Actors' Playhouse Raises $185,000 At The 27th Annual Reach For The Stars Gala Auction

On Saturday, April 14, notable guests, community members and theatre supporters gathered at the historic Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables for the 27th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction presented by Actors' Playhouse and Lexus of Kendall.

Hosted by Founding Board Chairman Dr. Lawrence Stein and Executive Producing Director Barbara S. Stein, 600 guests attended one of the most anticipated events on the South Florida calendar that featured an auditorium full of live and silent auction items up for bid. The evening's gourmet dining was provided by 30+ of Coral Gables' finest restaurants, with an open bar sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A. and complimentary wine and champagne courtesy of Breakthru Beverage Florida.

Celebrity guest auctioneer for his 27th year was South Florida's own Bob Soper, joined by Actors' Playhouse Artistic Director David Arisco.

Lexus of Kendall and Lexus of West Kendall, under the ownership of Lorraine Bean and the helm of President Christopher Roberts, were honored for their many years of friendship and support of Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre.

The popular auction is the major fundraising event for Actors' Playhouse. This year's funds of $185,000 will be dedicated to youth programming and an endowment fund to guarantee the future of the theatre for generations to come.

Headlining this year's auction was a 2018 Lexus RX one-year lease from Lexus of Kendall. Additionally, live and silent auction items included luxury cruises courtesy of Azamara Club Cruises, airfare provided by member airlines of the Star Alliance network, worldwide hotel travel courtesy of InterContinental Hotel Miami and Hyatt Regency, a grand river cruise with the American Queen Steamboat Company, the Everglades Penthouse Suite at The Biltmore, outstanding jewelry, exclusive celebrity wine dinners at popular South Florida restaurants, golf packages, fine art, sports collectors items, spa visits and more.

Participating restaurants included ABC Bartending School, Anacapri, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Bacardi U.S.A., Benihana, Breakthru Beverage Florida, The Café at Books & Books, Catering By Les, Catering by Lovables, Courtyard by Marriott Miami Coral Gables, CrêpeMaker Inc., Edda's Cake Designs, Häagen-Dazs, House Kitchen & Bar, Le Provençal, LOUI Restaurant, MesaMar Seafood Table, MG Events, Morton's The Steakhouse, Ortanique on the Mile, Pincho Factory, PizzaRev, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Seasons 52, Starbucks, SushiClub, Talavera Cocina Mexicana, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, Tropical Chinese Restaurant, Uvaggio Wine Bar and Wild Palate.

With the close of a successful 27th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction, Actors' Playhouse is already planning next year's 28th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction, which will be celebrated on April 13, 2019. For additional information on how to get involved contact the Actors' Playhouse Development Office at 305.444.9293, extension 609.

Photo: Bob Soper and Actors' Playhouse Artistic Director David Arisco conduct the live auction. Photo by Alberto Romeu.

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