A Benefactor and Patron cocktail party begins at 5:45 p.m., a Supporters Champagne Toast in The Playhouse Lobby begins at 6:30 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. by the musical production. Benefactor and Patron Dinner with the evening's stars will be at 8:30 p.m. A spectacular silent auction will be on-going throughout the evening. Attire is festive; black tie optional. Proceeds will benefit Westport Country Playhouse - its work on stage, with schools, and throughout the community.
The Gala Committee includes Katia and John Friend and Carlyn and Robert Stonehill, co-chairs; Karen Parrella, auction chair; Marjorie Barnes, Emily Boothroyd, Ania Czekaj-Farber, Michele Flaster, Angela Graham, Kim Harizman, Beth Hayes, Joanna Heimbold, Irma Hilton, Carole Hochman, Jennifer Huisking, Darlene Krenz, Mary Ellen Marpe, Mark Osgood, Judy Phares, Marjorie Treisman, and Judy Wetzel, committee members.
Gala tickets range from $2,500 to $250. Benefactor level, at $2,500 per person, includes cocktail party, highest priority seating at performance, and post-performance dinner with the evening's stars; Patron level, at $1,000 per person, includes cocktail party, priority seating at performance, and post-performance dinner with the evening's stars; and Supporter level, at $250 per person, includes a 6:30 p.m. champagne toast followed by the performance. Corporate sponsorship packages are available. For more gala information or ticket purchases, contact Kathryn Gloor at (203) 227-5137, ext. 122, or kgloor@westportplayhouse.org. Purchase gala tickets online at www.westportplayhouse.org/gala.