When we first asked KARE11’s Rena Sarigianopoulos to be a part of our annual variety benefit, MinnRoast, she shared her mother’s observation that “a baby bunny dies every time I try to sing.” We promised Rena she wouldn’t have to utter a single note and she agreed to join in the fun.
MinnRoast has moved to a larger venue this year, the Historic State Theatre, and joining Rena for their first time in the show will be comedienne Lizz Winstead, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu & VocalEssence, Jim Graves and Kim Crockett of the Center of the American Experiment.
Returning performers include Gov. Mark Dayton, Sen. Al Franken, Growth & Justice’s Dane Smith, Al Sicherman, Joe Kimball, Lee Lynch, Cyndy Brucato, Joel Kramer and K-TWIN’s Brian “B.T.” Turner.
Join us on April 25 to watch politicians and journalists shed their serious personas to sing, dance, act and poke fun at each other and the state of the state we all love.
Order your tickets today, or we’ll make Rena sing!
| Ticket Levels | What you get | Cost |
| Way Above Average Ticket(s) | Pre-show reception + Tier One show seating | $200 ($155 tax-deductible) |
| Above Average Ticket(s) | Pre-show reception + Tier Two show seating | $150 ($105 tax-deductible) |
| Show Only Ticket(s) | Tier Three seating | $70 ($60 tax-deductible) |
| Show Only Ticket(s) | Tier Four seating | $35 ($25 tax-deductible) |
| Sponsorship Levels | What you get | Cost |
| Reception Host | 12+ tickets to the show and pre- and post-show receptions. Premium show seating and reserved booth or table seating at the pre-show reception. Valet parking for 6+ cars. Prominent recognition at pre- and post-show receptions and in program book. | $7,500 ($6,720 tax-deductible) |
| Smokey and the Miracle Workers | 10 tickets to the show and pre- and post-show receptions. Premium show seating and reserved booth or table seating at the pre-show reception. Valet parking for up to 5 cars. Recognition at event and in program book. Extra sponsor tix available @$250 each. | $5,000 ($4,350 tax-deductible) |
| Four Seasonings | 8 tickets to the show and pre- and post-show receptions. Premium show seating and reserved booth or table seating at the pre-show reception. Valet parking for up to 4 cars. Recognition at event and in program book. Extra sponsor tix available @$250 each. | $3,000 ($2,480 tax-deductible) |
| Hot Mamas and Papas | 6 tickets to the show and pre- and post-show receptions. Premium show seating and reserved booth or table seating at the pre-show reception. Valet parking for up to 3 cars. Recognition at event and in program book. Extra sponsor tix available @$250 each. | $1,500 ($1,110 tax-deductible) |
To request a MinnRoast sponsorship packet email lkramer@minnpost.com or aswenson@minnpost.com.
