Press release
Henderson County Performing Arts Center is proud to present actor, playwright, professor, and director Ken Freehill. Mr. Freehill will be joining us for the Annual Spring Gala on April 13 with a performance of his one-man review, “Gracie: A Love Story.”
Based on George Burns’ acclaimed 1988 biography of his wife and performance partner, Gracie Allen, “Gracie: A Love Story” is a loving tribute to one of the world’s greatest comediennes, written by the man who knew her best. Freehill’s reenactment allows to the audience to get to know her much more beyond the Burns and Allen duo.
Ken Freehill is a remarkable performer himself. An accomplished actor, playwright, teacher, producer and director, he is also Entertainment Consultant for the U.S. Army, working with soldiers and families. He has been honored with a seat in his name at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Don’t miss this opportunity to visit with friends, employees, and family while enjoying the heartwarming love story of George Burns and Gracie Allen. The Gala will be at the Athens Country Club on April 13, happy hour starting at 6:30 p.m. dinner will start at 7 .pm. Individual tickets are $60; table of eight is $480. If you wish to sponsor a table, it is $600. Please join us for this lovely and loving, not to mention surely to be entertaining, evening. Your support of the arts for all ages and of all talents in our community is appreciated.