AotL Fundraiser - An Evening with Jim Dale
Sunday, October 13, at 4:00 pm
Legendary comic genius - from British music hall comedian to Audible Hall of Fame for Harry Potter.
An Evening with Jim Dale
Sunday, Oct 13, 4 pm to 7 pm at the Sedgewood Boathouse in Western Kent.
Drinks, Auction, Appetizers, Performance
This evening is a benefit to support Arts on the Lake's mission of bringing the arts to our community. We are grateful that Mr. Dale has provided us with this wonderful opportunity. If you are not familiar with his remarkable career a short bio is below.
The afternoon will begin with a silent auction, wine, refreshments, appetizers and desserts.
(If you have any quality items you could donate please contact Roy Volpe at royvolpe@gmail.com. Please note some items may be assigned to the Spring Tag Sale.)
This event will be held from 4 to 7 PM at the Sedgewood Boathouse, in Western Kent. Address: Sedgewood Boathouse, located off of Route 301 at 1026 Barrett Circle West, Kent NY 10512.
Jim Dale Very Short Bio
At the age of seventeen Jim Dale became the youngest professional comedian touring the British Music halls. In his twenties he became a pop-star under the wing of legendary Beatles recording manager, Sir George Martin. In 1970 Laurence Olivier invited Jim to join the British National Theatre as a leading man in seven productions - calling him "God's gift to Shakespeare's comedies".
He has thirty films to his credit including Disney's, "Pete's Dragon" and eleven of the iconic British "Carry On" comedy series.
His on/off Broadway successes include, "Scapino", "Taming of the Shrew", "Barnum", "Me and My Girl", "Candide", "Privates on Parade", "Comedians", "Joe Egg", "Road to Mecca", "The Music Man", " Travels with my Aunt", " The Three-Penny Opera", and his latest one-man show: "Just Jim Dale".
In the category of 'Best Actor' he is the winner of a Tony Award, five Tony Nominations, five NY Drama Desk Awards, and five NY Theater Critic's Awards. As a lyricist he was nominated for an Academy Award for writing the title song for the film, "Georgy Girl".
Jim also narrated all seven books in the Harry Potter series, creating over two hundred different speaking character voices, winning a record ten Audie Awards - the Oscars of the narrating world, four "Narrator of the Year" Awards, two Grammy Awards, seven Grammy nominations, and two Guinness World Records.
He has been inducted into, The American Theatre Hall of Fame, The Audible Hall of Fame, and The American Audio Hall of Fame.
Recently, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II honored Jim with the MBE, Member of the Order of the British Empire.
| Tickets: | |
| $50.00 | General Admission |
| $30.00 | Student Admission |