(Bend, OR Apr. 25, 2016) Comedy abounds and hilarity will ensue at the 4th Annual Bend Follies

presented by the Tower Theatre Foundation, April 29th and 30th!  “Two-time winner of The

Source Readers’ Choice Award for Best Fundraiser, the Bend Follies is a night of sketches and

song parodies featuring some of Bend’s top talent and local celebrities making fools of

themselves in the name of raising money for downtown’s iconic landmark,” says producer, Brad

Ruder.  Hosted by sparkling weatherman Bob Shaw and crackling comedienne Chelsea

Woodmansee, the event also features News Channel 21’s Lee Anderson and Emily Kirk

anchoring the satirical “Bended News.” Many other familiar faces will take the stage, including:

Chuck Arnold Karen Sande Natalie Manz

Kerri Stewart Amanda Glasser Matt Vigil

Alan Unger Emily Mooney Mary Kilpatrick

Sally Russell Rick Havern Dan Schimmoller

Barb Campbell Jodie Barram Michelle Mejaski

Doug Knight Mollie Tennant Dave Felton

Troy Reinhart Ryan Klontz Katie Sheldon

Eric King Kimmie Neff Chris Sulak

John Gottberg Anderson Justin Tilton

Father James Radloff Kara Davison

Some songs and sketches featured in this year’s show include:

 Lip Sync-Off pitting Bend City Council vs. Redmond Chamber of Commerce

 A look behind the scenes of downtown Bend’s “Parking Mafia”

 Where area politicians, realtors, and business leaders go for personal advice

 Top Ten Reasons Donald Trump Can’t Be Mayor of Bend

 Special tribute to the 50th Anniversary of “These Boots Are Made For Walking”

 “Tourists in Bend” sung to the tune of “Seasons of Love” from RENT

 World Debut of the “Hydroflask-A-Phone”

Audience members will participate in a silent and live auction. All proceeds benefit the

programs and mission of the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation.

The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation owns and operates the historic stage in downtown

Bend. The Foundation’s mission is to be the leading performing arts organization, providing

cultural and education programs that make an essential contribution to Central Oregon’s

lifestyle and strengthen the community. Tickets on sale now. Membership, program

information and individual and group tickets are available at the box office (835 NW Wall), by

phone (541-317-0700) or online (www.towertheatre.org). Details on events are also at

facebook.com/TheTowerTheatre.

What: Bend Follies

When: Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th

6:30pm Drinks and Silent Auction

7:30pm Showtime and Live Auction

Where: Tower Theatre – 835 NW Wall Street – Bend, Oregon

Tickets: $18/$33/$48 VIP (VIP includes free drink + post-show party)

Plus $2 Historic Theatre Preservation Fee

Reserved seating

541-317-0700 or TowerTheatre.org