Students from the Protea Stage Productions Academy served as waiters at Lone Spur in Brentwood Park on June 3 to raise funds for the theatre troupe.

According to chairperson Lynsay Jonker, nine of the academy students shadowed waitrons and served the many family and friends who came out in support of the fundraiser.

“We had a great turnout, and I would like to thank everyone who supported us.

“The funds raised at this event will be used to buy extra microphones and sound and lighting equipment for our production of Shrek The Musical in August.

“With 56 cast members, Shrek will have the largest cast Protea has ever had.

“It is also the biggest production Protea has taken on, and we want to do it justice by ensuring we have the best sound equipment, best costumes and best sets.”

Get tickets for Arabian Date Nights

Another fundraising event is their production of Arabian Date Nights on June 26 and 27.

Tickets for this production are selling fast, Lynsay added.

The amount raised at Spur had not been finalised at the time of print.

Arabian Date Nights will be on stage at Benoryn Family Church, Struben Street, Rynfield, at 19:30 on both nights and also at 14:30 on June 27.

Tickets are R100pp or R500 for a table of six.

Book tickets: WhatsApp 062 588 5284 or email tickets@proteastage.org.za

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