Feel the Magic Close Up at Famous PEOPLE Players’ Big Summer Bash

ETOBICOKE, Ontario - July 3, 2015 - PRLog -- Families can get up close and personally experience the magic of Famous PEOPLE Players during the Big Summer Bash at their Dine & Dream Theatre (343 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke) on Saturday, July 18th, 2015 from 11am until 3pm. Enjoy a day full of family fun, entertainment, food and interaction with your favourite Famous PEOPLE Players characters after their performance of Under the Big Top! Tickets $34.95 + HST per person. Call 416-532-1137 for reservations or visit www.famouspeopleplayers.com for more information.

“Come and join the excitement at our Big Summer Bash,” says Diane Dupuy. “It is a great opportunity to get behind the scenes and interact with your favourite Famous PEOPLE Players characters.”

Famous PEOPLE Players Big Summer Bash Schedule:

11amFace Painting

12pmHotdogs, chips and pop

1pmPerformance Under the Big Top

2pmWorkshop with Life Size Characters

2:30pmIce Cream, coffee and tea

Everything defies gravity Under the Big Top! Gargantuous props come to life on stage with music from the 1940’s and 50’s while the Ring Master extraordinaire has Famous PEOPLE Players’ most famous characters jumping to the beat of his drum and the sting of his whip.

Call 416-532-1137 for reservations or visit www.famouspeopleplayers.com for more information.

About Famous PEOPLE Players:

From Broadway to Sea World, from Las Vegas to Radio City Music Hall, Famous PEOPLE Players is an internationally-renowned black-light theatre company that is a proud Canadian national treasure. With dedication to helping those who are developmentally challenged, Famous PEOPLE Players’ performances include exceptional achievements from those who have dared to believe in themselves. Many countries around the world have invited Famous PEOPLE Players to bring their exciting black-light shows to perform.  Abu Dhabi looks to Famous PEOPLE Players as world leaders who have demonstrated the possibilities of the human spirit. Located minutes from downtown Toronto, Famous PEOPLE Players provide a unique theatre experience that entertains children and adults alike with creatively delicious meals and captivating productions.

Honourary Patrons: His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. Governor General of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper PC MP Prime Minister of Canada, DR. David T. Suzuki, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Ed Begley Jr., Phil Collins, David Foster, Dan Aykroyd, Paul Godfrey, Eugene Levy, Michael Burgess  In memory: Leslie Nielsen, Gil Cates and Paul Newman. PEOPLE Players Inc. is a registered charity under the Income Tax Act of Canada No: 11909 0959 RR0001

About the Famous PEOPLE Players' Dine & Dream Theatre:

A place where hospitality is at the heart of life, the Famous PEOPLE Players' Dine & Dream Theatre was first opened by the Governor General of Canada, Ramon Hynatyshyn, in 1994, twenty years after the original founding of the theatre company in 1974 by member of the Order of Canada, Diane Dupuy. The goal of the Culinary Arts Program is to expand the players' life skills as most of the players are people who are challenged. It was actor Paul Newman who first believed in this program by lending his support and encouragement to the Culinary Arts Dream Program. At the Dine & Dream Theatre, the Players learn to prepare a memorable meal for patrons to enjoy. In addition to their kitchen responsibilities, they also set up the dining room, learn hospitality, customer service, and also pride themselves on performing in the show. The Famous PEOPLE Players' Newman’s Own Kitchen, under the artistic direction of great Canadian celebrity Chef, Christopher Woods, has generously given of his time and talent to help Famous PEOPLE Players develop and create a menu which will inspire your love of food. Christopher oversees and advises the team to ensure they perform to the highest standards in the world of cuisine.

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For additional information or interview requests, please contact:

Peter Ashworth | Ashley Lloyd | Ashworth Associates Public Relations & Communications

peter@ashworthassociates.com | ashley@ashworthassociates.com | 416-603-6005

Jeannine Dupuy | Famous PEOPLE Players

info@famouspeopleplayers.com  | 416-532-1137