Sponsors Lend Support for 35th Anniversary Season of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

May 25, 2007

Media Contacts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                         

CONTACT:  Catherine Atack, LTSF

                      775-832-1616

                     Betsy McDonald, RKPR Inc.

                      775-378-0033

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (May 25, 2007) - The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is more than just plays on the beach.  It is a non-profit organization with a mission to bring fine arts and culture to the residents and visitors of Reno-Lake Tahoe and educate future generations on the importance of the arts, theater and music.  The Festival, celebrating its 35^th year this summer, is able to accomplish this through the support of the community, its patrons and its corporate sponsors. 

New sponsors stepping up to the plate for the 2007 season include Harrah's/Harveys at Lake Tahoe, as one of the prestigious presenting sponsors and the Festival's official lodging partner, and the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, providing the pick up and drop off location for Festival patrons utilizing the daily Reno shuttle transportation to and from the Sand Harbor venue. Major sponsors continuing in their support of the Festival are the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), Microsoft Licensing, GP and Wells Fargo Bank. Charter Communications also returns as one of the Festival's largest media sponsors, along with KRNV Channel 4 Where News Comes First and Reno Gazette Journal.  Additionally Chase International Realty, headquartered at Lake Tahoe with five offices around the lake and locations in Reno, Truckee, Calif. and London, returns as a sponsor. 

"We can not say thank you enough to all of our sponsors whose support allows us to increase our entertainment offerings and educational outreach each season," said Catherine Atack, executive director of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. "Their support provides our organization with the financial stability to continue to bring our summer season of events to residents and visitors, ensuring our mission is achieved and continuing to provide enhanced programming both during the Festival and in schools throughout the academic year."

Additional sponsors for 2007 include: Cal Nevada Insurance, Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare, Diageo, Dr. Jonathan Smith, Fosters Wine Estates, Intero Real Estate Services, Nevada Security Bank, Scottish Newcastle, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra Pacific Power Co.

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival season begins July 12 and continues through Aug. 19 with three plays highlighting the playbill including Romeo & Juliet , The Taming of the Shrew and the witty, contemporary play Greater Tuna, the first non-Shakespeare production to appear on the Festival's stage.  Tickets start at $22 for open seating tiers and range in options up to the premier Reserved Seating section starting at $67. For tickets and information about the 2007 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor, including membership, volunteer and employment opportunities, call 800-74-SHOWS (800-747-4697) or visit http://www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/. 

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established for the cultural benefit and enjoyment of all residents and visitors to Lake Tahoe and Reno. The annual Festival advocates the finest cultural events in the area while educating future generations on the importance of the arts, theater and music.  Presenting sponsors for the 2007 Festival include Harrah's/Harvey's at Lake Tahoe, offering first class accommodations and gaming choices at Lake Tahoe's South Shore, the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) representing Reno-Tahoe, America's Adventure Place and Microsoft Licensing, GP.  

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