Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council Presents the 2012 Red or White Ball, 4/13

Hundreds of Chicago's young arts supporters will gather for a high-energy evening of music, dancing, cocktails, impressive local cuisine and a silent auction at the Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council's Red or White Ball on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8 pm (7:30 pm VIP Reception). The signature event for the city's most active young professionals moves to a new venue this year-Chicago's vintage-chic Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Proceeds from the Red or White Ball benefit Steppenwolf for Young Adults, the theater's nationally recognized arts education program which annually impacts over 15,000 students, teachers and families.

Tickets for the 2012 Red or White Ball go on sale Thursday, January 26.  "Early Bird" tickets are available at a discounted rate of $115 through March 16 only; regular admission is $135 or $150 at the door (if available). A limited number of $250 VIP tickets are also available and include: an exclusive cocktail reception at 7:30 pm, delectable tasting stations, VIP gift bags, special access to Steppenwolf artists and other perks. Tickets can be purchased online at www.steppenwolf.org/rowb, via e-mail atauxiliarycouncil@steppenwolf.org or by calling (312) 654-5681.

The 2012 Red or White Ball Chair is Kim Davis; Co-Chairs include Dina Searle and Bryce Cooper. 

Last year's Red or White Ball attracted more than 600 guests and raised more than $105,000 for Steppenwolf's nationally recognized arts education programming.  Steppenwolf for Young Adults is a comprehensive educational initiative that annually serves 15,000 students, teachers and families.  The program provides access to the theatre for a broad base of Chicago's youth, ages 12 – 19, and schools throughout the Chicago metropolitan area with a strong focus on partnering with Chicago Public Schools.

 

Name of event:                      Red or White Ball                             

Date:                                      Friday, April 13, 2012

Time:                                     8 pm (VIP Reception at 7:30 pm)

Location:                               Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.  

Description:                           The premier event for Chicago's most active young philanthropists, benefiting Steppenwolf for Young Adults.  The evening includes cocktails, food, music, dancing and an exciting silent auction.

Ticket prices:  $115 "Early Bird Special" through March 16; $135 Individual Tickets; $150 at the door (if available). $250 VIP Tickets (includes exclusive reception with tasting stations, VIP gift bags and more).  $1,000 Virtual Table (10 Individual Tickets).

The Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council is a dynamic group of young professionals dedicated to civic leadership.  The Council is made up of more than 100 energetic leaders with a shared mission to support Steppenwolf's arts education program for high school students. Since its inception in 2000, the Auxiliary Council has raised nearly $1,000,000 in contributions. 

Steppenwolf for Young Adults' unique approach combines play production with educational components to enhance arts education for young audiences, as well as their teachers and families. SYA creates two full-scale professional productions each season specifically for teens.  Working closely with the Chicago Public and metropolitan area schools and other community partners, SYA annually ensures access to the theater for more than 15,000 participants from Chicago's diverse communities. The initiative also includes post-show discussions with artists; classroom residencies led by Steppenwolf-trained teaching artists in more than 30 classrooms in 14 public high schools; professional development workshops for educators; and the Young Adult Council, an innovative year-round after school initiative that uniquely engages high school students in all areas of the theater's operations. 

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago, IL (Martha Lavey, Artistic Director; David Hawkanson, Executive Director) is where great acting meets big ideas.  Our passion is to tell stories about how we live now. Our mission is to engage audiences in an exchange of ideas that makes us think harder, laugh longer, feel more.  The company was formed in 1976 by a collective of actors and is dedicated to an ethic of mutual respect and the development of artists through ongoing group work.  Steppenwolf has grown into an internationally renowned ensemble of 43 artists who represent a remarkable generation of actors, directors and playwrights.  For additional information, visit www.steppenwolf.org, www.facebook.com/SteppenwolfTheatre and www.twitter.com/SteppenwolfThtr.

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