Arts & Entertainment
AACC Schedules Ceremony Honoring the Late Robert E. Kauffman
Official dedication ceremony naming the theater in the Pascal Center after Kauffman to be August 10 and will include music, laughter, and memories.
On Aug. 10, at 7 p.m., will celebrate the life of Professor Emeritus Robert E. Kauffman at the Pascal Center for Performing Arts in the theater now named for the man who provided such profound influence on the college's performing arts department over many years.
Professor Kauffman, who of this year, headed AACC’s theater and performing arts department for over 30 years during which time he inspired countless students and colleagues to take theater arts to ever higher levels. He also contributed many ideas to the design of AACC’s theater.
Because of those contributions and many more, supporters began efforts to have the AACC theater named for Kauffman. Many local residents worked to make this happen, contacting AACC officials, and all are especially invited to join the celebration.
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Theater areas to be named for Kauffman are the inner lobby, box office, technician’s booth, auditorium and seating, orchestra pit, stage, scene shop, backstage and green room.
The program promises a night of memories, laughter, and music associated with beloved "Chief" Kauffman with performances from selected scenes of the memorable shows over his long career at AACC. An all-star lineup of former students, colleagues, and friends will create their own magic. Serving as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies will be David Reynolds and Carol Cohen. A reception will follow the event.
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Tickets at no charge will be required for admission and must be ordered in advance by calling the AACC Box Office at 410-777-2457 and leaving your name, telephone number, and the number (up to five per person) of tickets you require.
Reservations requested before August 6 will be acknowledged. Tickets will be available for pickup from the AACC Box Office on August 8 and 9 or on the evening of the event Aug.10.
Also, everyone is invited to contribute to the Robert E. Kauffman Scholarship Fund at AACC Foundation, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012. All contributors will receive a special DVD of the celebration.