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New for this year: Silent Auction

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We’ve got something NEW for you at Heart-A-Rama this year! It’s a silent auction. We’ve gotten generous donations of sports related items that you will be able to bid on at the show. Then, on Monday, May 8, the highest bidder of each item will be notified as the winner. It’s another opportunity to raise money for heart health!

So, what are the items, you ask? Well, we have two club level tickets to a Brewers home game (opening bid $90), two sets of signed, game-worn cleats (opening bid $100) from Valders High School grad and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Luke Goedeke, and a signed Packers football (opening bid $200)!

So, besides all the other great ways to support Heart-A-Rama, these are some additional options. Plan your bidding strategy now and bid away when you’re at the show!

You Gotta Have Heart!

Heart-A-Rama’s Holiday Road

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“Heart-A-Rama’s Holiday Road” will be April 27-29 and May 4-6 at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers. This year’s show will include skits and musical numbers that tie to real and not-so-real holidays, including Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Garbage Day, along with the Heart-A-Rama News, and music from the Heart-A-Rama Pit Boys.

Tickets for “Heart-A-Rama’s Holiday Road” are currently on sale at Piggly Wiggly stores in Manitowoc and Two Rivers, and here on our website. Heart-A-Rama has raised $3 million dollars in 50 years for the American Heart Association, along with donating AEDs (automated external defibrillators) to local nonprofit organizations!

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Valentine’s Day Special: Free Beerntsen’s Chocolate with every ticket

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Looking for a Valentine gift for that special someone? How about a date night at Heart-A-Rama 2023?!? Show dates for “Heart-A-Rama’s Holiday Road” are April 27-29 and May 4-6. If you purchase online tickets from now through February 14, 2023, for $19 each, you will receive a Heart-A-Rama chocolate bar (on the night you’re at the show) created and donated by Beerntsen’s! Each ticket holder receives a delicious bar to enjoy! You buy six tickets; you receive 6 chocolate bars. Heart-A-Rama tickets are the perfect gift for your sweetheart! Get yours today!

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2023 Auditions!

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Auditions for Heart-A-Rama’s 51st show will take place at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, Feb. 19, in the Behringer Room at the Two Rivers Community House for anyone who is at least 21 years old. Those auditioning will be asked to read from a provided script and sing a brief song (“Happy Birthday” is acceptable!). Please bring a list of scheduling conflicts for March and April. Cast members must be available for all scheduled rehearsals, dress rehearsals on April 23 and 24, and performances.

“Heart-A-Rama’s Holiday Road” is this year’s theme, and shows will be April 27-29 and May 4-6 at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers. This year’s show will include skits and musical numbers that tie to real and not-so-real holidays, along with the Heart-A-Rama News, and music from the Heart-A-Rama Pit Boys.

Again, mark your calendars for Wed, Feb. 15, or Sun, Feb. 19. You only need to attend one audition date. See you then!

Heart-A-Rama Hits the $3 Million Mark in Fundraising in its 50th Year!

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It took a couple extra years due to COVID postponements, but Heart-A-Rama’s 50th season in 2022 entitled “Heart-A-Rama Strikes Gold” raised $106,400 for the American Heart Association with over $10,000 staying in Manitowoc County to purchase AEDs for organizations in need.  And, Heart-A-Rama literally struck gold by surpassing the $3 million mark in fundraising for the American Heart Association!

Heart-A-Rama began in 1971 and raised $1367.96 after a two-night run.  In the year 2000, Heart-A-Rama reached the $1 million mark.  In 2009, Heart-A-Rama hit the $2 million mark in fundraising.  This year, Heart-A-Rama celebrates raising $3 million!

Special thanks go to those patrons and businesses who bought tickets and advertising for the 2020 show, which was postponed due to COVID, and donated those purchases, along with buying again for the 2022 shows.  In addition, Heart-A-Rama raised thousands of dollars on the “Best Seat in the House” auctions, which greatly contributed to the goal of reaching $3 million, so extra thanks go to those bidders.  Finally, Heart-A-Rama thanks all those who attended this year’s shows, supporting the cause through their purchases of food, clothing, auction items, and more!

