Lakeport >> Prom — the word evokes images of corsages, fancy gowns, limo rides, perfectly posed portraits and carefree teens dancing their hearts out into the wee hours of the morning. For many, this event is looked back upon fondly by adults in their 20s, 40s, 60s, and beyond. Unless you’re a chaperone, however, you won’t likely get to attend another prom after high school — until now. The Lake County Theatre Company (LCTC) is putting on an adults-only (21+) prom on Feb. 13, and invite the community to be its guests.
The theme of the prom will be “Travel Through Time.” Attendees are encouraged to come dressed to the nines from their favorite era, whether that be modern fashion of 2016, 80s pastel and poof, 50s poodle skirts and letterman jackets, 20s flapper dresses and fedoras, or even Victorian era petticoats and tophats; the sky’s the limit. There will be prizes for the best dressed, and of course a prom king and queen will be crowned.
Aside from music (provided by The Fargo Brothers as well as a DJ), the prom will feature a bar and refreshments, a photographer, contests, a raffle and more is in the works.
This event is a fundraiser for LCTC’s Joshua Phillips-Blair Memorial building fund. Currently this nonprofit organization rents various buildings around the lake for storage, rehearsals and performances, but their dream is to one to have their own building to call a theater home. LCTC has steadily been raising money for the cause over the past few years with fundraisers such as the Mr. Lake County Pageant and the Crappy Christmas Carolers, and are excited to add adults-only prom to that list.
Tickets for prom can be purchased online at www.lakecountytheatrecompany.org or at Pieces Boutique in Lakeport. Advance ticket sales cost $20 per person, $30 per couple. At the door, tickets will be $25/$40.
The party officially starts at 8 p.m. on Feb. 13, but those wishing to get swing dance lessons (to better their chances of winning the dance contest later) should arrive at 7 p.m. LCTC’s adult prom will be held at the Lake County Fairground’s Fritch Hall located at 401 Martin St. in Lakeport.
For more information, call 533-5415 or 533-3406.
