Constituting America – Patriotic Summer Fun Auction | May 11, 2023 - May 18, 2023
Auction Ends: May 18, 2023 10:00 PM EDT

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Special Screening of "In A Booth At Chasens" Featuring Ronald and Nancy Reagan Love Story

Item Number
118
Estimated Value
2000 USD
Opening Bid
700 USD

Item Description

A great fundraiser for your civic club, or special event!

The producers of the well-received film of the play "In A Booth At Chasens" have donated a free screening of their professionally shot, beautiful film celebrating Ronald and Nancy Reagan's love story that can be used as a fundraiser or fun program for your civic group or organization! 

Background

It was the first date that changed the course of history.  

In November, 1949, the nervous 29 year-old starlet Nancy Davis goes out to a dinner at the legendary Chasen’s restaurant with the President … of the Screen Actor’s Guild, movie star Ronald Reagan. (“What If He Doesn’t Like Me?”) The attraction is immediate, and while Reagan is still nursing a broken heart from his divorce from Jane Wyman, the two hit it off. (“Another Woman In My Life”) She even likes his dumb jokes. They decide to make a night of it. 

Over the next two years, the couple confide in one another (“Kite and a String”), turn up the heat (“Red”), bicker (“It’s Not Easy Being You”), rage against the gossipy power of the tabloid press (“What a Way to Make a Living”) and battle the threat of Communism. But still, despite their passionate romance (“Club of Two”) Ron still hasn’t proposed, and it doesn’t look like he’s going to pop the question anytime soon. Finally, after an emotional confrontation, (“Is It You? Is It Me? Is It We?”) Ron realizes that Nancy is his whole life (“She Makes Me Right”).  

In the deeply emotional finale, their extraordinary life together flash-forwards before our eyes, and we share in the integrity, commitment and caring  that makes this a love story for the ages. 

Click here  for a quick clip on the background of the play/clips from interviews w/director, producers etc.  

Click here for for a sizzle reel of scenes from the play/film  

 

What critics are saying about "In A Booth At Chasen's"

 "A Musical Masterpiece About Nancy & Ronald Reagan's Romance " 
Entertainment Today 

"Sweet, Lovely, One Act Musical!" 
Broadway World 

"Brilliantly Frames Ronald & Nancy Reagan's history-making Hollywood Love Story" 
The Tolucan Times 

Go to In A Booth At Chasens.com and learn about previous screenings!