TheatreWashington Star Gala & Benefit Auction Held At The Four Seasons

When the Helen Hayes Awards transitions this fall to its new chapter as TheatreWashington, (the organization's new name and brand which better reflects the breadth and geographic scope of its far-reaching activities), a 22 year tradition continues - The Star Gala and Benefit Auction.

This one of kind spectacular evening of winning, dining, bidding, and great theatrically raises funds to support the community building, audience development, and education services provided to theatres, artists, and audiences of all ages throughout the Washington community.

On Friday, October 28, 2011 the evening begins at 6:30pm, at The Four Seasons Hotel Washington (2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) and includes a sensational silent auction and live auction conducted by Sebastian Clarke of Doyle New York and Antiques Roadshow. Additionally, two special champions of Washington area theatres will be honored with "Helen's Star."

TheatreWashington is the only organization dedicated solely to promoting, representing, and supporting all segments of Washington's professional theatre community: theatres, artists, and audiences and is the unified voIce That is building and strengthening Washington theatre - and thereby - our community as a whole.

Individual tickets for TheatreWashington's Star Gala & Benefit Auction (on sale September 8) start at $290, with Tables (seating for eight) at $2,900 and Sponsorship Tables (premium seating for 10) at $10,000. The event includes:

Delicious cocktails and an extensive Silent Auction
A 3-Course Dinner in signature Four Seasons style
Live Auction conducted by Sebastian Clarke of Doyle New York & Antiques Roadshow featuring exclusive travel packages to a variety of exotic destinations
Presentation of "Helen's Star"
Show tunes around the piano with pianist extraordinaire Glenn Pearson to bring the curtain down.

Full details and benefits available at www.helenhayes.org.

TheatreWashington's Star Gala & Benefit Auction is proudly supported by the generosity of American Airlines, the Official Airline of the Helen Hayes Awards; BNA who has generously provided Helen Hayes organization publications for 27 years, KPMG and PNC Bank.

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