Ocean Bank and The Actors’ Playhouse
Celebrate a White Christmas

Miami, FL – November 27, 2006 – Ocean Bank employees, local business leaders and the cast of Irvin Berlin’s White Christmas recently enjoyed a reception at Ocean Bank headquarters to celebrate the play’s opening at the Miracle Theatre at the Actors’ Playhouse in Coral Gables. The Bank is the title sponsor of the play which will run from November 17th through December 31, 2006 at the Miracle Theatre. Helping to kick-off this holiday season, cast members performed for guests who benefited from an evening of music, food and entertainment.

"We are excited to sponsor Irvin Berlin’s White Christmas. Ocean Bank has been a proud sponsor of the Actors’ Playhouse since 2002 because we realize the importance that the theatre plays in our community and the quality of its professional productions,” said Jose A. Concepción, Ocean Bank President and CEO. "In addition to offering excellent performances, The Actors’ Playhouse also exposes thousands of underserved children from the inner city to the experience of live theatre,” he added.

"We’re thrilled to partner with Ocean Bank, our signature sponsor of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” to present to our community the Florida Premiere of this special musical theatre event,” states Barbara Stein, Actors’ Playhouse executive producing director.

Ocean Bank is the largest independent commercial bank headquartered in the state of Florida, with more than $5.8 billion in assets and $5.1 billion in deposits. Chartered in 1982, Ocean Bank operates a network of 21 branches throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Since its inception, Ocean Bank and its employees have donated time and funds to charitable organizations in our community. The Bank has received numerous awards in recognition of its commitment to South Florida.