Monthly Luncheon – Behind the Magic at The Reif: A Special Chamber Luncheon On-Site!
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Ever wonder what happens behind the curtain before the lights come up and the show begins?
Join us at The Reif for a special Chamber luncheon that takes you beyond the audience seats and into the world of live theatre! Enjoy lunch and networking, experience a special live performance featuring Reif Theater Arts’ production of Disney’s Aladdin JR., and get a behind-the-scenes look at the props, costumes, and creative details that help bring a production to life.
Whether you love the arts, enjoy seeing local talent in action, or are simply curious about what goes into putting on a show, this is a chance to experience The Reif in a whole new way.
Come for lunch, stay for the magic!
Location
The Reif
720 NW Conifer Dr.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Schedule
11:45 a.m. – Arrival and networking
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch in the lobby
12:15–12:20 p.m. – Move into the theater
12:20–12:40 p.m. – Aladdin JR. live performance highlights
12:40–1:00 p.m. – Behind the Magic: a backstage peek at props, costumes, and the details that bring a show to life
1:00 p.m. – Wrap-up
$15*/ Member $20*/Non-members
Registration and payment required: Register by clicking here
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Katie E. Smith | Artistic Programs Director
A Grand Rapids native, Katie E. Smith has a lifelong passion for the arts and a special love for working with children. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Minnesota Duluth, with a minor in Dance.
Katie has spent decades directing, performing, and choreographing throughout the Grand Rapids arts community. Audiences may recognize her from roles in Mamma Mia!, The Music Man, Chicago, and Oklahoma! She began choreographing in 1995 and has directed productions including Aladdin and The Wizard of Oz, along with creating original works for the stage.
Her experience includes serving as Artistic Director of the Michigan Tech Dance Company, owning a private dance studio, and founding Young at Art to encourage young people to explore theatre and dance. She has also studied and worked in a variety of places around the world, bringing a wealth of creativity and experience back to her hometown.
Katie is excited to share her love of the arts and help others discover the creativity, collaboration, and hard work that bring performances to life at The Reif.