Yes, you heard right, Aida is phenomenal.  This show has everything:  Music by Elton John!  Forbidden Romance!  Intrigue!  Betrayal!  Spears!  It’s another Loft Stage triumph, so let’s celebrate together.  Have fun as you support ERHS students and the cutting-edge theater happening on this side of the Mississippi by joining us for

AIDA’S SUPERSPECTACULAR OPENING NIGHT GALA AND SILENT AUCTION

The Gala offers Egyptian boatloads of fun, as evidenced by:

• A dazzlingly transformed party space, with an honest to goodness, super-swank, Oscar-worthy red carpet
• Catering by Green Mill, complete with a coupon to Green Mill WORTH THE PRICE OF ADMISSION (!)
• Entertainment by Tropical Ballroom–break out the Bangles, cuz you’re gonna learn to Walk Like an Egyptian
• Delectable hand-decorated cookies
• Photos by Jeanne Berget—get your holiday pictures taken care of right here–how convenient!

But wait, there’s more!  Don’t forget the legendary SILENT AUCTION.  It’s easy, just follow these simple steps:  1. Sign up for a bidding number when you arrive.  2. Check out the loot.  3. Bid on or purchase the loot you like.  4. Check your bids and bid some more during intermission.  5. After the show, pay for your loot.  6.  Smile, you did  good thing helping out ERHS theater.  There are over 60 fantastic items and one-of-a-kind gifts, including but not restricted to:

• Minnesota Wild stuff, including a signed Zach Parise poster, and Nov. 15th game tickets
• A gorgeous hand-painted Aida-themed display plate (see below!)
• Two full-sized wooden spears, artisan crafted for the staging of Aida
• A student sledding party at the Reimann’s
• A Davanni’s in-home pizza party for 12
• A keepsake photo book on the making of Aida at East Ridge High School for pre-order

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  GET YOUR GALA TICKETS NOW!

Here is the order form for the cast, crew and orchestra pictures.

Drama package envelope-1

Rehearsal starts at 4pm. See you there!

Here are photos from the recent Sit Sing, bringing together Aida‘s actors and musicians for the first time.

AIDA Volunteers Needed

Our AIDA Opening Night Gala is less than three weeks away, and we are in need of many  volunteers. There are time slots available  at the  various dates and times throughout the show’s run. Please click on the links below and check your calendars to see where you might be able to volunteer.  We are particularly in need of help with the Gala and Silent Auction on Opening Night. There are also many slots to fill in Merchandise, Ice cream , Flower and Ticket Sales. If you signed up at Parent’s Night, I will send  an e-mail to remind you of the date and time you already signed up. I would appreciate you adding your name to the sign up genius as well. It is your volunteer efforts that will help make this show a huge success! Thank you all so much!

To sign up for the Gala/Silent Auction, click the link below:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4AAFAF2EA31-aida

To sign up for ticket sales, click on the link below:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4AAFAF2EA31-ticket

To sign up for ice cream sales, click on the link below:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4AAFAF2EA31-icecream

To sign up for flower/merchandise sales, click on the link below:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4AAFAF2EA31-flower/