While what happens onstage is the essence of theatre, theatre people do lots of interesting things offstage as well. Every week, I will bring you news of non-show theatre events around the U.S. -- exclusively on Playbill On-Line. To send information for this column, eMail releases to [email protected] . A call is being sent out to all the Lamb's Theatre veterans. After seventeen years, founding director Carolyn Rossi Copeland is closing down the company and the place with a final bash. Memorabilia such as T-shirts, buttons, props photos and posters are to be given away at the party. If you have worked on any of the Lamb's productions since 1979, an invitation is waiting for you to this special celebration party of memories, food, refreshments and laughter.

The event is to be held on Monday, September 9 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Lamb's Theatre (130 West 44th Street). If you have not received an invitation, call Joseph Thompson at (212) 997-0210 ASAP.