Montclair Film, TEERICO By Lin Manuel Miranda & More To Be Honored At Vanguard Theater Company's November 3 Gala

On November 3, TeeRico by Lin Manuel Miranda, Montclair Film, GrassROOTS Community Foundation, the First Congregational Church and Nassan's Place will be honored at Vanguard Theater Company's Annual Gala at The Loft in Montclair on November 3, 2018, at 7PM. Honorees and guests will celebrate Vanguard's mission of D.R.E.A.M. - Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Awareness and Mentorship.

Recently awarded a program grant by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and an increased general operations commitment from TeeRico, Vanguard has much to celebrate. "We look forward to raising the funds needed to extend quality mentorship and education opportunities to all students interested in the performing arts, while thanking our collaborators and sponsors for their support of artistic excellence," says Janeece Freeman Clark, Artistic Director and Co-Founder.

The Gala will be an exciting evening; In addition to enjoying plentiful appetizers, drinks, and dinner, Gala attendees will be invited to Fund the Dream, and have opportunities to bid on one-of-a-kind auction items, including House Seats for Hamilton, Frozen and The Lion King on Broadway followed by backstage tours by cast members, a variety of items autographed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, plus an exclusive in home dining and wine tasting experience for 8 catered by Mish Mish and Amanti Vino of Montclair, with Vanguard performers as sous-chefs and staff! Broadway performers who were mentors in Vanguard's signature Broadway Buddy Mentorship Program, will be surprise guests, and Frank Kitchen of Star Benefit Auctions will lead the festivities, which will also include performers from Vanguard shows. The evening will culminate with "Vanguard After Dark," a celebratory dance party.

"There has never been a more important time to emphasize diversity. Diversity involves more than just race - it includes culture, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and so much more. Even though we know that diversity and inclusion inject a wider range of skill sets, experience, cultures, and abilities into our lives, it doesn't come easy. At Vanguard, we do the work required when you bring people together from all walks of life. By truly practicing the art of inclusion - we are changing lives, person by person. On stage and off, our participants feel free to be themselves, unapologetically, and they truly appreciate and celebrate each other's gifts and differences," continues Freeman Clark.

"Above all, we know how to put on a good show," adds Jessica Sporn, Managing Director.. "For this special event- we're pulling out all the stops. It will be a night to remember."

For more info on joining Vanguard's DREAM, go to https://www.eventkingdom.com/event/~E7avAZ/open.ek#card

The single ticket price is $175.00. Sponsorship opportunities include a $1500 Actor, $5,000 Director or $10,000 Producer levels with 10 tickets each plus added incentives. Vanguard Theater Company requests the checks or credit card payments on or before October 15th. Go HERE to purchase tickets or or email vanguardtheatercompany.sporn@gmail.com

Lin-Manuel Miranda wearing the Love is Love shirt designed for TeeRico by Jessica Sporn, Managing Director of Vanguard Theater Company

Jessica Sporn, Managing Director & Janeece Freeman Clark, Co-Founder & Artistic Director

ABOUT VANGUARD THEATER COMPANY

Vanguard Theater Company (VTC), founded in 2015, addresses the lack of diversity in traditional theater casting and training. VTC produces original and reimagined theater driven by D.R.E.A.M: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Awareness and Mentorship. VTC's MainStage productions, educational programs, collaborations with e.g., Montclair Film, NJ Pride, and Everytown for Gun Safety, engage varied communities in the performing arts and social issues. Vanguard Theater Company's year-round programming is made possible through generous support from TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda; the New Jersey State Council on the Arts; The New York Community Trust; Seton Hall University; Investors Bank, NJ Council of the Arts, and many individual donors. For more information about Vanguard Theater Company, visit www.VanguardTheaterCompany.org

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