Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Romantic Revels
Deanna and Greg Graves were the honorary chairmen, and Bernadette and Dr. Scott Ashcraft served as chairmen of Romantic Revels. The February 14th event was held at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza and benefited the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. DST Systems was honored with the Founder’s Award. Proceeds support the Festival’s upcoming production of King Lear, and year-round education programs for youth.
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| Honorary Chairmen Greg and Deanna Graves with Dr. Scott and Bernadette Ashcraft, chairmen |
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| Edward Milbank and Beth Ingram |
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| Darren Sextro, Martin English, Gayle and Bruce Krigel, Patrons’ Party hosts; Marilyn Strauss, founder; John Rensenhouse, Missy Koonce and Stacie Webster |
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| Marilyn Strauss, Mayor Sly James and Licia Clifton-James |
Also featured in the March 21, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Brian Collins
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