBT website at thunderbaytheatre.com or via the Thunder Bay Theatre Facebook event page at 8 p.m. Thursday. There is a suggested $10 donation to view and donations can be made online at www.thunderbaytheatre.com/donate or by texting FIRERELIEF to 26989.
TBT is a nonprofit corporation, and is the only year-round professional theatre in Northern Michigan. TBT provides a valuable theatre opportunity to many young people who are actively pursuing a career on stage. It also creates wonderful learning experiences for local performers and volunteers who work closely with the resident professional company. TBT also has drama programs for area youth and develops traveling programs for schools throughout Northeast Michigan.