The last time “House of Cards” fans saw character Catherine Durant she was tumbling down the stairs, with an assist from Frank Underwood.
The unlucky Secretary of State had threatened to tell a House judiciary committee about the Underwoods’ political shenanigans.
Now fans, who are a bit luckier, can win a chance to meet Actress Jayne Atkinson, who plays Secretary of State Durant as part of a fundraiser for the Atlanta-based Theatrical Outfit.
Theatrical Outfit will hold it’s “Our Luckie Stars” fundraiser gala at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. N.W. The winner of a live auction and five friends can join the British-American actress for an yet-unscheduled dinner at a private home in Buckhead.
Other auction items include a flat in London for a week along with theater tickets; a ticket to “Hamilton” in Atlanta or two tickets to the play in New York; WABE host of “City Lights” Lois Reitzes, will record your phone voicemail message; and a stay at the Pinehurst Resort and Longleaf Golf and Family Club.
Theatrical Outfit was formed in 1976.
The annual fundraiser is “ a great annual celebration of who we are and what we do,” said Tom Key, artistic director. Bill and Peg Balzer and Graham Martin will be honored.
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Atkinson has also had roles on “Madame Secretary,” “24” and “Criminal Minds.” She also recently joined the cast of “The Walking Dead.”
Recently, Atkinson signed on a co-executive producer for an anti-slavery film, “Mumbet,” with Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. “Mumbet” tells the story of Elizabeth Freeman, the first enslaved African American to win a freedom suit in Massachusetts.
For tickets, go to the Theatrical Outfit's website.
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