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The much anticipated, annual Actors Co-op Cabaret, entitled The Black Box Radio Hour Presents: A Co-op Companion, features the vocal talents of Dennis Perkins, Ellen Chemay, Cameron Watkins, Biz Lyon, Kevin Buchmeier, Casey Smith, Dennis Bussel and Sara Schwabe. The gifted, Geol Greenlee returns as Music director with Phil Pollard on Drums (also contributing writer) and Chris Zuhr on Bass/Guitar. Helping make this year’s Cabaret a success is the wonderful production staff of: Jon Chemay - Writer/Lighting Designer, Christy Fogarty – Set Designer, and Rob Link – Hair and Make Up.

The Springtime Cabarets have become a Knoxville favorite for their entertaining themes and songs presented by some of the area's most respected performers. Please join the cast and the Yankee Jass Band as they bring to life an old time radio show complete with crooners, live sound effects and product jingles! Responsible adults may BYOB and
enjoy a trip back in time with favorite folk, country and honky-tonk songs.

As if that wasn't enough, the whole production relocates on Saturday March 31st down the street to The Fairbanks, located at 315 Mohican Drive for their Annual Lawn Party & Garden Auction.

There will be a silent auction followed by a live auction and a special presentation of this
years Cabaret on the Fairbanks stage. Items up for bid this year include various packages that will feature items from the Knoxville arts community and other local restaurants.

Once again, Ed White’s beautiful plant arrangements will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Local auctioneer Matt Roach will host a live auction that will feature such spectacular items as a cameo appearance in the ’07-’08 Cabaret, gourmet dinner for 8 sponsored by the Actors Co-op Board, a weekend getaway to Pigeon Forge at Fairfield Resorts, a behind-the-scenes tour/tasting at New Knoxville Brewing Co., a private performance by Mitch Rutman, and many more surprises! Preview for “A Co-op Companion” is Thursday March 22nd, followed by opening night Friday March 23rd. Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm. “A Co-op Companion” closes on Friday March 30th, followed by an “Encore” performance at the Actors Co-op Lawn and Garden Auction on March 31st, at 7pm at the Fairbanks. The Lawn and Garden is the annual fundraiser for the Actors Co-op. Tickets for the Cabaret are $15 for open seating and tickets to the auction on the 31st are $35. There will be an open cash bar at the Fairbanks for those who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Tickets are currently on sale through KnoxTix. Call KnoxTix at
523-7521 or visit them at www.knoxtix.com. For any other questions regarding the show or the Actors Co-op please call 909-9300.