Of course, Heart-A-Rama wouldn’t be possible without the countless volunteers who work on the stage, in the band, in sales, and in the background.  Every volunteer matters to Heart-A-Rama, and that is why the organization has thrived for 50 years!  If you, in any way, have contributed to Heart-A-Rama this year and in the past, thank you!  You Gotta Have Heart!

Heart-A-Rama’s 50th Anniversary Show Is On!

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It may have taken two extra years to get here, but Heart-A-Rama’s 50th anniversary show is happening THIS SPRING!

Auditions

Auditions for the show will take place at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the Behringer Room of the Two Rivers Community House, and 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, Feb. 20, in the Koska Room of the Two Rivers Community House for anyone who is at least 21 years old. Those auditioning will be asked to read from a provided script and sing a brief song (“Happy Birthday” is acceptable!). Those auditioning should bring a list of scheduling conflicts for March and April. Cast members must be available for all scheduled rehearsals, dress rehearsals on April 24 and 25, and performances.

Theme

“Heart-A-Rama Strikes Gold” is this year’s theme, and shows will be April 28-30 and May 5-7 at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers.  This year’s show will bring back classic skits such as “The Galloping Gourmet,” “The Bout,” and “If I Came Back from History.”

Tickets

Tickets for “Heart-A-Rama Strikes Gold!” will go on sale soon.  Whether you’re buying new tickets or exchanging tickets you bought for the postponed 2020 dates, more details on dates, locations, etc. for ticket sales will be released in the very near future.  Patrons who already bought tickets for 2020 will need to exchange them for new tickets or buy new.  You will not be able to exchange tickets at the door.

About Heart-A-Rama

Heart-A-Rama has raised just over $2.9 million dollars in 49 years for the American Heart Association, along with donating AEDs (automated external defibrillators) to local nonprofit organizations!  We are hoping to reach the $3 million mark this year as we celebrate 50 years!

HEART-A-RAMA POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING OF 2022

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Due to the increased presence of COVID-19 in Manitowoc County, the 50th anniversary show of Heart-A-Rama has been postponed until the spring of 2022 to protect the health and safety of our cast, crew, and audience. Show dates for the spring shows will be April 28-30 and May 5-7.

Heart-A-Rama brings in more than 250 patrons per night, along with many cast and crew members, so the Heart-A-Rama Leadership Team felt postponing until spring was the best way to provide a top-notch “Heart-A-Rama experience” that our audience expects. We value our community too much to put anyone at risk.

To our sponsors and guests: Please wait for further instructions and hold on to your tickets if you had already purchased them for the 2020 show. Information on ticket options will be announced prior to the show dates.

If you have questions or concerns about this announcement, please connect with Heart-A-Rama on Facebook or through our website. Stay safe and healthy, and remember, You Gotta Have Heart!

Heart-A-Rama 2021 Auditions Coming Soon!

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Auditions for Heart-A-Rama’s 50th anniversary show are on! They will take place at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, and 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, Aug. 22, in the Mertens Family Lobby/Kadow Movie Museum at the Capitol Civic Centre for anyone who is at least 21 years old. Those auditioning will be asked to read from a provided script and sing a brief song (“Happy Birthday” is acceptable!). Those auditioning should bring a list of scheduling conflicts for September and October. Cast members must be available for all scheduled rehearsals, dress rehearsals on October 24 and 25, and performances.

“Heart-A-Rama Strikes Gold” is this year’s theme, and shows will be October 28-30 and November 4-6 at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers. This year’s show will bring back classic skits such as “The Galloping Gourmet,” “The Bout,” and “If I Came Back from History.”

Also, we will be selling 50th anniversary DVDs ($10), 50th anniversary DVD movie posters ($10), Heart-A-Rama yard signs ($5), and Heart-A-Rama can koozies ($3 or 2 for $5) at auditions, so bring some money along, if interested! See you soon!